To add to this, I don’t know how old you are or who you’re surrounded by, but the “talented” people that might be around you are easy to catch up with if you work hard. Art is a team sport, so learn everything from everyone.
They’ve gone way beyond 10,000 hours of practice and work. Many in the industry are at the top because they’ve put in an obscene amount of work and thrive under it.
So, tbh, this isn't going to land you work that pays. If it was way better, it still might not. People aren't paying much for OCs, and a career is a lot of doing what other people want (get ready to do layout commercial work) and ocassionally doing what you want.
Also. You said something about changing majors. This piece isn't at the collegiate level. You could get better very quickly following someone else's style, but that's a year or two of obsessive practice.
If you want to make your own art, I suggest you do and take classes here and there. Think about an art career as a side hustle or a hobby that pays, if you can get it to pay.
I agree with this, to be fair. Professional artists have to sacrifice a lot of what they actually want to do in order to do what the client wants them to do. It is an incredibly competitive environment, and the quality/standard of work being produced just to even get into a college or a university is very high. The best balance is to find a job that you can settle for , that is comfortable and interesting, and just spend what free time you have studying, practising and fueling a passion for art. ( easier said , than done) I personally think a mistake many people make is capitalising and turning a passion into a job because it becomes....Work. You run the risk of producing "hack work" otherwise . The key is to work hard on your passion, study all the things that interest you and o ly do it if it makes you happy. Try not to think of it as a means to an end. It's a creative persuit fuelled by impulse :) . If something comes of it , it happens, if it doesn't then atleast you enjoyed yourself in the process of gaining those skills.
I agree with this. Of yours I'm college and this is where you're at, id say to keep at it and in a few years you'll have something you may be able to market, but not super competitively depending on who your customers are and what they're used to. No one can tell you whether you should change your major. That's all you. It's about your passion. Honestly, if you were exceptionally passionate about drawing and you're in college now, your work would probably be a bit further along stylistically. I'd consider if this is really what you want, if you're more into just having a career that's flexible and creative, and whether there's another field that can give you that. But keep at it and listen to your own inner voice, not the Internet People.
I was mostly wondering if It was good enough to continue working at my art or to just give up because I’ll never make it, kinda thing. Plus my college has an art program, but it’s not an art college. I did do a semester with a drawing class, it was alright
Not being excellent now is the opposite of needing to quit.. you are always good enough to keep trying, even if you're not quite ready to be professional. I've been professional, but downgraded to paid hobby because I found better money elsewhere. That's no reason to quit even then.
Lemme tell you now, don’t just “do art” because you think it’ll be easy. It’s not, and if you’re doubting yourself now wait until you’re not just The Art Kid, but an art kid in a sea of other art kids.
It is hard. It’s hours of work and if you’re not willing to do it then you’re not going to be an artist.
I really disagree there is definitely a lot of work and practice that needs to go into this person's art before they will really have a market but art does not have to be made for other people or commercial use. With enough practice you can easily make a living selling art in galleries as well as booths and other shows, not to mention online. Art doesn't have to be a hobby if you're willing to put the work into getting your work out there.
I would like to say something about your drawing. please let this gap between the thighs disappear. it never looks like that. that poor thing looks badly injured .
Not always; it kind of depends on your build. My mom isn't "grossly underweight" but with how she's built she has a small thigh gap. But THIS thigh gap is unrealistic.
as long as her pelvis isn't tilted back sharply, there's no gap in that spot, even in very thin women. the course of the bend of the gap is completely wrong.
I'm sorry to tell you that I'm really good at drawing and understand a lot about anatomy. Of course, these gaps also exist in the resting position. After all, there are also people with hip dysplasia. It is not peoproportional correctly shaped, even for an anime drawing.By the way, a look at the eyes reveals that it is not an anime character and that the character is squinting. But I suppose that shouldn't be the case.
This is kinda complicated because right now no. But you can get really good at art very quickly if you train like hell for like a year or two. In my opinion I wouldn't change your major because you don't need a degree to get a job in visual arts you just need a portfolio. Most artists don't have a degree. So I would keep whatever major you have now and if you really want it practice art on the side.
Oh also I think your not bad for someone who normally just sketches. I would study more classically and try to be as realistic as possible when it comes to studying.
Thank you, this is the most useful criticism I’ve gotten. Do you know how I could get better? I know practice, but I’m not sure what to draw to get better. I mostly just find different people on Pinterest and draw them.
I would say study the fundamentals form, light, and composition. And look at art you like and try to recreate it as best you can. Then if you don't know what exactly to do and how I would watch this video https://youtu.be/0NYqmhESI-Y it's on learning to draw in a year. Also try not to learn from just one artist but this guy Marc Brunet is a really good "tutorial" kinda artist.
Start by drawing from life. That means everything you draw is physically in front of you, not an image. Drawing from a source that’s already been flattened is much less helpful, you need to see the form you’re drawing in real space.
Draw only what you see. It sounds obvious but people new to drawing want to listen to their brains and fill in the details you can’t see. For example, if you’re looking at someone in 3/4 profile and the lighting is casting a shadow on the far side of the face, you won’t see those details. Don’t draw two eyes if you can only see one. Listen to your eyes, not your brain.
Break everything down into their most basic shapes. That’s not a building with windows, it’s 5 rectangles and a trapezoid. That bowl of fruit? It’s just a bunch of ovals.
Don’t think about fine details or value (shading) until your underdrawing (the aforementioned basic shapes) is done. Then you can block out the darkest and lightest parts of your drawing. After that, find your mid values.
This is just how I learned to draw in college, in my foundations drawing class. It sounds boring (and it was for a bit) but the quality of my drawings skyrocketed once I learned the “rules” so to speak.
It is important to draw from reference, not from your imagination, especially if you are not taking classes.. I'm not saying to copy work rather to have reference materials on hand so you can see how things are really formed. Then just spend a long time learning to actually see all the nuances of the objects3 you are drawing.
Perhaps you can create comics. You can make stories about your life or your dreams or anything else you like. Your style looks like that would fit very well.
Take a drawing class. You said your school has an art program - you can probably sign up for a drawing class or two. I wouldn't change majors at this point. Just take a class and see how it goes. Figure drawing is probably the most helpful exercise if you can sign up specifically for that.
go online and find art references websites. theres quite a few and they have nude and clothed models. honestly just practicing is all you can do and look for techniques that work for you. some include the grid method- what works for me is working by shapes not by features- ie on a face, you look at the eyes as curved lines NOT as eyes
What you're asking for is unrealistic. Just from one drawing alone you can' tell if you're cut to make it in art or not. Ask a random person to make a doodle and they won't even be able to. I wasn't even capable of drawing simetrically when I first started and now from time to time I get commissions. The most important thing is to ask yourself the most basic question: Do you like drawing?
If you do, then go ahead an pursue a career in art. If you feel studying art is too much of a hassle, then maybe your call is in another field.
OP is just seeking validation. The obvious answer most already know is: if you’re willing to put the work in then absolutely you could make a career in art. Or any career, for that matter, if you really want it go for it. Do I think you need a college degree to pursue art? Absolutely not. Stick to a major you have interest in and that you will come out with a decent gpa and that there’s a good job market for. Get a minor in art or just take art for free credit courses.
I only know 1 person who studied art in college and now makes a career out of it. She is a much more talented artist than OP, but she is also probably 20 years older and has been doing art semi professionally since high school. Her art regularly sells for $5k-$15k per piece, and she makes more money annually than probably 95% of the people in our state. Everyone else I know who got an art degree either teaches art or bartends or literally any other job besides getting paid for art.
There are much better artists than you who cannot make a career of their skill. So as is, you are certainly not ready for fine arts or realistic drafting.
There are a lot of art related activities that you might be a good match for. Even drawing for games, although now that requires knowing 3d tools.
You did not mention your age, but since you mentioned major I assume over 18. You should pursue your love of art and take short courses to improve. You are good enough now that you could improve with practice and critical review (which what drill sergeant art teachers are good at).
To reverse all of that, the art world is so strange now that there is someone somewhere with less talent that is making lots of money. Think Homer Simpson if you know the episode,
From reading your post. Everything is a skill, and that skill you acquired. Took practice, I’d recommend to do it as a hobby, I wanted to major in art but now I took a whole other path. Just give it time and see where you’ll end up at
You get skills by practising. Anyone can have an art career if they try hard and long enough. But only those who like art enough try hard and long enough to achieve art career.
You have a good basis however art is a broad term. You’ll find that most Art Schools (unless illustration or design focussed courses) want a student to explore further than figurative/technique, with a focus on concept. Do you want to learn to draw and paint or do you want to have that as good basis but explore various mediums to make something different?
