I need to get BETTER! My Journey to DRAW!

[shadowdancer]

I used to love to draw, and I still do, but I've noticed I haven't improved in my skills at all, and well, I'm just not that great. I want to improve on my art skills, from my anatomy, to my lighting and brush techniques, but honestly, with the vast internet, I don't know where to start in terms of learning and what is recommended.

Seeing the artwork on this forum totally inspires me to do better, but I just don't know how to get from my current state of art to the real pros.

I know there are many pros on here that can help me improve on my skills, and the whole in-between process of me being where I am, and me getting to where I want to be. So here's the start of my journey to "You could be here -so- DRAW!" :D

[shadowdancer]

My drawing style has been heavily anime influenced, and I want to step away from that for a bit.

This is the current level of art that I'm at. This is probably "my best stuff" right now.

[FightingSeraph]

You came to the right place, and if you want help with anatomy; I'd recommend Dynamic Anatomy by Burne Hogarth, Figure Drawing For All It's Worth by Andrew Loomis, and there are a few others worth checking out.

[gutss]

I looove your use of colour. be interesting to see how this sketchbook turns out

check out tutorials, post in the forums and draw everything and anything! and have fun :D I hope it all goes well.