On a scale from 1 to 100 in art skill where do you place yourself?

[ZenzybaR]

On a scale from 1 to 100?

Let's do it Viridis's way then:

1- little kid crayon scribbles
10-15 - some training, able to understand and use basic artistic tools (value, line, shape) to render recognizable objects
20-30 - proficient at anatomy, able to render objects/people from life/observation with skill
30-40 - able to take internalized knowledge or use reference to render objects from imagination in new compositions
50-60 - professional level. Competence and skill in media and subject of choice; able to meet creative challenges for specific concepts/tasks
70-80 - well-known as a master of their craft
90-100 - recognized as a master among masters; famous works that will get into the art history books and are truly inspiring.

And if you want to go there, then use the number you'd use for yourself two minutes into the past.

I'm just curious about what others think cause i was speaking to a friend a while back and at the time i declared myself a 3, and i think he replied what does that make someone else we knew that drew but was lower than myself. So i shifted my number to a 7.

[Ryan K]

9/100 - buuut, It's nice to know the ride hasn't even begun. :)

[Psychotime]

No clue. It's better when other people do it for you.

Any number I put I'll second guess unless it's really low.

[Hyskoa]

On a scale from 1 to 100, where do you place yourself?

1 being totally inept, and having no ability or skill whatsoever, an Oxford graduate with a PHD in mathematics.
100 being godlike, being able to create with such magnitude and force that people are left struck dumb in awe from a sidelong glance at your work.


What you're basically asking is "How do you match up to the concept of god."
Depending on one's background, you'll get varied answers from people with similar skill sets.
So the only way to answer this would be to ask oneself, "who can I beat?" and then construct an impartial list without the inclusion of deity, otherwise the entire list will consist of numbers like 3,989821890000000000000000001, not to mention cause a lot of disgruntled ego boasting and pointless debate.

But I'll play, I'll put myself at 101+, since I would consider any creative skills to trump those of something imaginary.

[gnilrE]

7,314 :sungod:

[pegasi]

50, in another 50.. years.

[ZenzybaR]

What you're basically asking is "How do you match up to the concept of god."
Depending on one's background, you'll get varied answers from people with similar skill sets.
So the only way to answer this would be to ask oneself, "who can I beat?" and then construct an impartial list without the inclusion of deity, otherwise the entire list will consist of numbers like 3,989821890000000000000000001, not to mention cause a lot of disgruntled ego boasting and pointless debate.

But I'll play, I'll put myself at 101+, since I would consider any creative skills to trump those of something imaginary.
-_-

Godlike, as in amazing to a point it seems unnatural (but obviously can't be.) Not god him/herself.
If people want to boast or debate then i guess whatever. But if people are being honest and speaking about themselves then it shouldn't happen. Although internet rage gives ultimate lulz so meh.

[vampire cervix]

I'm not even on the scale.

[Ian Miles]

More or less at

3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

[ZenzybaR]

No fair, you can't use Pi.
And no Over 9000.

[Josu]

that's so relative, for example, in the past i would have rated myself with an high number (not that high, 40 or so) but since i started to know more artist wich are a lot better than me, the number has lowered.
ok, long story short; 18-20

[drd]

Oh man, I dunno

I would need to have marker scores, like what is Android Jones? Where is Nox and Wes Burt and Manchess? And then, where are Dile and Miles, lol?


For myself...
Uhh, 13-15? Maybe?

[Muz]

you're trying to quantize an un-quantizable thing.

Its like trying to sum up how much you love Coros snuggie in hugabugs.

[pegasi]

artists don't need to be so rational all the time, don't know what's the problem in doing what the topic asks, you don't have to choose the perfect/correct mathematical number, but surely you can think of one...

Maybe, ZenzybaR, if you said people to think in the first number in witch they would rate themselves, to be spontaneous...

[DazDaryl]

100, i am the perfect master..

I am also a mathematician

[ZenzybaR]

lol, i never thought it would be so open to interpretation, but lets go with pegasi's idea.

What is the first number that you would use to rate yourself against one of the masters counted to be the greatest artists in the history of humanity being a 100 and a freshly hatched baby being a 1.

And it doesn't have to be accurate or use some scoreboard or chart, just what do you feel. I think i'm going to move myself up to an 8-9 cause i have improved from when i said i was a 7.

[Xeon_OND]

1 / 100.

[Eccentric]

After reading the "fuck yeah" thread I'm gonna have to go with 100/100. Actually, make that fuck yeah/100. Also, I find it amusing that a college graduate with a PhD is described as "totally inept, and having no ability or skill whatsoever".

