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You guys are freaking awesome. Thanks so much.
No no no! Don't start out with lineart. That won't help you with depth. Start with simple things.
Sorry for what I'm about how I write but there is too much to write.
First Sam Peterson gave really good advice.
1st Consistency - at the beginning I feel one should just draw everyday just enough not to burn out. In the beginning it's easy to give up so always say to yourself that you will get better with time and don't push too much unless you are sure you won't back out.
2nd Subject This is too broad so I will make a few subgroups.
a) Drawing - Figure drawing is really good for beginners though it may not seem like it at first. You easily spot if something is right or not so progress is also easy to spot. This also improves your understanding of movement, emotion, line quality, anatomy and simplifying forms. There are many other things like foreshortening, but this much is enough.
b) Painting - You will know what to do in the future, but for now I suggest painting relaxing stuff like landscape that isn't too complicated. ALWAYS (for now) approach your paintings as experiments! If you make a mistake, you didn't fail, you simply understood what works and what doesn't. The experiment is a success. Even though for now you should try simple stuff so that it's fun to do, try not to play things safe. What I mean is - literally experiment with things. You can't ever stay in your comfort zone when you are trying to improve. The reason I haven't suggested painting/drawing still life is that it distracts you with too much forms and you get caught up, but try it! As I said never play it safe.
c) Forms/symmetry - Ok here is where you can begin still life drawing.
EVERYTHING ABOVE) - Watch other artists, watch tutorials (like at ctrl + paint), read, watch movies and so on. Find inspiration.
Important check out Will Terrell, Seage speaks and sycra at youtube. Wtf why did this change color? This doesn't look good. I'm sorry I can't help more. In fact if I could I would share everything I know with you, but sadly this is a thing you must experience yourself! If after a year or something you are still on this path you should write to me! I would love to see how things are! Have fun.
Sorry for what I'm about how I write but there is too much to write.
First Sam Peterson gave really good advice.
1st Consistency - at the beginning I feel one should just draw everyday just enough not to burn out. In the beginning it's easy to give up so always say to yourself that you will get better with time and don't push too much unless you are sure you won't back out.
2nd Subject This is too broad so I will make a few subgroups.
a) Drawing - Figure drawing is really good for beginners though it may not seem like it at first. You easily spot if something is right or not so progress is also easy to spot. This also improves your understanding of movement, emotion, line quality, anatomy and simplifying forms. There are many other things like foreshortening, but this much is enough.
b) Painting - You will know what to do in the future, but for now I suggest painting relaxing stuff like landscape that isn't too complicated. ALWAYS (for now) approach your paintings as experiments! If you make a mistake, you didn't fail, you simply understood what works and what doesn't. The experiment is a success. Even though for now you should try simple stuff so that it's fun to do, try not to play things safe. What I mean is - literally experiment with things. You can't ever stay in your comfort zone when you are trying to improve. The reason I haven't suggested painting/drawing still life is that it distracts you with too much forms and you get caught up, but try it! As I said never play it safe.
c) Forms/symmetry - Ok here is where you can begin still life drawing.
EVERYTHING ABOVE) - Watch other artists, watch tutorials (like at ctrl + paint), read, watch movies and so on. Find inspiration.
Important check out Will Terrell, Seage speaks and sycra at youtube. Wtf why did this change color? This doesn't look good. I'm sorry I can't help more. In fact if I could I would share everything I know with you, but sadly this is a thing you must experience yourself! If after a year or something you are still on this path you should write to me! I would love to see how things are! Have fun.
Thanks so much!!!