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weekend art study/sketches!

Happy Sunday, y'all!

here are my notes and sketches for this weekend! feel free to save if these notes if they help with you're practice, too. i think my favorite might be the goofy picture of Coil, my wizard boy.

here's a tip: if you're having art block or just feeling stuck but still really want to draw, these little meme drawings I do for my OCs are a GREAT way to get back into drawing just for fun, while also keeping the pressure off of me to make something perfect.

thats it from me! enjoy your sunday!

#sketchesoftheweek #blackartist #artstudy #artblock #strugglingartist

2025/4/27 Edited to

If you're looking to enhance your art skills, consider experimenting with various mediums. Mixing traditional mediums like watercolor and colored pencils can yield beautiful results. Ensure you control the water balance when using wet techniques, especially with markers. The way colors blend together can create depth and unexpected highlights, so play around with saturation levels and shadow accents. You might also notice that sketches based on life or your original characters (OCs) can spark a creative flow and overcome those frustrating art blocks. Taking inspiration from meme art or simple doodles can allow you to relax and rediscover the joy of creation. Remember, every artist faces struggles; embrace the process of experimentation to unlock your potential!

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so beautiful ❤️🔥! makes me wanna eat the tomato 😂. thank you for that tip i needed that ✨

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