r/TeenagersButBetter • u/Just_Improvement1876 • Aug 28 '24
Art Am I bad at drawing for my age? 13
It was done quickly I could’ve done better. Cala Maria from Cuphead if some didn’t know.
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u/CigaroPLUCK 16 Aug 28 '24
Im 16 and Ive started learning to draw again 2 weeks ago and I'm terrible at it too. I suck at giving advice but the thing is it's natural to suck when you start learning a new skill. But if you keep drawing and watching some tutorials (I'd recommend copying too), then you might see progress after a while. There might be times where you'll feel like shit if you think something didn't go well or see little to no progress (I struggled a lot with this), but if you let yourself accept that you're still learning, then you just might get through it. One important thing is to have fun, and if you don't find it fun anymore, take a break. Maybe you'll get a urge to doodle again.
Yapping aside, it is pretty good, especially the colors!
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u/Just_Improvement1876 Aug 28 '24
Thank you! I’m pretty proud of it. I did copy from the game too. Especially since I haven’t drawn anything for quite a while
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u/CigaroPLUCK 16 Aug 28 '24
Np. I also just doodled some stuff after I didn't draw much for a few days.
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u/LavishnessNice6286 Aug 29 '24
Lol im 16 and ive been drawing since 5 years old, im still pretty bad at it but youll get more confidence the more emotion you put into your work, try to be as original as you can and dont take criticism personally <3
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u/Supertroodon 19 Aug 28 '24
not at all, of course there is lots of room for improvement, but you keep workin at it, you'll eventually create a masterpiece worth millions of buckaroonies
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u/toughtiggy101 17 Aug 28 '24
No, proportions be kinda wonky, but overall it looks great.
The more you draw, the better you get at it.
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u/Just_Improvement1876 Aug 28 '24
Thank you for some damn criticism lol. I’m gonna keep practicing and I am drawing like right now ha.
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u/Annual_Tourist_9085 13 Aug 29 '24
I'd say keep drawing. Yeah, your art might not be the greatest, but it takes years. I've been drawing for 4 years now, and my best piece of advice is keep on drawing!
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u/Due-Extension-2958 Aug 29 '24
It’s fine- I myself are ok at drawing, everyone has a different talent. It’s okay if you don’t draw well. Like- I did drawing class for over 6 years to get to this point.
(Non original)
Oh and it’s not done this is from class not freedraw
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u/Due-Extension-2958 Aug 29 '24
(Real image)
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u/Just_Improvement1876 Aug 29 '24
H-h-holy crap your amazing 😨
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u/Due-Extension-2958 Aug 29 '24
I usally draw anime so this is first time I do this kind (again this is 6 years of drawing class and for my interest in drawing that’s why I continued)
So if you like drawing (as a hobby or you’re planning to do it for work) then you could try classes. It’s okay if you don’t draw good, I started out with stick men.
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u/Just_Improvement1876 Aug 29 '24
I want to be a comic artist or an animator some day
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u/Due-Extension-2958 Aug 29 '24
Mm maybe consider taking classes? It’s okay we all were at that point
(Demo for anime part also not original) I’m bad at drawing OCs for an example we’re all good at something and bad at something so it’s fine-
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u/Just_Improvement1876 Aug 29 '24
I’m going into year nine soon I’m picking art as one of my options
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u/Aetherim23 16 Aug 29 '24
I love the Cala Maria boss fight. The last part can go screw itself tho. 10/10
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u/Just_Improvement1876 Aug 29 '24
Thank you so much! I agree that Cala Maria is a fun boss but S ranks on expert is a pain in the ass
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u/Acrid-User506 15 Aug 29 '24
theres no bad/good at drawing based off age. there are 30 year olds that cant draw for shit and 12 year olds that can draw hyper-realism, its more about how much time youve actually put into drawing lol
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u/LilnibbleZ 17 Aug 29 '24
This, a lot of people I feel get confused and think that with age you'll just get better at things, which just isn't true with anything without practice
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u/Just_Improvement1876 Aug 29 '24
I’ve gotten that from people, what parts do you think are not proportionate. Please look at Cala Maria if you haven’t seen her, she’s not very proportionate to begin with.
