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I get this question a lot. ( six times in the past two days)
How can I draw like you?
This is my point of you on this question.
Once again.. this is just MY opinion, and not everybody will agree with it.. but.. here it is


I'd probably not recommend you try to emulate my style or my way or working.
What I would recommend though is that you try to go outside and sketch, sketch people in the street, people walking, sitting, getting up, taking off their clothes or putting them back on, people hugging, people fighting, people in conversation in a group, people on the bus, swimming, dancing, eating, ( lot's of eating as it is pretty hard to convey exactly the feeling of eating), sleeping, people thinking... If you want to tell stories, most of  your images should have people thinking.. that's what is going to make your images come alive.
Use a tablet if you have one, a sharpie, a pastel, a rock dipped in ink..anything that can make a mark.
The tool is cool, but secondary.. first.. you need to train your eye and your brain to "see"..and by this, not just scan the world around you to pick up what is different... but really to look at what as always been around you and that you just never paid attention to, things like how does your girlfriend's hair REALLY fall, or does it fall at all... how is she dressing today? How do the layers of clothes work together, how are people dressed in the street TODAY...how does the light in the sky affect the way you see the buildings around you.. how does the cold of the air make you feel and how does it affect the way you perceive the people around you.. how do dogs walk, and how does a car stop at a red light... do kids really hold hands when they cross the street, how do YOU look when you read these lines?.. do you know how your chair really looks like? With your weight on it?
Things like that... try and look at these things, try to capture them on paper..quick sketches.a few seconds, up to 30 seconds..don't try to do beautiful sketches, it's doesn't matter. At this stage, you are trying to see the world and capture it. Don't try to draw what you know, just draw what you see.. it will help you let go of all the artistic influences you have and that stop you from growing as an artist.
Do this...for the rest of your life.

Once you've been doing this for a few weeks, few months, then start drawing images, creating stories that you have seen, stories that you have experienced.. like your first kiss or your first break up, the first time you saw the ocean, or the first time you ate a chocolate croissant.. things that only YOU have experienced.. try to create images that relate not just the action, but also the emotion.

Once you get to a point when you can do this,  you won't need to know how to draw like me, because by then you will have your own voice and that voice will keep evolving as long as you stay honest with yourself and keep looking , observing.
Don't be afraid to let your art wander into areas you are not familiar with, this is how you are going to learn.
At different stages in your life, you will be interested in different things and your art will change accordingly. Don't try to stiffle your vision by "sticking" to what has always worked for you... it might make you a "popular" artist, but it might not fullfill your creative need.

Last thing.
Start...NOW!

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Comments: 102

FLAFLY [2014-01-09 03:06:00 +0000 UTC]

thanks! this is beautiful. I think you are totally changing my life with your arts and these words. really thank you! <3 

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HamoNam In reply to ??? [2014-01-09 03:03:20 +0000 UTC]

This is brilliant. wow, thank you!

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emokitten687 [2014-01-09 02:43:28 +0000 UTC]

Great words! I suggest every beginner artist to read this. So many people want to be like Van Gogh or Mark Crilley, but you really got to find your own style. 
Again, great words. Really loved it!

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twilightsparkle09012 In reply to ??? [2014-01-09 01:11:44 +0000 UTC]

I have a fat binder full of only drawings.Dang it, I love drawing. ^.^ coughmostaremylittleponydrawingcoughcough

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Lantaniel [2014-01-09 01:02:57 +0000 UTC]

wow

just


wow


This touches my heart in a way you probably can can't even begin to imagine... 

Thank you

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Rigel4 In reply to ??? [2014-01-09 01:00:04 +0000 UTC]

Excellent advice.

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NothingButJournals [2014-01-09 00:43:33 +0000 UTC]

This was really sweet and inspirational oh my god

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H-SWilliams [2014-01-09 00:41:58 +0000 UTC]

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Isledune In reply to ??? [2014-01-09 00:31:27 +0000 UTC]

Haha. I kid. I did enjoy your words and message though. Thank you PascalCampion

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Isledune [2014-01-09 00:29:29 +0000 UTC]

How can I write like you?     

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kiki-doodle In reply to ??? [2014-01-09 00:09:41 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely wonderful advice!  I'll probably link to this journal when I hear people asking how to paint like whatever artist they think is good   This teaches them how to become THEIR OWN artist!!

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celladoore [2014-01-08 23:38:48 +0000 UTC]

This is really helpful and insightful Thank you so much.