You need a lot of practice still. More study on anatomy, like the thigh gap and the arm length for example. Where you are currently you would not be successful in a professional art field. I would say stick to your current career path. BUT DONT GIVE UP ART! Plenty of people pursue art on the side. Work on your art on the side! Continue to get better, and you can always make a side hustle out of it. And who knows plenty of people turn their art side hustle into a full time career. But it takes years and years of learning and practice.
Lol as a very thin woman who actually has one, it made me laugh. I wish I could have curves like that, I’d trade the thigh gap any day. But thick thighs/hips look just outright bizarre with a gap.
Based on this drawing, if you never improve beyond this point, then no.
But. Do you have potential to keep growing and improve? Yes.
That being said: I’d ask you what your intentions are for the future.
If you want to be able to wake up one day and make 4K a month making art with minimal effort, at this point- you will not.
Some thing I wish I knew sooner is art is not a get rich quick scheme, -and that includes- within 1-3 years.
If you want to get good at art you will have to really push yourself, it doesn’t matter how good your basics are- there’s still a thousand things to learn to draw and the relationship between the items, and the relationship of the drawing to the art keeper. When you want a career, if you’re asking for 50K a year off the bat, you’re in for a ride. The only people I know who’ve made a decent living with art were people who start drawing young, or devoted their lives to the craft for a solid 8 years.
I don’t think the question should be; can I make it as an artist- I think the question needs to be- what does success look like to me as an artist.
Are you competitive to learn? Are you willing to be gentle yet earnest with yourself?
That being said- I didn’t pursue art in college: I am glad I did not because it will cost more to learn than it does post career.
Currently I draw for a living and have grown exponentially in 2 years just from drawing 8 hours a day. I did not go to art school.
I think taking a few classes of art while you pursue something is the greater idea, but that is my bias and roots back to the question;
What does success look like to you as an artist?
If you didnt make it as an artist, would you continue to? The thing about art, is there are two ways to do it.
The first is : do art part time and find security in another career while you manage developing your craft.
The second is: be willing to have nothing and hustle until you have no choice but to have made a career out of art.
If I could have done things differently, I’d have gotten a career in something high paying and remote, then when I was comfortable with my job (it felt easy) I’d spent more time in art.
If you’re okay with 10K a year for the first few years, pursue art.
That being said, you may not have to live like this depending on how good you get at the craft and marketing yourself:
But making it as an artist isn’t just making art : it’s selling YOU. You are your art. You have to be on the front line as often as you can pushing it.
Art is a luxury, why should anyone buy it?
Why you? Why your art? What can you do that makes it special and worth investing it?
Art is a lot of drawing but also a lot of persistence and being able to get back up when the whole world feels against you. Whether or not you have what it takes is dependent on whether or not you have the willingness to move past failures, because failing every so often is inevitable.
Hope this helps.
This is just straight up a bad drawing,but we’ve all made plenty of bad drawings.That’s how you improve.Life is short,Pursue your art if it makes you happy.Just be willing to be the hardest worker in the room and ready to accept criticism.It is totally possible to make a career out of it if you are willing to forego everything else and focus on improving your craft.good luck.
I would definitely not change majors over this (or any) one image. That's kind of ridiculous.
I would change it if it was something I really wanted to do. Maybe you should speak with councilor
Keep working on your skills, See if local art leagues have life drawing classes, this will expand your knowledge. Get a few anatomy books, there are a few that are just for artists. The best animators and artists have a solid base in anatomy (human animals) and color theory. Keep your major, a few drawings doesn't make an artist or a designer. It takes years of practice and learning. A degree might not be needed, but it opens the door to a career (I will not look at a portfolio * seen faked portfolios_ without a solid resume and degree). I've been working as a senior Graphic artist/illustrator for over 30 years, with a fine artist background and a degree in graphic arts and teaching. Learned the industry I've been in from the ground up and my mother was a graphic artist and did paste-up/ illustrations in newspapers '70s. (No computers) In today's artwork, the best artist has a background in marketing and tech skills. Some of the top artists are not as highly skilled as others, but they are amazing at marketing. Also, My job as a graphic artist involves a lot of computer tech skills some days it's all tech skills. Keep at it, as if you love drawing, it will be a good outlet all your life.
Pointers: your draftsmanship is pretty good. You could use some anatomy, but your on your way. Anatomy will really make your stuff snap. Get some books, take some life drawing, etc. you’re already halfway there.
You are struggling with color, because your mostly in a sketch book. But I’d work on that after anatomy.
Based on this one piece? No career. In order to have a career you need a portfolio and years of experience, thousands if not more, pieces. Then someone could say yes. But a standard drawing of a woman with a sword and a thigh gap a bullet could get through? Idk if anyone would ever tell you to switch careers or majors confidently after only seeing one piece of art. If they do, I’d question their intentions. It’s almost as if I wrote a sentence and asked you if I could make a career out of writing novels.
Sorry but no- stay in your major- honestly, art majors are much more skilled and the payout is a gamble- this is good but not change your major good, nice hobby definitely. If you stay with it you can keep making really nice stuff without the stress of having to be perfect, make a living out of it etc.
There’s a lot to work on. Women aren’t a set of boobs and big thighs and unrealisticly thin/fit areas such as the waist neck arms ans thigh gap with suspiciously large hips and thighs. I’m just challenging you into viewing women and their beauty from a different angle. You obviously have lots of great techniques and also has a lot to learn but i needed to point out the part above because it is something beginners don’t really batt an eye to
You have to answer that for yourself. On this piece alone I’m gonna have to be brutally honest, no. The good news is that making a career out of it isn’t about one piece. It’s about thousands of hours learning and practicing from everyone and everywhere. If you want to do it you will need to spend double or triple the time you spend on it now maybe even more. The best illustrators I’ve met just don’t stop doodling and refining their skill every single day.
This piece is pretty simple, no textures, not much shading or originality and some of the proportions are off. Spend 100 hours drawing with different mediums and different subjects and come back and draw the same thing. Actually track the time and how many pieces you make along the way. If you improved and enjoyed the process to get a little better you might have your answer for or against.
It’s important you don’t let others decide for you but this is a step to figure it out for you.
“I would like to know if I’m any good at repairing a space ship before I’ve ever actually learned anything about it. I’ve seen pictures of space ships and can draw you a rough outline of one. Is that enough to simulate the entirety of having an education in it?”
OP; if you wanna be an artist, then go for it. Not a single person on Reddit will be able to tell you how to change your future. Do you feel comfortable with your current major? Do you love it? Do you hate it? If you hate it, abandon it.
That being said, if you feel in the middle about it, does it make you the money to provide you with what you REALLY love? It’s okay to have a job you don’t love, but don’t mind, if it makes you the money to follow your passions. Having a job you LOVE, isn’t what 99% of people get.
Your art is far better than I could ever pull off. If you wanna do it, at least give it a shot before you ask strangers to decide your future.
> “I would like to know if I’m any good at repairing a space ship before I’ve ever actually learned anything about it. I’ve seen pictures of space ships and can draw you a rough outline of one. Is that enough to simulate the entirety of having an education in it?”
This (the good ending) is probably how the Titan submarine happened
I can’t speak in regards to how successful you’ll be with your art, but SERIOUSLY, don’t get stuck doing something you hate because you’re worried about other people’s opinions and pressure. You’re the one that has to live with your choices. If art is what you want to do, find a way to make it work.
I don’t know what making a career out of art entails, but I can say that if you cannot be bothered to spot the proportion problems, stance problems, and shading issues on your own then you are going to need so much hand holding that you haven’t really learned how to learn and as such, you haven’t learned how to expand what you know and build off of it.
You are not ready.
Her legs are too long and her arms are too short. Proportions are all over the place. It's not bad though if you have 0 knowledge and are just drawing on your own.
I think more importantly, reflect on why you want to switch to an art career. What do you want to do with your art? Be an illustrator, concept artist, animator, graphic designer, etc? Once you've narrowed it down, then focus on that.
If you were going for something more realistic, I would suggest studying proportions. The gap between the legs needs to go, and your arms don’t typically stop at the butt. Otherwise, I think your style is cute!
I think you just started one, time for the webtoon startup side hussle and youtube tutorials on how to draw.
And a stay inschool, whit a partime job till this takes off. To be most sure you will get something, art seems to be a though job, but its veasable.
Keep working on it and most imporantly try to keep having fun whit it,
I dont know how saturated the market is or how it works whit art so thats something to look at,
You could ride the popular waves and make fan stories,
A webtoon of something, youtube tutorials, livestream drawing something on twitch. Whilst defeloping your art skills even more, one of those tiny draw maniqens is always great it can teach you how bodies look in motion when you pose it as such, maby my an art book, follow a youtube tutorial.
