« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2003, 12:58:19 pm »
Quote (Rikimaru @ May 13 2003, 12:42 pm) |
hey
I'm interested in drawin' furries, but I don't know where to start. I've noticed that most artists make themselves a certain type of furry but i dont know how the hell to choose. and i have no idea how to draw them. '> Â i'm interested in patrick racoons style (not the yiff side of it even tho i am gay) and any help at all will be greatly appreciated.
thanx 2 any1 who responds |
You have the desire. Â There you have won half of the battle.
I've been drawing since I was four, and I've been a professional artist since 1990. Â It's hard but worth all of the pain and suffering.
As for getting into drawing furries, I like wolves, so I keep a steady supply of reference photos around. Â Find the animal you most identify with. Â My style is between a realistic human look and a cartoon look, but find what works for you. Â A great book to get your paws on is "Disney Animation, The Illusion of Life". Â I consider it the bible of furry art, even if Disney won't admit to it. Â If you have some characters in mind, examine them, learn about them, analyze their emotional and psychological make-up until you fall in love with them. Â They will flow out of your pencil like a melted milk shake.
I would have to say, have fun, be imaginative, and don't give up. Â I can assure you that you won't get it right the first time, but just keep practicing. Â As WS said, your jaw will drop when you see how quickly you improve if you just keep at it. Furry art is what you contribute to it.
I can't wait to see your work. Â Please contact me personally if you want to talk about your work. Â I'm not an artistic genius, but I've been around the profession for a long time. Â I'd be happy to help out, anytime. '>
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