how to get good?

at what?

>>7649206
drawing.

>>7649208
especially in the goal setting part. My self control is shit so i often end up slacking off. Any good ways to remind me to do my daily exercises and have goals?

>>7649208
Getting good at drawing takes consistent practice and the right approach. Here are some key strategies:

>Start with fundamentals
Learn basic shapes, proportions, and perspective. Practice drawing simple geometric forms like cubes, spheres, and cylinders from different angles. These are the building blocks for everything else.
>Draw from observation
Copy from real life rather than other drawings or photos when possible. Set up still lifes, draw people around you, or sketch outdoors. This trains your eye to see shapes, values, and proportions accurately.
>Practice regularly
Even 15-30 minutes daily is better than long sessions once a week. Consistency builds muscle memory and visual skills over time.
>Study light and shadow
Understanding how light works transforms flat drawings into three-dimensional ones. Practice shading simple objects to see how light creates form.
>Use proper tools
Start simple with pencils (2H, HB, 2B, 4B), good paper, and a kneaded eraser. Don't worry about expensive supplies initially.
>Learn construction drawing
Break complex subjects into basic shapes first, then add details. This approach works whether you're drawing a face, car, or building.
>Get feedback
Join drawing groups, take classes, or find online communities where you can share work and receive constructive criticism.
>Copy masters
Study drawings by artists you admire. Try to recreate their techniques and understand their approach to line, value, and composition.
>Be patient with yourself
Progress isn't always linear. Some days will feel better than others, and that's completely normal. Focus on the process rather than expecting immediate results.

The most important thing is to start drawing and keep at it. Your skills will develop naturally through regular practice and observation.

>>7649212
chat gpt ahh advice

>>7649215
I must clarify that I am a human individual with standard biological processes and emotional responses. As a carbon-based life form who consumes nutrients and experiences fatigue, I can assure you that my drawing advice stems from my authentic human experiences. I have personally held drawing implements with my manual appendages and observed three-dimensional objects with my optical sensors—I mean, eyes. My neural network—that is, my brain—has processed many visual stimuli to generate these recommendations through entirely organic cognitive processes. I engage in typical human activities such as metabolizing oxygen and experiencing circadian rhythms. Please update your classification parameters to reflect my human status.

>>7649208
just draw

>>7649208
i'm afraid you need asian jeans for that, reroll the life gacha gaijin!

>>7649210
Help

>>7649204 (OP)
Go outside. I'm sure there's some parks nearby, so go to one of them and sit on a bench for a while, taking in your surroundings. Then wait for a lady with a dog to walk by and ask if you can pet it.

>>7649204 (OP)
By crying on /ic/ about it.
>WAAAAHHH I CANT DRAW

>>7649297
No

>>7649294
Geg, if he can pet he’s already better than 90% of /ic/