[Viridis]

I feel like this scale needs a little more explanation. Here's how I read it:

1- little kid crayon scribbles
10-15 - some training, able to understand and use basic artistic tools (value, line, shape) to render recognizable objects
20-30 - proficient at anatomy, able to render objects/people from life/observation with skill
30-40 - able to take internalized knowledge or use reference to render objects from imagination in new compositions
50-60 - professional level. Competence and skill in media and subject of choice; able to meet creative challenges for specific concepts/tasks
70-80 - well-known as a master of their craft
90-100 - recognized as a master among masters; famous works that will get into the art history books and are truly inspiring.

I would put myself around 50-55 on this scale. I am definitely proficient and skilled in my chosen medium and subject matter, although I continue to study and improve.

Honestly, I'm a little surprised at so many low scores (<5). At least have confidence in yourself. If you don't believe you can ever improve, your art will suffer for it.

Of course, as others have said, trying to put artistic skill on a number scale is a bit futile anyway. It's not all about technical skill and photorealism, even if a photo-real piece may be more immediately impressive than a Picasso.

[Arshes Nei]

42

because it's 6x9

[ZenzybaR]

Xeon OND: come on, how on earth can you give yourself a 1, lol.
Eccentric: I figured most people who decide to go to oxford and graduate with a PHD in Maths would have zero interest in drawing. Probably would think that artists are silly, although i am guessing. :/
Viridis: YAAAAAAAY your way is better. I want to say i'm an 11 but i'm going with 17.
And it would make 3/4 of dA users 3-7 lol.

[KonnA]

If I'm comparing myself to the infinity that is artistic skill, that not even the most masterful master could be rated... About 1.01

[TASmith]

"It's better when other people do it for you."

Exactly.

[KonnA]

I feel like this scale needs a little more explanation. Here's how I read it:

1- little kid crayon scribbles
10-15 - some training, able to understand and use basic artistic tools (value, line, shape) to render recognizable objects
20-30 - proficient at anatomy, able to render objects/people from life/observation with skill
30-40 - able to take internalized knowledge or use reference to render objects from imagination in new compositions
50-60 - professional level. Competence and skill in media and subject of choice; able to meet creative challenges for specific concepts/tasks
70-80 - well-known as a master of their craft
90-100 - recognized as a master among masters; famous works that will get into the art history books and are truly inspiring.

However referring to this, I'd say about 19. But only in traditional.
But this is how I'd do it:

1: Completely incompetent, able to make rough marks which resemble barely shapes.
50: Can use one medium with absolute perfection, 100% of the time.
100: It just doesn't exist, no artist is this good.

[Jazz]

I gotta wonder because how I feel about the art shifts up and down way too much.

Still, drawing stuff is probably...30.
My art of singing: 60. See I'm happier about THAT.

Gee...no matter what the max number could be, I'll never reach it. That's like...100%! Oh well that's fine by me, more stuff to learn. :)

[KonnA]

What you're basically asking is "How do you match up to the concept of god."
Depending on one's background, you'll get varied answers from people with similar skill sets.
So the only way to answer this would be to ask oneself, "who can I beat?" and then construct an impartial list without the inclusion of deity, otherwise the entire list will consist of numbers like 3,989821890000000000000000001, not to mention cause a lot of disgruntled ego boasting and pointless debate.

But I'll play, I'll put myself at 101+, since I would consider any creative skills to trump those of something imaginary.

Probably 100.01 if I'm comparing myself to my God as my God doesn't exist.

[Pigeonkill]

I don't know...I mean if you take any artist out of their element/genre. Their number would get all funky...it's all just subjective.

I only feel as good as did on my last art piece and where I should be going next.

[Muz]

i hear coro's snuggie gives a +5 bonus to anyone that wears it.

[ijacobs9]

1- little kid crayon scribbles

YAY for crayon scribbles!!

[Zirngibism]

Eh... hmm, I'll actually atempt to answer this realistically, here:

I'd say 45 in what I want to do, 40 in an average of my greatest strengths and weaknesses.

Great question, by the way! (Yeah yeah, we were all expecting several people to say it's unquantifiable, but that's the fun/challenge and whole point of the thread!)

[Slothboy3000]

I don't know how I'd rate myself on a scale. The idea of a scale in the first place is pretty restrictive on such a subjective thing.

I'm infinity.

