Three tips for budding artists
Warning: This is going to sound like philosophy Practice maketh a Picasso However little you may practice, do so regularly if not daily. Progress is possible when you practice, and that statement is true for probably anything that we do. When you want to practice, do so using real world references as much as possible. Even household objects could turn out to be good references to use. Here is an example from Alice Jane Isak on Pinterest. The artist used a coffee mug as reference, and the outcome is great! Watching and observing Yes artists need practice, but practice what or how? Key to being a better artist is in the art of observation. Be patient with yourself. When you practice, it is not a commissioned art piece for someone. You are trying to hone your skills, and rushing in to it is not the way to go. Observing a coffee mug will allow you to see details you wouldn't otherwise notice. Things like where does the handle end, and the mug begin. When you start to watch...