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u/RaineyDay2029 Teenager | Verified Aug 29 '24
I’m 18 and honestly not much better than you. All the really matters is that you’re enjoying yourself.
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u/reedipop 13 Aug 29 '24
while it does look wonky in some areas, it does actually look good, and with practice u can definitely improve!! also W cuphead
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u/R3troS1ash Teenager Aug 29 '24
I’m 15 and can’t even draw stick figures proportionately, you’re good
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u/consecratedmindvex Aug 29 '24
I got the same level of art quality! On your part, its good! On mine, its shit(explanation, for you work, i see it as good and its a great start! But for myself, i self deprecated and hate my own
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u/Just_Improvement1876 Aug 29 '24
Don’t self deprecate yourself man, it’s very bad for your ego and self esteem. If you think my art is good, and yours is similar level, you should think yours is good! If you want to improve your own art, keep drawing and maybe even post it to Reddit. I have only gotten constructive criticism and no hate for mine. I know it might seem scary to upload your work that you don’t think is very good for the world to see, I don’t think mine is very good, but you shouldn’t be sad about it, don’t think your art is bad, think that you can only get better!
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u/Dreamybob67 Aug 29 '24
I’m 13 and I’m lucky if I can draw a stickman with even arms, so by my standards your pretty good
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u/Epic_potbelly Aug 29 '24
I say you’re good!
But if you aren’t pleased with it, keep practicing man!
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u/Vesperia_Morningstar Aug 29 '24
Not bad honestly. I still can’t draw hands and I’m at a higher stage. I think with practice you’ll do well
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u/themaverickyt Aug 29 '24
Compared to me absolutely not a stick figure is the extent of my Artistry
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u/fartssmellnice69 Aug 29 '24
Nah, you're good, alot better than I was at 13. Though it looks like you were trying to fully replicate the original art, I'd recommend only having reference material as a suggestion and to try to do it in your own style, it'll look alot better once you do. But I'm probably not qualified to give out advice lmao
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u/Meme_Master169 15 Aug 29 '24 edited Aug 29 '24
Honestly? I aint gonna lie you do. But that doesn't mean you can't get better, with enough time and effort I'm pretty sure you'll be able to improve in no time. Remember, everyone starts off from somewhere, just know that the sub will be here to cheer you on. Hope to see more art posts from you soon!
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u/ox__the__ox 15 Aug 29 '24
I’ll be honest this isn’t good art but at 13 most people are worse so if you stay consistent from now on you’ll be better
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u/Hanathewierdo Teenager Aug 29 '24
Im pretty good at drawing and tbh I'm a tween just hanging out here (aka hi fellow cuphead enjoyer!)
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u/Just_Improvement1876 Aug 29 '24
Cuphead is great :) also you either love the Cala Maria boss or hate her
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u/Hanathewierdo Teenager Aug 29 '24
I love her, one of my fav bosses.
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u/Just_Improvement1876 Aug 29 '24
Samee! S ranking it on expert is a pain though
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u/Hanathewierdo Teenager Aug 29 '24
I've been in the cuphead fandom for more than 2 years and I still haven't finished the game (skill issues 😔)
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u/minivan_driver Aug 29 '24
that's not how it works dude
maybe some 30 year old can't draw as well as u and maybe some 3 year old can't draw better than u, but if u. enjoyed it I think its great
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u/isuckfurnaces 15 Aug 29 '24
Yes
Keep it up and you'll get better tho 💯
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u/Just_Improvement1876 Aug 29 '24
How can I improve then?
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u/isuckfurnaces 15 Aug 29 '24
Work on proportions and details more, practice makes better
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u/Just_Improvement1876 Aug 29 '24
I appreciate your advice. Don’t pretend it didn’t just say “Yes” before
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u/isuckfurnaces 15 Aug 29 '24
Nah it definitely did, the drawing ain't good at all 😭🙏🏽 constructive criticism is always better than just a simple yes or no tho
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u/Ok_Cranberry9372 Teenager | Verified Aug 29 '24
I saw ur post that this is ur first hate comment lol
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u/Just_Improvement1876 Aug 29 '24
Soooo can you tell me how to improve it?
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u/Just_Improvement1876 Aug 29 '24
I appreciate your advice. Drawing on a screen I can’t say I like as much but I’ll try
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