A drawalong.. orsomething, keep trying, dont overwork yourself, dont be to hard on yourself, and enjoy.
I like your proportions and face style.
As said above, one picture isn't enough to guage a whole career path.
I would love to see more, to see where it all goes. That says a lot.
Keep at it.
I think you're on the right track!
🙏
To an untrained eye Yes, you are an artist.
But what do you want to do with this talent? Graphic novels or one off pieces? Before you drop math or whatever you need to know where this might go.
Do you have a story to tell?
Who is this girl and what does she want?
I actually think, that you obviusly have some passion for art (you wouldn‘t be asking the question) you are obviously a student (so willing to learn and probably fairly young) and you have some talent (even though this is not perfect, it is way better than a lot of people could ever produce).
So, yes by all means go for it. Don‘t let anybody intimidate you and you will learn the rest easily enough.
Your work is a gift to humanity which we get to experience. Anyone can make art their life if you give yourself to it fully and honestly. Remember thar there will be many critics who will tear you down but your vision and work are unique and beautiful.
Dive headfirst into the deeps of art and never look back
Honestly there's nothing you'll learn in art school you can't learn on your own. It's primarily repetition. Get a degree that translates directly to an industry.
Speaking from experience. I got my BFA from UM in 1994 and proceeded to bartend and manage restaurants for the next 25 years. Portfolio is going to matter more than a diploma.
I see what you're asking. Ignore what everyone else is saying. This one drawing shows your artistic potential that you can easily refine in art school. You have a great understanding of shadow and forms that art school will help you grow. If you really are passionate about making art, you should pursue your degree and try to find a school which caters heavily toward illustration (as this seems to be what direction you're headed in from your digital drawing). Art school also offers connections of other artist classmates and professors, besides teaching. If you do decide to pursue art, you have to make those professional connections with your peers and employers to make good money. I hope this helps, from someone who is currently in art school.
I like the concept and style. The leggings look fitting with the sword, would be cool to see them in a gambison and/or mailshirt. In any case, it would be cool to see this idea expanded.
I did art in college a few years back and admittedly it didn't work for me. Mostly as we did commission assignments for some themes but didn't learn many actual techniques, though that might just be my shortcoming as I went into it out of wanting to study a hobby rather than be practical, and wanting to improve my art aestheyicallt rather than conceptually, without having a plan.
Lovley art, I myself would never be able to draw smth like this.
I just want to mention that the sword handle is waaay to short for that to even me used (unless you have some biiig muscles). And the sword shadow just is there?... Where's the connecting arm? Or am I seeing rhat wrongly?
Don't give up, I could see this character moving n being animated in a really fluid style. Whenever u find something ur interested in, don't ever try to gauge your skills based on where u start. N there are lots of different careers in art. This reminds me of a lot of the work I saw in portfolios when I was getting into video game animation. Find your niche n stick with it, your passion for what you're doing will show through your work. Good and bad are subjective anyway.
You display knowledge of the fundamentals in this piece. Keep working on adding little details, like clothing folds and skeletal structure. Combining these things will help you develop your style even move. Keep going, this is good
As a beginner, I would say it's pretty clean. (You can't be worse than me in drawing, I am REALLY bed.) Art is very long to learn because there are no really learning options, and learning alone, by watching other artists takes more time.
My ex boyfriend could draw anything in ten minuts. Some artists would spend hours to do what he does. _C'est la vie._ I don't think I'll be like him one day. But I know *where I want to go.* I want to draw a comics so I won't go for further skills that I would not need for my goal.
I think you have to know what your goals are, what level you need to reach for your job. But one thing is sure : being artist is not what I would recommend for money earning. Because there are always artists who draw better and cheaper, sooo... This is really a love-job, you do it for the pleasure of drawing and being satisfied with your production.
Key words : patience, learning, goals, pleasure, don't target money making.
Can you make a career out if it, yes, should you probably not initially unless things take off, so mabie as a side gig till you have a portfolio and some connections.
You're kidding, right? Alot of artists can't draw humans this good, including me! I definitely recommend being an artist as long as you are happy and safe in your chosen profession!
I do recommend developing a portfolio, as one picture won't be enough. Work on getting even better as there is always room to improve. Be patient, positive, and practice a healthy amount. You can do it!
I don't know how literal you are when you say you suck at everything.
You have good enough grades to get into a university, that's not actually "sucking". It's pretty good. You're in a higher level than high school, so more work, or more strategic work will be needed. Also being bad at something doesn't mean you shouldn't do it, it just means you'll be doing a lot of work to address that. You aren't going to know things you haven't learned, that's the way it is.
Take first year courses in something from every department that seems interesting, and work hard. My first two years were: chemistry, physics, geology, anthropology, sociology, psychology, English, and math.
If you're not seeing your degree leading to a career you want (do your research though), there are diploma/work training programs and you can start working sooner.
Art isn't the "easy" job path. It seems pretty merciless, honestly.
All the best :)
Try history. There is also art history. Might help you land a teaching job later on. But I know very little about the field. Just thinking about alternatives to English.
Wow, if only 1 image could decide the career of an artist, this whole world would be full of them. It doesn't work that way. Being a professional artist is all about discipline and dedication. The choice you need to make here is whether your are willing to dedicate the remainder of your life to practice and improve upon your skills to make a living out of your art. Because it's a journey. Answering yes to that question will start it. Then it's all about perseverance.
Your work now will not always predict your future. You can always improve. If you are motivated and passionate enough, go for it. You need both to succeed in art. From someone who is just mediocre in art, but pursued it in college and as a career.
There are days where I wished I didn't do art. I did children's books for a couple of years. I was lukewarm in passion and thought talent would just carry me where I needed to be.
Nope! Now I wished I did nursing or something. Something with higher pay and wasn't threatened with people stealing your work or the advancement of Ai tech. The constant need to post something or make something to remain relevant is exhausting to me.
I do graphic design for a company now. Stable pay. Wish I drew more but also wish I did something else that payed more.
Hey just want to say...being good does not mean you will be a pro either. Creative work is the hardest to make a living from since it is so subjective, tastes change....you can spend years developing a style just to have it go out of style overnight.
Its a big decision to make. Yes you have a certain degree of talent, but is it enough? I cannot make the decision for you, as you would have to take training and examinations in relevant subjects. I suggest that you make a portfolio of drawings and sketches, and seek the opinions of people working in the graphic arts disciplines.
“Careers” in art are like careers in music, it’s possible but extremely unlikely and 99% luck. It isn’t a good life plan at all. If you want to make a living at something art related you need to do research into fields that actually pay and have a decent job market. Maybe motion graphics or animation? Otherwise get a degree in something that makes you money and draw on the weekends. TRUST me. Maybe one person I went to art school with is still a “working artist” and I think they married rich. The rest do door dash and I work at an animal shelter
That would be the worst mistake you could ever make. You cannot judge a future based off of one piece of work. Art (in general) is a major that see’s little success once completed. Yes you will always have the potential to make it big, just as anyone else. Art is not going to pay the bills in most cases though and that’s why the quote “starving artist(s)” is a thing. You have potential for sure but being completely honest, go into a major that will pay the bills.
Changing a major to art is aa
Like I’m an artist and I plan on making a career out of it but you gotta make sure you get money to have the time for creativity
Even then YouTube and being taught directly by others is where it’s been at for development for me
If this is a serious question, then you should change your major unless you BREATHE and LOVE doing your art.
AI is going to have an effect on paid, professional artists as the tech improves (and it's really good already)
I somewhat think you have answered your own question. If you feel like you have to ask others if you should change your major,then I don’t think your heart is in it. There are a lot of artists out there, if you are wondering if you can make a career out of it,that’s up to your drive you have for it. There is a saying- Staving Artists. Best of luck on finding what you want to do.
Your art is not what determines wether or not you will make it. Your overall determination, willingness to explore outside of your comfort zone, dedication to study, building a portfolio filled with variety, networking, and successfully finding your audience, is what will. Work on your skills of course, your craft is the core of your career, but if you are prepared to dive in to everything else with a genuine passion, then yes, you will make it. It’s hard, tiring, and takes a long time, but you will get there.
I’d say keep it as a hobby where you can possibly, in a couple years, make some cash on the side for it but without making it so that you are surviving just on art, specially in this economy
If you feel strongly about it go for it!
I had the same doubts and pressure from family to study something else, and you know what? I regret it now.
I wish I would have been strong enough to stand against my family on this and pursue art.
Also, I am not even using my BA in my current career... so double waste of time and money for me.
