If you ask me, I quite liked your style, it has a genre to it. I want to know if you have any reference image?

Hi Hermann, I get how frustrating this stage can feel. Shading is one of those things that refuses to improve overnight, and it’s completely normal to struggle with it in the beginning. The good news is that nothing in your work shows a lack of talent. What you’re missing right now are just the basics of value control and pressure control, and… Read more

Thank you so much Hermann, that really means a lot to me 😊 I’m happy my explanation helped, and I’m sure with a little practice you’ll start seeing the results you want. I’m always here if you need any guidance along the way.
Sending warm regards back to Germany and happy drawing 🎨💙

Brooo Umi this is a huge improvement 😄 your shading is definitely better than before! I can actually see how much smoother your transitions have become, even though the paper texture is fighting you a little 😂
And don’t worry about the local sketchbook. A rough surface just means you have to layer a bit more and blend with lighter pressure. You… Read more

Umair you’ve done a really good job here. For a beginner this is solid work and you’re clearly putting in the effort. The main thing I’d suggest is to slow down on shading and try to build your values in lighter layers so the drawings look smoother and more controlled. Also keep an eye on edges. Sharp edges for shiny objects like cars and… Read more

This looks amazing Abbasi! You’ve pushed the textures really well, especially around the nose and the whiskers. The butterfly wing highlights are clean too.
And trust me, noticing the tiny areas you want to fix is actually a good sign it means your eye for realism is improving fast.
Keep going, your patience is paying off beautifully!

Hey Abbasi! 😊
Since you asked where to focus next, I had another careful look at your drawing. Honestly, you’ve already nailed the hardest parts. The textures on the cat’s face, the fur direction, the nose, and especially the butterfly wing highlights all very well done.
If you want to push this even further, here are two small areas that will… Read more

That’s a solid quick sketch, Hermann! The structure of the shark is great especially the form and flow of the body. The contrast between light and dark tones gives it a lot of power, even though it’s a quick piece. If you ever revisit it, try softening the background a little more to make the shark stand out even stronger. Really nice energy… Read more

These look great Vyshnav! 🍐 The texture and shape are really well done you’ve captured that smooth pear skin beautifully. If you want to push it a little further, try deepening the shadows under the pears and darkening the cast shadow on the table. It’ll make them pop off the page even more. Overall, lovely work they already look tasty! 😄