Art doesn't need to be flawless. It's all about tricking the mind into seeing something which isn't actually there. You don't have to know how to draw everything life-like to create decent art. Knowing the basics of how to draw & shade your motive is often enough to make this work

btw little tip for anyone else who is into upcycling or junk journals and such like me, if you use packaging paper:

Use an iron to flatten out the paper! I used to not do this, but it really do make a difference and makes the paper easier to work with after. :) #arttip

If you are trying to learn how to draw, keep in mind that it is a slow process. One part of which is knowing how to draw something. The other is putting said knowledge to use by grabbing a pen & practising - a lot - in order to really be able to draw that something decently.

References can make or break the art you're working on, so it's important to collect or make good ones. I chat about collecting reference and using 3D to make your own in my public September 2022 entry:

https://ko-fi.com/Post/Monthly-Wrap-Up-September-2022-Q5Q3FGOW9

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The main thing that tipped me off that I might be #ActuallyAutistic (ie. #AuDHD) is my obsession with systems.

I updated my 10 year old blog post to add my current system for keeping and managing ideas for more elaborate drawings and paintings: https://neladunato.com/blog/how-to-handle-crazy-influx-of-ideas-and-keep-ideas-organized/

Since I have a million paper sketchbooks, this is the only way to keep my all ideas where they're easy to find.

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It's OK to feel more comfortable not using the "good paper" & the "good pens", if it helps you to create. There is no shame in not using expensive art supplies.
Getting a good knowledge of your basics is what makes you become a better artist, eventually, not the supplies you use.

When shading, try to keep in mind that shadows, most of the time, are not black. Using a darker shade of the color you want to put a shadow on will make the transition look much smoother.
Also, you can try using the complementary color of the base one to apply shadows.

mid-tier art tip:

problems with your kneaded eraser drying out? need a pleasant way to travel with it?

use an Altoids container!

i've been carrying my kneaded eraser in a little altoids can for a year or two now, and it's still soft and pliable right out of the tin! no kneading required!

try it out sometime!

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