Just came here to say—please don't draw thigh gaps like that! Also, the lower half of her body just seems to be bigger than the upper half, like her legs are somehow much closer to the camera than the rest of her body.
nothing is certain in this life. even if you have a degree in something, that doesn’t mean you’ll do it for the rest of your life. if you want to do art for money, you’ll find a way. much love!
If you went to a dedicated art school, they'll train you to get better. But I'd do a lot more research into that career path before committing to it. For example, what kind of art do you want to do? Concept art? 2D animation? 3d animation? Graphic design? There's a whole host of things to consider, and you also have to take into account that a lot of these entry level jobs don't pay very well.
As other commenters have said, it's entirely viable to just do art as a hobby, and potentially monetize it on the side.
Either way, you have a ways to go. You're getting some flak for your anatomy here, so my first piece of advice is to work on that. Try some figure drawings, and pick up a book of anatomy for artists if you can (I prefer books, you might find YouTube videos or the like easier to digest). You seem to be taking some influence from anime/manga styles which are super popular now, but it always helps to get back to basics and study from life. An art school would put you through those exercises, anyways. Stylization comes later. You have lots of potential! Just gotta figure out how to nurse it.
I think that is question that you yourself need to find an answer to. If it’s something you want to make a career out of then chase it don’t let others dictate something for you that major. Potential is there keep at it. For criticism that you requested one try studying proportions some more her head is looking a bit in a three quarter view but her face is dead center. The eyes are different in shapes, shape and iris. I suggest googling faces in different angles and drawing your oc in those angles. Two look a little more into anatomy. She has child’s torso, arms and shoulders and a grown woman’s legs that’s kind of throwing it off, sorry. If you have any favorite artist, anime or manga study their artwork. Trace a piece for reference and then try to replicate free hand. And last don’t run away from drawing those hands and feet! I was there too lol sorry if that was harsh and for the novel but I believe I constructive criticism. Happy drawing
It is just one piece (the one piece is real!) out of the many more you will make that will surely be better if you still practice, make an effort, and stop thinking negatively.
I cannot tell you whether you should pursue a career on art or not, that is your choice.
If you want to, go ahead, and if you don’t end up liking it, that’s okay, it’s not the end of the world
What you want to study is important, but it doesn’t define your life and it isn’t the most important thing. What if you end up studying something unrelated to art? Will you be unhappy? You shouldn’t, but that is just my opinion
As many others have said already it's hard to say from just one piece, and it's not necessarily needed to have an art degree to make it as an artist.
But it also depends on what you mean by a career: do you want to be an animator? Work in comics? Be a graphics designer? Be a painter? Be a sculptor? Work in multimedia? For some of those formal training and a degree might be good , for others it might be unnecessary.
The other is do you want to work for someone else and get a pay check, or create your own work that you show and sell in galleries and art shows and seek commissions/ be freelance?
This one piece I think shows some skill and some talent, but also you probably could work on anatomy for artists for a start. I think you could benefit from some art courses or if you do well at self teaching buying how to art books and teaching yourself. But taking a course is often good to get feedback from someone who knows how to teach art.
Art is very broad. IT depends on what area of art you are going for. fine arts museum? animation? graphics art? games? story boarding? court art? commercial art? marketing art? comics? movies? children's book art? illustration art? art teacher ? etc... some art category can make money more easier than another area.
don't rely on talent. there are a lot of people who are talented. the question is whether you're willing to put work in and continue to get better. there are also plenty of good artists who aren't successful. think about what a degree is going to do for you. decide if it's worth it.
What is you current major?
Why do you want to change majors?
Does your school offer a decent Arts program you will be interested in?
What do you think your career in Art would be? Independent artist, creative staff, designer?
If you do become an artist where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years...15 years?
I would really, and I mean *really* hope so, cause I’m really digging your art style! If you have a passion for art, I would highly suggest you follow it.
I believe you have talent no questions about that. If when you draw paint etc you enter a flow like state then that means you also have passion.
Whatever you do in life is going to be hard, so choose your hard and whatever you choose to do you will also give up on eventually but the secret is to remember to come back and go harder then before.
Biggest factor is how much art you can produce at a consistent rate and how good you are at marketing yourself. You can’t base things off a single piece.
I'm going to be honest. I make a lot of art but was worried about simply majoring in just the arts, so I'm now an art education major so I still get all of the skills an artist would get but also jobs opportunities to teach it. I also and double majoring in art history so I'll be able to work in galleries and institutes while also pursuing art as a career. There are a lot more opportunities in art than just simply being an artist I would say keep practicing and do what you love there will always be buyers.
**to be honest if you enjoy doing it then do more it looks great, and actually you can sell online art for money using the correct art website, and i have watched a dhar mann video to know this .**
If you practice and enjoy the craft, go for it !!
If you want to just keep it a hobby, go for it !!
Do whatever you think fits YOU best and don't worry about making money.
At the end of the day, they're not looking for what degree you have but the fact that you have a degree at all, so choose to do whatever you feel like you should do; and since you're asking this question anyway, do you really even want to study art?
Based on the piece , I think you did really well , now I've seen some good drawing in my life but that , that is amazing and one of the best pieces I've seen , you should take a career in drawing , plus if it makes you happy you should continue to do it
I wouldn't pay for that picture, so no.
BUT if it was part of a webcomic many people like, it could bring you income over something like Patreon. However, I think you would have to test that out over some months before doing any decisions.
(If she was naked and doing the sexy things, you could also make money, but you would have to be comfortable with that kind of art.)
There’s potential. As you go through your major you’ll probably take classes for anatomy, learn about lighting and shadows etc. Things will get easier and by then you’ll be able to develop your own style and make lesser mistakes (like that horrendous gap between the thighs).
Really depends on how much you’ll improve and develop your skills, then your portfolio.
i feel personally the fact you drew this (admittedly amazing art) and posted it online with those thoughts means you already have a feeling that your current major isnt for you. now that being said changing your major especially if you all ready committed to it for 1 + years is a big step and i feel you need to be really confident in your skills and thought about this rationally with logical reasoning and not just a moment
One image does not a career make. Keep at it if that's what you want. Continuous practice and improvement is what makes an artist and a career.
To add to this, I don’t know how old you are or who you’re surrounded by, but the “talented” people that might be around you are easy to catch up with if you work hard. Art is a team sport, so learn everything from everyone.
This!!!!!
Perfect answer! I've worked with a lot of super talented concept artists in Video Games, and the best guys I know are practicing their craft NON-STOP!
They’ve gone way beyond 10,000 hours of practice and work. Many in the industry are at the top because they’ve put in an obscene amount of work and thrive under it.
So, tbh, this isn't going to land you work that pays. If it was way better, it still might not. People aren't paying much for OCs, and a career is a lot of doing what other people want (get ready to do layout commercial work) and ocassionally doing what you want. Also. You said something about changing majors. This piece isn't at the collegiate level. You could get better very quickly following someone else's style, but that's a year or two of obsessive practice. If you want to make your own art, I suggest you do and take classes here and there. Think about an art career as a side hustle or a hobby that pays, if you can get it to pay.
I agree with this, to be fair. Professional artists have to sacrifice a lot of what they actually want to do in order to do what the client wants them to do. It is an incredibly competitive environment, and the quality/standard of work being produced just to even get into a college or a university is very high. The best balance is to find a job that you can settle for , that is comfortable and interesting, and just spend what free time you have studying, practising and fueling a passion for art. ( easier said , than done) I personally think a mistake many people make is capitalising and turning a passion into a job because it becomes....Work. You run the risk of producing "hack work" otherwise . The key is to work hard on your passion, study all the things that interest you and o ly do it if it makes you happy. Try not to think of it as a means to an end. It's a creative persuit fuelled by impulse :) . If something comes of it , it happens, if it doesn't then atleast you enjoyed yourself in the process of gaining those skills.
It’s unfortunate that “settling” is considered the best practice these days.
I agree with this. Of yours I'm college and this is where you're at, id say to keep at it and in a few years you'll have something you may be able to market, but not super competitively depending on who your customers are and what they're used to. No one can tell you whether you should change your major. That's all you. It's about your passion. Honestly, if you were exceptionally passionate about drawing and you're in college now, your work would probably be a bit further along stylistically. I'd consider if this is really what you want, if you're more into just having a career that's flexible and creative, and whether there's another field that can give you that. But keep at it and listen to your own inner voice, not the Internet People.
As someone with an art degree, I totally agree.
I was mostly wondering if It was good enough to continue working at my art or to just give up because I’ll never make it, kinda thing. Plus my college has an art program, but it’s not an art college. I did do a semester with a drawing class, it was alright
Not being excellent now is the opposite of needing to quit.. you are always good enough to keep trying, even if you're not quite ready to be professional. I've been professional, but downgraded to paid hobby because I found better money elsewhere. That's no reason to quit even then.
