Shadowking58 1,137 August 27, 2014 Share August 27, 2014 (edited) I want to start drawing ponies, but my drawing skills absolutely suck, I've drawn some things in the past, but even with the help of a book that lets you trace the whole drawing it still came out horribly. But I, really, really want to contribute to this fandom somehow. Edited August 27, 2014 by Shadowking58 All My OCS Quote “The only time a lawyer can cry is when it's all over." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Descant 1,898 August 27, 2014 Share August 27, 2014 You only get better by practicing. 2 Find the Heart of the Jungle! Still searching for players! Join today! OOC RP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhun 66 August 27, 2014 Share August 27, 2014 (edited) __________________________________ Edited July 6, 2018 by rhun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argumedies 1,748 August 27, 2014 Share August 27, 2014 Can't be worse then me... I couldn't draw a stick pony to save my life 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anilewe 2,178 August 27, 2014 Share August 27, 2014 Well, I'm drawing ponies since I started to watch the show. At first, they looked like sick dogs with broken legs Now it's a little better, though I still have some problems with anatomy. My advice? Practice. There's no other way. It took me months to improve my skills and I still need to try harder, because I'm not happy with the results, but progress is visible. Fan of Applejack? Join us! We have the best cider from Sweet Apple Acres! ORANGESEXY IS THE BEST PONY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Crow 17 August 27, 2014 Share August 27, 2014 I can give you some tips and draw out some ref's for you if you'd like C: I won't be able to start work on it until tomorrow though, so I hope you don't mind waiting a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anilewe 2,178 August 27, 2014 Share August 27, 2014 Oh, I almost forgot. Tutorials can be very helpful! Fan of Applejack? Join us! We have the best cider from Sweet Apple Acres! ORANGESEXY IS THE BEST PONY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponylaces 1,870 August 27, 2014 Share August 27, 2014 I suck at drawing ponies. I always have to trace it in order for it to look good. Just practice. Pretty obvious why I suck, I don't practice. I should hello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poetic Justice 170 August 27, 2014 Share August 27, 2014 This was the first pony I've ever drawn. It took about 30 mins. This is a month later, I've drawn a pony a week. Again, this one took about 30 mins. Don't be intimidated by the awesome artists on this site, they all started out the same as you or me. They just drew everyday, and that is what it takes! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Shade 25 September 25, 2014 Share September 25, 2014 The way I do it is I print off a whole bunch of pictures of one type of character in different positions then I simplify it as in I draw over top of the picture with out lines like simple shapes I can see. then I grab a seperate sheet of paper and use all the other pictures as references. Tracing over a picture takes almost no skill so that way I can take the picture shape by shape with multiple views. this way I can make my own postions from the refereces and then I do a hard outline and erase the rest of the sketchy bits. Eventually after a while the shapes and porportions will just come naturally to you. But really the trick is to just draw all the time. even when your not feeling up to it do it any way. practice constantly thats the real trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotoriousSMALL 1,984 September 25, 2014 Share September 25, 2014 (edited) There's a few tutorials on youtube. They helped me a TON. I use to draw suuuper crappy ponies, they looked weird (I had a habit of drawing elongated snouts) and now I draw ponies like this one: http://i.imgur.com/HKjKYzx.jpg (her legs got cut off in the pic, dammit!) Edited September 25, 2014 by NotoriousSMALL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright Bastion 241 September 25, 2014 Share September 25, 2014 I think I have the natural talent but I'm just not focused enough to practice. I get frustrated easily when something I'm working on isn't turning out as well as I thought it would. I can draw decent bodies, but it's manes and tails that really KO it. Cheria (right) is a small town girl who was afflicted with a terrible sickness when she was very young. Meeting Sophie changed that however. She recovered almost instantly from her illness due to Sophie's magic and gained an undeniable talent with her own, and what does she do with this magic? She acts as a healer for her small town and helps the militia keep the hostile border safe. Seven years later, she's started a nation-wide relief organization after her adventure with Sophie and Friends, a great connection to the element of generosity. My Past Signatures: http://mlpforums.com/topic/112970-bright-bastions-signatures/#entry3194273 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aoEAF2FBvC0MIo2Q 3,673 September 25, 2014 Share September 25, 2014 When drawing for practice, just draw for the experience instead of the goal -- which may be just derping with designs and build upon what you've gotten along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petal Dancer 55 September 25, 2014 Share September 25, 2014 Try practicing on pony bases first. Just search for them on Google or Deviantart. I am the Element of Honesty! Which Element of Harmony are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwigglySwiggly 358 September 25, 2014 Share September 25, 2014 Draw, suck. Repeat until you stop sucking. I used to draw fanart (I might start again) and I SUCKED reall bad at first, but with some practice I got good, I even got featured on Equestria Daily Drawfriends!. Just practice till u drop dead. 2 Click on the links!: Here! & Here! Check out my drawings! ^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Profile 644 September 25, 2014 Share September 25, 2014 I was once told anyone can draw, they just need to bring out the creativity onto paper. And it takes 10,000 bad drawings to get a half decent one on paper. I myself haven't completely mastered the art of drawing, but I know if I focus and keep at it, il sketch something that doesn't look like a swelled pile of shit shaped like a cat-dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naiya The Brony 483 September 25, 2014 Share September 25, 2014 practice with Inspiration, Passion and never giving up Good or Bad drawings if you have those, you can improve Me i don't see my self as a great artist but I want to so I keep practicing and I noticed that i am slowly improving My Commission Shop || My Deviantart || My Twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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