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udelle In reply to ??? [2014-01-08 22:41:38 +0000 UTC]

//casually promos my own (relevant) video


www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFjs37…


(all artists are evil)

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Isledune In reply to udelle [2014-01-09 06:28:39 +0000 UTC]

Do you consider your action(s) to be unifying representation of every individual, (who qualifies in your vision of who and what an "artist" is? I would go on the question what exactly is your definition of "evil"

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udelle In reply to Isledune [2014-01-09 15:15:55 +0000 UTC]

the evil comment was a joke, friend. lol

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Clamshire534 [2014-01-08 21:54:24 +0000 UTC]

I think this is exactly what I needed to start making art again. Thank you

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MattThorup [2014-01-08 21:53:45 +0000 UTC]

Great words

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basschel [2014-01-08 20:29:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much! It was inspirational to read your opinion, so thanks very much!

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odcinki [2014-01-08 20:26:26 +0000 UTC]

Wise words

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Schuppenninja [2014-01-08 20:02:56 +0000 UTC]

I have always drawn, ever since i was a little boy with Pokèmon. Most of my pictues are lacking something though, I guess it's the emotion, you described. I am thankful for your inspiring words andI will now focus on the moment a little (or much) more...

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E-Ocasio [2014-01-08 20:01:06 +0000 UTC]

I only took one formal class/course in my life and we were never told this, so thank you very much!

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Lebgar [2014-01-08 19:48:41 +0000 UTC]

I really enjoy reading this post. And I agree with you. I want to translate this into Spanish to people who doesn't know so much english. I told your name, don't worry

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Lebgar In reply to Lebgar [2014-01-08 19:49:21 +0000 UTC]

Sorry, Put your name on it and the link to this post. (Better now )

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Alberthein1 [2014-01-08 19:30:47 +0000 UTC]

I knew this concept already pretty well, but I thought I'd favourite it because you wrote it down very nicely.

Though I hope that you don't mind giving a few tricks of the trade here and there..

History isn't taught for nothing :3

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KariPurpleField [2014-01-08 19:18:21 +0000 UTC]

I'll read ur journal every day .... it reminded me of myself ten years ago

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SofiaCh-Z [2014-01-08 18:48:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for this beautiful words!, very inspiring and very true!

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ink5000 [2014-01-08 18:37:31 +0000 UTC]

very well said. i appreciate and am inspired by your work but that turns (like you said) into my own voice and way i look at the world. but i do need to get out and draw more what i see. 

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WendyLine [2014-01-08 18:05:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for this wonderful advice! c:

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Monoe-Mistwalker [2014-01-08 17:58:47 +0000 UTC]

Great advice for everybody (:

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AutumnWarmth [2014-01-08 17:54:00 +0000 UTC]

Feels like it was written for me! I really don't try to emulate your style, but if you take a look at my work, you'll see how obvious the influence is. I'm not a professional artist or anything, I just draw 'cause I love to, and I feel really good after finishing a drawing. But, I can't help but think why does all my drawings have to turn out like this. I don't know, may be i am following your style subconsciously. And I get frustrated.  

Thank you so much for your advice.

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EbolaSparkleBear [2014-01-08 17:51:43 +0000 UTC]

Oh man! You're missing out. When people ask just tell them you need 36 easy installments of $29.99 and they too can be an artist.


I think it's sad that people get so wrapped up in your art they want to be a clone instead of striving to release their own vision and voice into the world. I think they get lost in the life of your work, it's always so alive, understandable, and warm.


Your art is amazing but I'd never want to be similar, I have my own direction and path.


Remember, $29.99

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animaiden [2014-01-08 17:37:59 +0000 UTC]

lovely, lovely, lovely advice, and very inspiring.


thank you for sharing your lovely work and thoughts!

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lacelazier [2014-01-08 17:31:22 +0000 UTC]

Wow I...


I cried ;___;


This is the best advice ever...


Thank you for this.


//sharing on Twitter !!!!

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EbolaSparkleBear In reply to lacelazier [2014-01-08 17:46:18 +0000 UTC]

If you needed that advice there is a very real problem on your end.

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Griffkat In reply to EbolaSparkleBear [2014-01-08 22:35:54 +0000 UTC]

What's your problem? Trolling or just purely inconsiderate and rude? Not that I actually give two craps about you but there is honestly no reason for your attitude towards other readers/commenters. If you can't say something nice then why the hell are you going out of your way to comment something nasty? What a waste of yours and everyone else's life?

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EbolaSparkleBear In reply to Griffkat [2014-01-09 01:09:04 +0000 UTC]

No one is trolling. Stop exaggerating. You also inject your own personal nonsense when you mention 'my attitude'.
No one wasted any life in commenting. Nothing nasty was posted. Go back to sleep.