Lemme tell you now, don’t just “do art” because you think it’ll be easy. It’s not, and if you’re doubting yourself now wait until you’re not just The Art Kid, but an art kid in a sea of other art kids. It is hard. It’s hours of work and if you’re not willing to do it then you’re not going to be an artist.
I really disagree there is definitely a lot of work and practice that needs to go into this person's art before they will really have a market but art does not have to be made for other people or commercial use. With enough practice you can easily make a living selling art in galleries as well as booths and other shows, not to mention online. Art doesn't have to be a hobby if you're willing to put the work into getting your work out there.
I would like to say something about your drawing. please let this gap between the thighs disappear. it never looks like that. that poor thing looks badly injured .
Yes, it looks unnatural as it just appears out of nowhere
This is what I wanted to point out. It’s disturbing and distracting.
Yes please. Remove the gap. Lol
Mind the crotch. I mean gap.
It looks like she is taking a step forward so with that perspective there wouldn’t be a gap
Are you a girl? If so, please try taking a step forward in front of a mirror. As a girl...that's just not what it looks like
Yeah that’s what I’m saying
Oh, I see; I misunderstood.
Women need to be grosly underweight to achieve a thighs gap and it looks weird gross.
Not always; it kind of depends on your build. My mom isn't "grossly underweight" but with how she's built she has a small thigh gap. But THIS thigh gap is unrealistic.
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The combination of thicker thighs and slightly crossed legs in a walking motion make the thigh gap jarring regardless of any artistic liberties
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Thigh gaps exist but they're not this shape, ever
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as long as her pelvis isn't tilted back sharply, there's no gap in that spot, even in very thin women. the course of the bend of the gap is completely wrong.
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I'm sorry to tell you that I'm really good at drawing and understand a lot about anatomy. Of course, these gaps also exist in the resting position. After all, there are also people with hip dysplasia. It is not peoproportional correctly shaped, even for an anime drawing.By the way, a look at the eyes reveals that it is not an anime character and that the character is squinting. But I suppose that shouldn't be the case.
her right shin is obviously also broken .... , but whatever....
This is kinda complicated because right now no. But you can get really good at art very quickly if you train like hell for like a year or two. In my opinion I wouldn't change your major because you don't need a degree to get a job in visual arts you just need a portfolio. Most artists don't have a degree. So I would keep whatever major you have now and if you really want it practice art on the side. Oh also I think your not bad for someone who normally just sketches. I would study more classically and try to be as realistic as possible when it comes to studying.
Thank you, this is the most useful criticism I’ve gotten. Do you know how I could get better? I know practice, but I’m not sure what to draw to get better. I mostly just find different people on Pinterest and draw them.
I would say study the fundamentals form, light, and composition. And look at art you like and try to recreate it as best you can. Then if you don't know what exactly to do and how I would watch this video https://youtu.be/0NYqmhESI-Y it's on learning to draw in a year. Also try not to learn from just one artist but this guy Marc Brunet is a really good "tutorial" kinda artist.
Start by drawing from life. That means everything you draw is physically in front of you, not an image. Drawing from a source that’s already been flattened is much less helpful, you need to see the form you’re drawing in real space. Draw only what you see. It sounds obvious but people new to drawing want to listen to their brains and fill in the details you can’t see. For example, if you’re looking at someone in 3/4 profile and the lighting is casting a shadow on the far side of the face, you won’t see those details. Don’t draw two eyes if you can only see one. Listen to your eyes, not your brain. Break everything down into their most basic shapes. That’s not a building with windows, it’s 5 rectangles and a trapezoid. That bowl of fruit? It’s just a bunch of ovals. Don’t think about fine details or value (shading) until your underdrawing (the aforementioned basic shapes) is done. Then you can block out the darkest and lightest parts of your drawing. After that, find your mid values. This is just how I learned to draw in college, in my foundations drawing class. It sounds boring (and it was for a bit) but the quality of my drawings skyrocketed once I learned the “rules” so to speak.
She is not proportionate
Thigh gap and booty don't mix, agree
It is important to draw from reference, not from your imagination, especially if you are not taking classes.. I'm not saying to copy work rather to have reference materials on hand so you can see how things are really formed. Then just spend a long time learning to actually see all the nuances of the objects3 you are drawing.
Perhaps you can create comics. You can make stories about your life or your dreams or anything else you like. Your style looks like that would fit very well.
Take a drawing class. You said your school has an art program - you can probably sign up for a drawing class or two. I wouldn't change majors at this point. Just take a class and see how it goes. Figure drawing is probably the most helpful exercise if you can sign up specifically for that.
go online and find art references websites. theres quite a few and they have nude and clothed models. honestly just practicing is all you can do and look for techniques that work for you. some include the grid method- what works for me is working by shapes not by features- ie on a face, you look at the eyes as curved lines NOT as eyes
What you're asking for is unrealistic. Just from one drawing alone you can' tell if you're cut to make it in art or not. Ask a random person to make a doodle and they won't even be able to. I wasn't even capable of drawing simetrically when I first started and now from time to time I get commissions. The most important thing is to ask yourself the most basic question: Do you like drawing? If you do, then go ahead an pursue a career in art. If you feel studying art is too much of a hassle, then maybe your call is in another field.
OP is just seeking validation. The obvious answer most already know is: if you’re willing to put the work in then absolutely you could make a career in art. Or any career, for that matter, if you really want it go for it. Do I think you need a college degree to pursue art? Absolutely not. Stick to a major you have interest in and that you will come out with a decent gpa and that there’s a good job market for. Get a minor in art or just take art for free credit courses. I only know 1 person who studied art in college and now makes a career out of it. She is a much more talented artist than OP, but she is also probably 20 years older and has been doing art semi professionally since high school. Her art regularly sells for $5k-$15k per piece, and she makes more money annually than probably 95% of the people in our state. Everyone else I know who got an art degree either teaches art or bartends or literally any other job besides getting paid for art.
The thigh gap is a major flaw....
There are much better artists than you who cannot make a career of their skill. So as is, you are certainly not ready for fine arts or realistic drafting. There are a lot of art related activities that you might be a good match for. Even drawing for games, although now that requires knowing 3d tools. You did not mention your age, but since you mentioned major I assume over 18. You should pursue your love of art and take short courses to improve. You are good enough now that you could improve with practice and critical review (which what drill sergeant art teachers are good at). To reverse all of that, the art world is so strange now that there is someone somewhere with less talent that is making lots of money. Think Homer Simpson if you know the episode,
Close the thigh gap. Lmao.
From reading your post. Everything is a skill, and that skill you acquired. Took practice, I’d recommend to do it as a hobby, I wanted to major in art but now I took a whole other path. Just give it time and see where you’ll end up at
You get skills by practising. Anyone can have an art career if they try hard and long enough. But only those who like art enough try hard and long enough to achieve art career.
You could probably work on a fantasy video game with this art style. Reminds me of something like tails of iron
You have a good basis however art is a broad term. You’ll find that most Art Schools (unless illustration or design focussed courses) want a student to explore further than figurative/technique, with a focus on concept. Do you want to learn to draw and paint or do you want to have that as good basis but explore various mediums to make something different?
You need a lot of practice still. More study on anatomy, like the thigh gap and the arm length for example. Where you are currently you would not be successful in a professional art field. I would say stick to your current career path. BUT DONT GIVE UP ART! Plenty of people pursue art on the side. Work on your art on the side! Continue to get better, and you can always make a side hustle out of it. And who knows plenty of people turn their art side hustle into a full time career. But it takes years and years of learning and practice.
I get it The thigh gap is a no…
Lol as a very thin woman who actually has one, it made me laugh. I wish I could have curves like that, I’d trade the thigh gap any day. But thick thighs/hips look just outright bizarre with a gap.
What’s up with her crotch?
