Years have gone by and nothing has changed - people still ask how to be better and improve their art skills. Of course there should be a talent and a real interest into that( both I have always had) and practice. Practice is the most important thing. Even if you have great skills you have to practice. May ask why? But then I will ask back - have you developed your own style? And these things are really important. As an artist for many years I can say that all these things work together to be better. And I do not think if even is possible to ever stop practice. Every sketch is already practicing. Have met a lot of people who say "I practice every day", which is more then great and then there is those ones who say "I practice, when I have time or when I remember, but I do it." and that is not good.
My suggestion would be first to find in what you are the most interested in? Is it nature or fantasy or animation? There is a lot from what to choose.
Next step would be to just start. Can not start? Find inspiration on Google photos or Pinterest boards. Or in real life.
Draw. Even if you have work every day after that even 10 min of practice every day can make a big difference.
I know a lot of people see drawing that is finished and think that is how we did that, that easy - drew first lines with ink and then colored and done! But, i should disappoint you because before that were a lot of sketches. A lot. Mostly artists do not share sketches before because they are personal even if at the end we show finished drawing. Everything takes time.
Also can not to forget about colors and shapes. Lets say you are good at drawing but not that great at coloring,then practice to blend colors and color theory, experiment with them and mediums with which you like to work the most. Or if you have some problems with understanding how that or this is built with shapes, do some research, copy if necessary and then try by yourself. And can not to forget life practice. Sketch everything you see. Try to draw your pet or what you see in the kitchen or your favorite person. It doesnt matter. Just do it. Inspiration really is everywhere. And if you like cartoons, maybe draw those characters you love the most? Maybe animation is your art style? Or comics?
Photos you see here are from my practice sketchbook Canson 11" x 14"
Now you probably think, oh, nothing new, everyone say the same. But. We, artists can not draw with your hands, only you can. Maybe it is time to start doing?
If you read this I want you to say big big thanks for spending your time and reading this. That means a lot to me. Hope you have a great week so far! Thank you again and see you next time!
With love,
Endija