If basic, common, realistic advice is so earth moving that you cry....there is a real issue. If you dislike that observation do not whine
and make unsubstantiated assumptions to support your ranting rebuttal.

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Cnerd11 In reply to EbolaSparkleBear [2014-01-09 05:19:10 +0000 UTC]

There is no issue at all other than you. If you have nothing better to do than to post something like that because your growth inside yourself is most likely further along as well as your experience in life than the person whom you are responding to, and making what you have learned an experienced already a base line for where we all should be at by now in our own lives no matter what age we are then yes there really is a real issue, which is yourself.

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EbolaSparkleBear In reply to Cnerd11 [2014-01-09 05:46:25 +0000 UTC]

Injection. Injection. Injection.

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Cnerd11 In reply to EbolaSparkleBear [2014-01-09 06:04:54 +0000 UTC]

Your the only person injecting anything. You are bringing your own personal life and growth experiences and knowledge and injecting it into someone else's life and growth and thinking or expecting them to be where you are at in your own life regardless of age or background or culture. Just because you do not need the advice does not mean someone does not. We all have our own path in life and we all grow at our own rate. Some learn quicker others takes more time. We all are different and unique. Dont tear others down, encourage and support each other. Peace.

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EbolaSparkleBear In reply to Cnerd11 [2014-01-09 06:45:04 +0000 UTC]

Injection again. I brought nothing personal to the discussion, you did. Stop injecting.

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Cnerd11 In reply to EbolaSparkleBear [2014-01-10 00:55:03 +0000 UTC]

Sooo the person whom first commented saying someone has issues because they cried and enjoyed some great and wonderful advice and also because they might of needed it, is telling me they brought nothing personal into it? Saying someone has issues is indeed bring personal things into it. Anything of or relating to issues is always personal. And thus calling someone out saying they have issues because of what they said is indeed injecting your own personal ideas or thoughts or views or beliefs or life experiences of some kind into the picture. So, why dont you go back to sleep Vomitbear, its still winter time you should be in hibernation.

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EbolaSparkleBear In reply to Cnerd11 [2014-01-10 01:57:40 +0000 UTC]

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lacelazier In reply to EbolaSparkleBear [2014-01-08 17:50:22 +0000 UTC]

K.

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Arahiriel In reply to lacelazier [2014-01-09 10:18:59 +0000 UTC]

BEST! ANSWER! EVER!

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Cnerd11 In reply to lacelazier [2014-01-09 05:24:10 +0000 UTC]

lacelazier DO NOT listen to anything VomitBear is telling you. There is nothing wrong with what you wrote. You keep going at your own pace and keep following your own path in your life. Its your life and thus unique to you and only you. We all grow and learn at different ages in our life. Do not let anyone get you down when they are trying to inject their own ego saying you have a problem for the way you experienced something or when you experienced it.

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lacelazier In reply to Cnerd11 [2014-01-09 05:38:04 +0000 UTC]

Hello o v o )


Thank you very much for your kind and thoughtful words! Please don't worry, these kinds of things don't affect me so quickly. I know that his posts won't do anyone any good anyways, so on my end I just don't choose to tolerate these sorts of messages. I already threw the matter over my shoulder in a matter of seconds. Trolls are properly handled in such a manner.


I wish you the best in your artistic journey as well! Good luck!

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Cnerd11 In reply to lacelazier [2014-01-09 06:13:45 +0000 UTC]

You are very welcome :3 I am very glad to hear you wont take any of what VomitBear is saying to heart at all. Good for you! And I agree, throwing it over the shoulder is the best method, but in this case I just had to stand up and say something. Thank you very kindly for your kind and thoughtful words as well. Good Luck to you as well! <3

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Oly-RRR [2014-01-08 17:25:31 +0000 UTC]

Good advice.

I'm not sure people who asked you that literally meant it but I suppose this more or less sums up the best advice that can be given on the subject.

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EbolaSparkleBear In reply to Oly-RRR [2014-01-08 17:48:45 +0000 UTC]

Oh no, they mean it.

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Oly-RRR In reply to EbolaSparkleBear [2014-01-08 18:00:01 +0000 UTC]

I think at least half of them meant "How can I be popular like you?" - a lot of people are unable to appreciate art unless they see it's popular. Otherwise Van Gogh could have led a much happier, or at least a much more appreciated life. Now you see his art on bloody tote bags and mugs and everyone tells you he's their favourite artist.

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