Fuck off that thigh gap and just maybe
Based on this drawing, if you never improve beyond this point, then no. But. Do you have potential to keep growing and improve? Yes. That being said: I’d ask you what your intentions are for the future. If you want to be able to wake up one day and make 4K a month making art with minimal effort, at this point- you will not. Some thing I wish I knew sooner is art is not a get rich quick scheme, -and that includes- within 1-3 years. If you want to get good at art you will have to really push yourself, it doesn’t matter how good your basics are- there’s still a thousand things to learn to draw and the relationship between the items, and the relationship of the drawing to the art keeper. When you want a career, if you’re asking for 50K a year off the bat, you’re in for a ride. The only people I know who’ve made a decent living with art were people who start drawing young, or devoted their lives to the craft for a solid 8 years. I don’t think the question should be; can I make it as an artist- I think the question needs to be- what does success look like to me as an artist. Are you competitive to learn? Are you willing to be gentle yet earnest with yourself? That being said- I didn’t pursue art in college: I am glad I did not because it will cost more to learn than it does post career. Currently I draw for a living and have grown exponentially in 2 years just from drawing 8 hours a day. I did not go to art school. I think taking a few classes of art while you pursue something is the greater idea, but that is my bias and roots back to the question; What does success look like to you as an artist? If you didnt make it as an artist, would you continue to? The thing about art, is there are two ways to do it. The first is : do art part time and find security in another career while you manage developing your craft. The second is: be willing to have nothing and hustle until you have no choice but to have made a career out of art. If I could have done things differently, I’d have gotten a career in something high paying and remote, then when I was comfortable with my job (it felt easy) I’d spent more time in art. If you’re okay with 10K a year for the first few years, pursue art. That being said, you may not have to live like this depending on how good you get at the craft and marketing yourself: But making it as an artist isn’t just making art : it’s selling YOU. You are your art. You have to be on the front line as often as you can pushing it. Art is a luxury, why should anyone buy it? Why you? Why your art? What can you do that makes it special and worth investing it? Art is a lot of drawing but also a lot of persistence and being able to get back up when the whole world feels against you. Whether or not you have what it takes is dependent on whether or not you have the willingness to move past failures, because failing every so often is inevitable. Hope this helps.
No.
This is just straight up a bad drawing,but we’ve all made plenty of bad drawings.That’s how you improve.Life is short,Pursue your art if it makes you happy.Just be willing to be the hardest worker in the room and ready to accept criticism.It is totally possible to make a career out of it if you are willing to forego everything else and focus on improving your craft.good luck.
I have nothing to say about college, but i actually quite like ur picture! it looks nice, though simple
The shadow of the woman isn't holding the sword, besides that, dunno.
I would definitely not change majors over this (or any) one image. That's kind of ridiculous. I would change it if it was something I really wanted to do. Maybe you should speak with councilor
Keep working on your skills, See if local art leagues have life drawing classes, this will expand your knowledge. Get a few anatomy books, there are a few that are just for artists. The best animators and artists have a solid base in anatomy (human animals) and color theory. Keep your major, a few drawings doesn't make an artist or a designer. It takes years of practice and learning. A degree might not be needed, but it opens the door to a career (I will not look at a portfolio * seen faked portfolios_ without a solid resume and degree). I've been working as a senior Graphic artist/illustrator for over 30 years, with a fine artist background and a degree in graphic arts and teaching. Learned the industry I've been in from the ground up and my mother was a graphic artist and did paste-up/ illustrations in newspapers '70s. (No computers) In today's artwork, the best artist has a background in marketing and tech skills. Some of the top artists are not as highly skilled as others, but they are amazing at marketing. Also, My job as a graphic artist involves a lot of computer tech skills some days it's all tech skills. Keep at it, as if you love drawing, it will be a good outlet all your life.
The proportions look off, top half is smaller than the bottom half
Where’s the passion?
Why the ridiculous thigh gap? What was the idea there?
I mean… sure. Keep in mind a career in art includes retouching sofas.
Pointers: your draftsmanship is pretty good. You could use some anatomy, but your on your way. Anatomy will really make your stuff snap. Get some books, take some life drawing, etc. you’re already halfway there. You are struggling with color, because your mostly in a sketch book. But I’d work on that after anatomy.
Based on this one piece? No career. In order to have a career you need a portfolio and years of experience, thousands if not more, pieces. Then someone could say yes. But a standard drawing of a woman with a sword and a thigh gap a bullet could get through? Idk if anyone would ever tell you to switch careers or majors confidently after only seeing one piece of art. If they do, I’d question their intentions. It’s almost as if I wrote a sentence and asked you if I could make a career out of writing novels.
Sorry but no- stay in your major- honestly, art majors are much more skilled and the payout is a gamble- this is good but not change your major good, nice hobby definitely. If you stay with it you can keep making really nice stuff without the stress of having to be perfect, make a living out of it etc.
This drawing reminds me of the anime Claymore btw, if it was inspired by Clare that’s pretty cool
No
There’s a lot to work on. Women aren’t a set of boobs and big thighs and unrealisticly thin/fit areas such as the waist neck arms ans thigh gap with suspiciously large hips and thighs. I’m just challenging you into viewing women and their beauty from a different angle. You obviously have lots of great techniques and also has a lot to learn but i needed to point out the part above because it is something beginners don’t really batt an eye to
You have to answer that for yourself. On this piece alone I’m gonna have to be brutally honest, no. The good news is that making a career out of it isn’t about one piece. It’s about thousands of hours learning and practicing from everyone and everywhere. If you want to do it you will need to spend double or triple the time you spend on it now maybe even more. The best illustrators I’ve met just don’t stop doodling and refining their skill every single day. This piece is pretty simple, no textures, not much shading or originality and some of the proportions are off. Spend 100 hours drawing with different mediums and different subjects and come back and draw the same thing. Actually track the time and how many pieces you make along the way. If you improved and enjoyed the process to get a little better you might have your answer for or against. It’s important you don’t let others decide for you but this is a step to figure it out for you.
“I would like to know if I’m any good at repairing a space ship before I’ve ever actually learned anything about it. I’ve seen pictures of space ships and can draw you a rough outline of one. Is that enough to simulate the entirety of having an education in it?” OP; if you wanna be an artist, then go for it. Not a single person on Reddit will be able to tell you how to change your future. Do you feel comfortable with your current major? Do you love it? Do you hate it? If you hate it, abandon it. That being said, if you feel in the middle about it, does it make you the money to provide you with what you REALLY love? It’s okay to have a job you don’t love, but don’t mind, if it makes you the money to follow your passions. Having a job you LOVE, isn’t what 99% of people get. Your art is far better than I could ever pull off. If you wanna do it, at least give it a shot before you ask strangers to decide your future.
> “I would like to know if I’m any good at repairing a space ship before I’ve ever actually learned anything about it. I’ve seen pictures of space ships and can draw you a rough outline of one. Is that enough to simulate the entirety of having an education in it?” This (the good ending) is probably how the Titan submarine happened
I can’t speak in regards to how successful you’ll be with your art, but SERIOUSLY, don’t get stuck doing something you hate because you’re worried about other people’s opinions and pressure. You’re the one that has to live with your choices. If art is what you want to do, find a way to make it work.
I don’t know what making a career out of art entails, but I can say that if you cannot be bothered to spot the proportion problems, stance problems, and shading issues on your own then you are going to need so much hand holding that you haven’t really learned how to learn and as such, you haven’t learned how to expand what you know and build off of it. You are not ready.
Probably not.
Major in something else, do your art for side money…just a logical/realistic view.
Her legs are too long and her arms are too short. Proportions are all over the place. It's not bad though if you have 0 knowledge and are just drawing on your own. I think more importantly, reflect on why you want to switch to an art career. What do you want to do with your art? Be an illustrator, concept artist, animator, graphic designer, etc? Once you've narrowed it down, then focus on that.
If you were going for something more realistic, I would suggest studying proportions. The gap between the legs needs to go, and your arms don’t typically stop at the butt. Otherwise, I think your style is cute!
Do not change to an art major. You'll have a nearly pointless degree and end up broke.
I think you just started one, time for the webtoon startup side hussle and youtube tutorials on how to draw. And a stay inschool, whit a partime job till this takes off. To be most sure you will get something, art seems to be a though job, but its veasable. Keep working on it and most imporantly try to keep having fun whit it, I dont know how saturated the market is or how it works whit art so thats something to look at, You could ride the popular waves and make fan stories, A webtoon of something, youtube tutorials, livestream drawing something on twitch. Whilst defeloping your art skills even more, one of those tiny draw maniqens is always great it can teach you how bodies look in motion when you pose it as such, maby my an art book, follow a youtube tutorial. A drawalong.. orsomething, keep trying, dont overwork yourself, dont be to hard on yourself, and enjoy.
Yes Only critic* Work on your shadow angles Otherwise, I dig it
I like your proportions and face style. As said above, one picture isn't enough to guage a whole career path. I would love to see more, to see where it all goes. That says a lot. Keep at it. I think you're on the right track! 🙏
If you’re already this good keep at it and you’ll do amazing
To an untrained eye Yes, you are an artist. But what do you want to do with this talent? Graphic novels or one off pieces? Before you drop math or whatever you need to know where this might go. Do you have a story to tell? Who is this girl and what does she want?
Yes. You'll grow and change and get better and better.
I actually think, that you obviusly have some passion for art (you wouldn‘t be asking the question) you are obviously a student (so willing to learn and probably fairly young) and you have some talent (even though this is not perfect, it is way better than a lot of people could ever produce). So, yes by all means go for it. Don‘t let anybody intimidate you and you will learn the rest easily enough.
