I need help!!!

[haso619]

okay this is the deal:
i like graphics and things like that but im not sure if i should pursue it later on in life
im only 14 right now, yer i know, too young to think about it
but i want to get better leading upto the later years
and if i dont want to pursue it, no point in getting better
and im not sure if i should, i cant even draw properly........
i like cg more than other stuff but i dont thinki can do it if i cant draw.....
get me???

thanx in advance

[moopuff]

Welcome.

I'm not a 3d person (yet?), but I think you are definitely not to old to start. Start drawing, try and get some anatomy books. Draw from life a TON. Do blind contours, do gestures, do whatever you want, just do it from life. Be a visual person, and draw everything.

Try and find a 3d modeling program and work with it. Read tutorials on the program. You won't know if you'll like it if you don't try it out.

I think it's awesome that you are starting to pursue this at your age. Just remember, this requires a lot of time and effort, and the more you put into it the more you will get out.

[Maxine Schacker]

There's always a point in pursuing everything that interests you! Life is not just about making a living. If you take piano lessons and don't become a concert pianist, you haven't wasted you time. You've developed yourself and added a source of pleasure to your life. At your age you should be learning for the joy of learning. In past centuries 14 was the age of apprenticeship. You're not too young.

About drawing, you must have drawn when you were younger. Did you enjoy it? Does it interest you? Are you interested enough to study and work at it, or does it bore you?

[Seedling]

haso, it's never too early to start trying out things that you might oneday want to do as a career. :-) Try the link in my sig called "Concept Art 101". There's also a games industry link that may interest you.

[zeitgeist]

haso,
my girlfriend only really started working with art (charcoal/sculpture) her senior year of college... which was three years ago... and she's pretty damn good! The younger you are the quicker you'll grasp things (my trilingual 10 year old cousin, for example). I agree with moopuff... life and anatomy drawings (yoga instructional books have some cool/complicated poses) is the best route. And for the love of wookies... appreciate your favorite artists... but don't try to learn the basics (anatomy/perspective/etc) from their work... you'll just put limits on your abilities... it takes a while, but the long road often yeilds the most knowledge. :)

[haso619]

thanx guys im gonna try the things you have told me
it really makes me feel better
you have inspired me
lmao :)

[moopuff]

Good point zeitgeist. I hadn't thought to say that.

He's right, don't go buy a ton of LEARN HOW TO DRAW ANIME/MANGA/COMIC/WHATEVER until you are secure with your basics. The chances are that as you get comfortable with yourself you will develop your own natural way of drawing things. Or 'style'.


Zeitgeist, we have the same number of posts. o.o

[artmessiah]

You're at the perfect age for learning all things related to arts. I wish I could show you my stuff at 14. It was beyond laughable. People used to look over my shoulder and laugh like that dog did in that old Geico insurance commercial - but I got better. You're doing the right thing by thinking about your future now. Pick up a pencil and draw. It will take time and dedication, but by the time you're ready to go to college you'll have a strong grasp of the basics and hopefully a desire to become a successful artist in whatever career path you choose.

[oziroyal]

Too young? never. Try as much as you can to read everything related to your career. You will be at an advantage later.

[haso619]

thanx guys
really helps
btw how old r some people here???
any people who work for companies???

[Maxine Schacker]

You have the full range, from students to professionals.