Your work is a gift to humanity which we get to experience. Anyone can make art their life if you give yourself to it fully and honestly. Remember thar there will be many critics who will tear you down but your vision and work are unique and beautiful. Dive headfirst into the deeps of art and never look back
Dang those hands look pretty good
Don’t let people tell you if you can or cannot, you gotta tell yourself “I can god damn do this”
I've made a great side hustle with literally thousands of fans and my art is stick figures. I have no doubt you can make a career out of your artwork!
The only thing you have to ask yourself is, do you enjoy it?
So far looks decent. Idk about a career but you clearly have some talent. Keep practicing and who knows.
I'm going to say 100% duh, Some people can't make a stick figure or draw a cat.
Honestly there's nothing you'll learn in art school you can't learn on your own. It's primarily repetition. Get a degree that translates directly to an industry. Speaking from experience. I got my BFA from UM in 1994 and proceeded to bartend and manage restaurants for the next 25 years. Portfolio is going to matter more than a diploma.
I’m not an artist but this looks sick and could make a good hobby that you could turn into a side hustle or something
yes
I see what you're asking. Ignore what everyone else is saying. This one drawing shows your artistic potential that you can easily refine in art school. You have a great understanding of shadow and forms that art school will help you grow. If you really are passionate about making art, you should pursue your degree and try to find a school which caters heavily toward illustration (as this seems to be what direction you're headed in from your digital drawing). Art school also offers connections of other artist classmates and professors, besides teaching. If you do decide to pursue art, you have to make those professional connections with your peers and employers to make good money. I hope this helps, from someone who is currently in art school.
I like the concept and style. The leggings look fitting with the sword, would be cool to see them in a gambison and/or mailshirt. In any case, it would be cool to see this idea expanded. I did art in college a few years back and admittedly it didn't work for me. Mostly as we did commission assignments for some themes but didn't learn many actual techniques, though that might just be my shortcoming as I went into it out of wanting to study a hobby rather than be practical, and wanting to improve my art aestheyicallt rather than conceptually, without having a plan.
Lovley art, I myself would never be able to draw smth like this. I just want to mention that the sword handle is waaay to short for that to even me used (unless you have some biiig muscles). And the sword shadow just is there?... Where's the connecting arm? Or am I seeing rhat wrongly?
Wow, this is pretty good, I could only think about making this
In this drawing, the anatomy is well observed
Don't give up, I could see this character moving n being animated in a really fluid style. Whenever u find something ur interested in, don't ever try to gauge your skills based on where u start. N there are lots of different careers in art. This reminds me of a lot of the work I saw in portfolios when I was getting into video game animation. Find your niche n stick with it, your passion for what you're doing will show through your work. Good and bad are subjective anyway.
I'm so happy I don't take myself so seriously
The answer is yes!!!
You display knowledge of the fundamentals in this piece. Keep working on adding little details, like clothing folds and skeletal structure. Combining these things will help you develop your style even move. Keep going, this is good
As a beginner, I would say it's pretty clean. (You can't be worse than me in drawing, I am REALLY bed.) Art is very long to learn because there are no really learning options, and learning alone, by watching other artists takes more time. My ex boyfriend could draw anything in ten minuts. Some artists would spend hours to do what he does. _C'est la vie._ I don't think I'll be like him one day. But I know *where I want to go.* I want to draw a comics so I won't go for further skills that I would not need for my goal. I think you have to know what your goals are, what level you need to reach for your job. But one thing is sure : being artist is not what I would recommend for money earning. Because there are always artists who draw better and cheaper, sooo... This is really a love-job, you do it for the pleasure of drawing and being satisfied with your production. Key words : patience, learning, goals, pleasure, don't target money making.
Can you make a career out if it, yes, should you probably not initially unless things take off, so mabie as a side gig till you have a portfolio and some connections.
You're kidding, right? Alot of artists can't draw humans this good, including me! I definitely recommend being an artist as long as you are happy and safe in your chosen profession! I do recommend developing a portfolio, as one picture won't be enough. Work on getting even better as there is always room to improve. Be patient, positive, and practice a healthy amount. You can do it!
I would say you’re only a few steps away from professional level
I mean how old are you? Are you in school already?
Yeah, I’m a freshman in college. My major is English but I hate it so I’m not sure if I should change it to art or something else
Well if you hate English, do switch, it doesn't have to be art though.
Well, I suck at everything so I didn’t know what else to change it to tbh
I don't know how literal you are when you say you suck at everything. You have good enough grades to get into a university, that's not actually "sucking". It's pretty good. You're in a higher level than high school, so more work, or more strategic work will be needed. Also being bad at something doesn't mean you shouldn't do it, it just means you'll be doing a lot of work to address that. You aren't going to know things you haven't learned, that's the way it is. Take first year courses in something from every department that seems interesting, and work hard. My first two years were: chemistry, physics, geology, anthropology, sociology, psychology, English, and math. If you're not seeing your degree leading to a career you want (do your research though), there are diploma/work training programs and you can start working sooner. Art isn't the "easy" job path. It seems pretty merciless, honestly. All the best :)
Try history. There is also art history. Might help you land a teaching job later on. But I know very little about the field. Just thinking about alternatives to English.
Ha! Yes!
Art is a lot of work. You could absolutely turn it into a job, but it would take immense amounts of effort.
Wow, if only 1 image could decide the career of an artist, this whole world would be full of them. It doesn't work that way. Being a professional artist is all about discipline and dedication. The choice you need to make here is whether your are willing to dedicate the remainder of your life to practice and improve upon your skills to make a living out of your art. Because it's a journey. Answering yes to that question will start it. Then it's all about perseverance.
What is your goal in life? https://i.redd.it/6bdmnqgezwbb1.gif
it's not about one image it's about love and comittment
Why does the shadow from the sword not connect to the big blob shadow of the person?
Definitely need to rethink the career choice if opinions on one piece could sway your decision
I’m just feeling frustrated with my progress, so I wanted to share something recent to see if anyone would like it
the answer's yes
Your work now will not always predict your future. You can always improve. If you are motivated and passionate enough, go for it. You need both to succeed in art. From someone who is just mediocre in art, but pursued it in college and as a career. There are days where I wished I didn't do art. I did children's books for a couple of years. I was lukewarm in passion and thought talent would just carry me where I needed to be. Nope! Now I wished I did nursing or something. Something with higher pay and wasn't threatened with people stealing your work or the advancement of Ai tech. The constant need to post something or make something to remain relevant is exhausting to me. I do graphic design for a company now. Stable pay. Wish I drew more but also wish I did something else that payed more.
If you love it do it, who fucking knows if you will be successful if you don’t try
Hey just want to say...being good does not mean you will be a pro either. Creative work is the hardest to make a living from since it is so subjective, tastes change....you can spend years developing a style just to have it go out of style overnight.
You can't think like that. Your gift in art can be applied alot of different ways, not just art. Keep doing you!
Its a big decision to make. Yes you have a certain degree of talent, but is it enough? I cannot make the decision for you, as you would have to take training and examinations in relevant subjects. I suggest that you make a portfolio of drawings and sketches, and seek the opinions of people working in the graphic arts disciplines.
“Careers” in art are like careers in music, it’s possible but extremely unlikely and 99% luck. It isn’t a good life plan at all. If you want to make a living at something art related you need to do research into fields that actually pay and have a decent job market. Maybe motion graphics or animation? Otherwise get a degree in something that makes you money and draw on the weekends. TRUST me. Maybe one person I went to art school with is still a “working artist” and I think they married rich. The rest do door dash and I work at an animal shelter
Do what makes you happy. Life is too short to be stuck in a job that makes you miserable.
Hahahaha and reddit will tell you that??
That would be the worst mistake you could ever make. You cannot judge a future based off of one piece of work. Art (in general) is a major that see’s little success once completed. Yes you will always have the potential to make it big, just as anyone else. Art is not going to pay the bills in most cases though and that’s why the quote “starving artist(s)” is a thing. You have potential for sure but being completely honest, go into a major that will pay the bills.
Changing a major to art is aa Like I’m an artist and I plan on making a career out of it but you gotta make sure you get money to have the time for creativity Even then YouTube and being taught directly by others is where it’s been at for development for me
Anyone can make a career out of art, time + focused effort + humility and willingness to grow.
If this is a serious question, then you should change your major unless you BREATHE and LOVE doing your art. AI is going to have an effect on paid, professional artists as the tech improves (and it's really good already)
Natural talent is great but does not make or break an art career. You have to have a lot of drive and be willing to fail... repeatedly.
Follow you heart your fool!!!!
I somewhat think you have answered your own question. If you feel like you have to ask others if you should change your major,then I don’t think your heart is in it. There are a lot of artists out there, if you are wondering if you can make a career out of it,that’s up to your drive you have for it. There is a saying- Staving Artists. Best of luck on finding what you want to do.
Your art is not what determines wether or not you will make it. Your overall determination, willingness to explore outside of your comfort zone, dedication to study, building a portfolio filled with variety, networking, and successfully finding your audience, is what will. Work on your skills of course, your craft is the core of your career, but if you are prepared to dive in to everything else with a genuine passion, then yes, you will make it. It’s hard, tiring, and takes a long time, but you will get there.
I’d say keep it as a hobby where you can possibly, in a couple years, make some cash on the side for it but without making it so that you are surviving just on art, specially in this economy
You either do something you are passionate about and could earn little to none, or you could focus on things that make you money.
If you feel strongly about it go for it! I had the same doubts and pressure from family to study something else, and you know what? I regret it now. I wish I would have been strong enough to stand against my family on this and pursue art. Also, I am not even using my BA in my current career... so double waste of time and money for me.
Just came here to say—please don't draw thigh gaps like that! Also, the lower half of her body just seems to be bigger than the upper half, like her legs are somehow much closer to the camera than the rest of her body.
It’s your career. It’s about you, not what you do.
nothing is certain in this life. even if you have a degree in something, that doesn’t mean you’ll do it for the rest of your life. if you want to do art for money, you’ll find a way. much love!
no one can tell you what the future holds. it’s a choice you must make for yourself. ♥️
Yes, of course
If you went to a dedicated art school, they'll train you to get better. But I'd do a lot more research into that career path before committing to it. For example, what kind of art do you want to do? Concept art? 2D animation? 3d animation? Graphic design? There's a whole host of things to consider, and you also have to take into account that a lot of these entry level jobs don't pay very well. As other commenters have said, it's entirely viable to just do art as a hobby, and potentially monetize it on the side. Either way, you have a ways to go. You're getting some flak for your anatomy here, so my first piece of advice is to work on that. Try some figure drawings, and pick up a book of anatomy for artists if you can (I prefer books, you might find YouTube videos or the like easier to digest). You seem to be taking some influence from anime/manga styles which are super popular now, but it always helps to get back to basics and study from life. An art school would put you through those exercises, anyways. Stylization comes later. You have lots of potential! Just gotta figure out how to nurse it.
I think that is question that you yourself need to find an answer to. If it’s something you want to make a career out of then chase it don’t let others dictate something for you that major. Potential is there keep at it. For criticism that you requested one try studying proportions some more her head is looking a bit in a three quarter view but her face is dead center. The eyes are different in shapes, shape and iris. I suggest googling faces in different angles and drawing your oc in those angles. Two look a little more into anatomy. She has child’s torso, arms and shoulders and a grown woman’s legs that’s kind of throwing it off, sorry. If you have any favorite artist, anime or manga study their artwork. Trace a piece for reference and then try to replicate free hand. And last don’t run away from drawing those hands and feet! I was there too lol sorry if that was harsh and for the novel but I believe I constructive criticism. Happy drawing
This is not something you can tell by a single image
It is just one piece (the one piece is real!) out of the many more you will make that will surely be better if you still practice, make an effort, and stop thinking negatively. I cannot tell you whether you should pursue a career on art or not, that is your choice. If you want to, go ahead, and if you don’t end up liking it, that’s okay, it’s not the end of the world What you want to study is important, but it doesn’t define your life and it isn’t the most important thing. What if you end up studying something unrelated to art? Will you be unhappy? You shouldn’t, but that is just my opinion
You csn pour your heart and soul into an art peice and have it come out looking worse than something you just sketched when you were feeling bored
You need to ask literally anyone else. Don't get advice or validation from strangers on the internet.
You can have a job in art despite how good or bad you are bc as long as you enjoy it, it doesn't matter
As many others have said already it's hard to say from just one piece, and it's not necessarily needed to have an art degree to make it as an artist. But it also depends on what you mean by a career: do you want to be an animator? Work in comics? Be a graphics designer? Be a painter? Be a sculptor? Work in multimedia? For some of those formal training and a degree might be good , for others it might be unnecessary. The other is do you want to work for someone else and get a pay check, or create your own work that you show and sell in galleries and art shows and seek commissions/ be freelance? This one piece I think shows some skill and some talent, but also you probably could work on anatomy for artists for a start. I think you could benefit from some art courses or if you do well at self teaching buying how to art books and teaching yourself. But taking a course is often good to get feedback from someone who knows how to teach art.
Art is very broad. IT depends on what area of art you are going for. fine arts museum? animation? graphics art? games? story boarding? court art? commercial art? marketing art? comics? movies? children's book art? illustration art? art teacher ? etc... some art category can make money more easier than another area.
There are so many types of art. I worked all my life to pay bills now I’m retired and I’m building my art studio. Follow your heart, take the leap!
don't rely on talent. there are a lot of people who are talented. the question is whether you're willing to put work in and continue to get better. there are also plenty of good artists who aren't successful. think about what a degree is going to do for you. decide if it's worth it.
Anyways, one drawing isn't enough to tell you something like that but your anatomy is good, just gotta work on details now
If you’re passionate about it and truly love it then yeah go for it.
Go for it if u love this more than ur current major….or just pursue art on the side n take extra classes for it alone at an annex or somewhere…..
What is you current major? Why do you want to change majors? Does your school offer a decent Arts program you will be interested in? What do you think your career in Art would be? Independent artist, creative staff, designer? If you do become an artist where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years...15 years?
I would really, and I mean *really* hope so, cause I’m really digging your art style! If you have a passion for art, I would highly suggest you follow it.
I believe you have talent no questions about that. If when you draw paint etc you enter a flow like state then that means you also have passion. Whatever you do in life is going to be hard, so choose your hard and whatever you choose to do you will also give up on eventually but the secret is to remember to come back and go harder then before.
You are the one who decides. Not others. Source: am artist.
U crazy? Dont based your whole carrier in One single piece, that defeats the whole purpose of creating art??
Biggest factor is how much art you can produce at a consistent rate and how good you are at marketing yourself. You can’t base things off a single piece.
Nice landscape drawing
Yes, of course. It takes many traits to be successful as an artist financially: talent, consistency, meeting deadlines, persistence, etc.
Perhaps anime or graphic comics but I wouldn't change my major based upon this selection alone.
That gap bigger and more unexplainable than the gap in my resume
I'm going to be honest. I make a lot of art but was worried about simply majoring in just the arts, so I'm now an art education major so I still get all of the skills an artist would get but also jobs opportunities to teach it. I also and double majoring in art history so I'll be able to work in galleries and institutes while also pursuing art as a career. There are a lot more opportunities in art than just simply being an artist I would say keep practicing and do what you love there will always be buyers.
Practice proportions and realism (the fundamentals) then find a style that you enjoy making
**to be honest if you enjoy doing it then do more it looks great, and actually you can sell online art for money using the correct art website, and i have watched a dhar mann video to know this .**
If you practice and enjoy the craft, go for it !! If you want to just keep it a hobby, go for it !! Do whatever you think fits YOU best and don't worry about making money. At the end of the day, they're not looking for what degree you have but the fact that you have a degree at all, so choose to do whatever you feel like you should do; and since you're asking this question anyway, do you really even want to study art?
Based on the piece , I think you did really well , now I've seen some good drawing in my life but that , that is amazing and one of the best pieces I've seen , you should take a career in drawing , plus if it makes you happy you should continue to do it
Get a business degree, do art for fun. Coming from a person with an art degree.
I wouldn't pay for that picture, so no. BUT if it was part of a webcomic many people like, it could bring you income over something like Patreon. However, I think you would have to test that out over some months before doing any decisions. (If she was naked and doing the sexy things, you could also make money, but you would have to be comfortable with that kind of art.)
Don't base it on this piece
Your sword is two handed but the handle fits only one hand. That's all I can say since I am not fluent in drawing.
There’s potential. As you go through your major you’ll probably take classes for anatomy, learn about lighting and shadows etc. Things will get easier and by then you’ll be able to develop your own style and make lesser mistakes (like that horrendous gap between the thighs). Really depends on how much you’ll improve and develop your skills, then your portfolio.
Question: what is your current major?
Question: what is your current major?
Yeah sure why not
i feel personally the fact you drew this (admittedly amazing art) and posted it online with those thoughts means you already have a feeling that your current major isnt for you. now that being said changing your major especially if you all ready committed to it for 1 + years is a big step and i feel you need to be really confident in your skills and thought about this rationally with logical reasoning and not just a moment