[Pixelwalker]

2 / 100.
Not more xD

[PieterV]

-10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 0000

[Xeon_OND]

Xeon OND: come on, how on earth can you give yourself a 1, lol.
If you look at Viridis's breakdown of the scoring scale, I seem to fit quite nicely at 1 point, since I haven't really progressed that far to reach 15 points ("some training, able to understand and use basic artistic tools (value, line, shape) to render recognizable objects")

I hope to move on to 5 soon, then 15. The learning curve required to reach 20 points, based on Viridis's scale, is very steep and huge!

Eccentric: I figured most people who decide to go to oxford and graduate with a PHD in Maths would have zero interest in drawing. Probably would think that artists are silly, although i am guessing. :/
Because a lot of humans in this world are driven by greed. If you've a PhD in Maths, you'll be working as a professor / lead scientist earning huge bucks with a harem of chicks at your beck and call, why do you even wanna draw? It's a good thing people like me failed hard at math and everything else in life that I picked up drawing. I've never looked back since. To many of us here, I'm sure drawing and art (excluding abstract modern art) is the best thing that has ever happened to us! :D

[tobbA]

Well, in that case, around 30 maybe. On a good day :)

[DBZMerciter2005]

I'm not entirely sure. I don't compare myself to the masters of art, I can only compare myself to the artists I do like, and they're all manga artists (which, in the eyes of "real artists" are all like, 20 or something).

I'd tentatively say a 25 or 30. I know quite a bit, but I still don't know jack squat. When I draw things from life it's okay, but when I draw it from my imagination it inevitably turns into mush.

[ZenzybaR]

Xeon & Silwynar: Why such low scores.

1- little kid crayon scribbles
10-15 - some training, able to understand and use basic artistic tools (value, line, shape) to render recognizable objects
20-30 - proficient at anatomy, able to render objects/people from life/observation with skill

I think you guys are putting yourselves waaay too low.

[Xeon_OND]

I'm not entirely sure. I don't compare myself to the masters of art, I can only compare myself to the artists I do like, and they're all manga artists (which, in the eyes of "real artists" are all like, 20 or something).
I always thought you need to be a really really good artist in order to be a manga-ka.

Xeon & Silwynar: Why such low scores.
I think you guys are putting yourselves waaay too low.
Looking at Silwynar's work, I would give him a 15 - 20 at least. :^^:

[Helaine]

With that system of scoring, I'm around 15 I guess...


:D

[Black Spot]

I refuse to consider my limitations as they change each day. No scale will be able to contain me in a couple of years.

[ZenzybaR]

Blackspot: ¬_¬

Okay, what was your number two minutes ago then?

[Zirngibism]

Hmmm looks as though I have the highest self-ranking so far.

I'm not sure if that's supposed to make me feel good, or bad... :shrug:



Come on, you pro's! Get out of the shadows and rank yourselves! (It will make me feel better about myself.)

[Spirit]

Thinking realistically for me... I would place myself at 9? 10? 11 at max.
I'm still learning the basics and trying to understand them and apply them, so I knew I wasn't going to be over 12 to begin with. Still, I hopefully have many years to change that score :)

[Arshes Nei]

Hmmm looks as though I have the highest self-ranking so far.

I'm not sure if that's supposed to make me feel good, or bad... :shrug:



Come on, you pro's! Get out of the shadows and rank yourselves! (It will make me feel better about myself.)

I think the rating system even with the suggestions to the score range is still too subjective. There are people who can do fantastic compositions ie Picasso but his color choices aren't as great, and this is despite the fact he's a master.

There are people who are top notch pencillers, but aren't as good with mass drawing/painting. There are painters who can do great work but can't do as well with a pencil when it comes to line. Who is better...who is the higher score?

I think if there was a thread about strengths and weaknesses where you lie in, it would be MUCH more constructive than pretty arbitrary thread about giving yourself a number

[Zirngibism]

I think the rating system even with the suggestions to the score range is still too subjective. There are people who can do fantastic compositions ie Picasso but his color choices aren't as great, and this is despite the fact he's a master.

There are people who are top notch pencillers, but aren't as good with mass drawing/painting. There are painters who can do great work but can't do as well with a pencil when it comes to line. Who is better...who is the higher score?

I think if there was a thread about strengths and weaknesses where you lie in, it would be MUCH more constructive than pretty arbitrary thread about giving yourself a number

Yeah yeah yeah, I know... if I came across as taking the "score" seriously then I guess I didn't succeed in making the joke.

But I WAS talking about averages of various recognized artistic skills, not just picking and choosing.

All the same, I think everyone already accepts it as a given that this is subjective. But why should that take away from the fact that it's just fun to think about?

[ZenzybaR]

Zirngibism: It's great for someone to just get that it's simply a bit of fun, not something that has a punishment for an incorrect bit of self evaluation.

Too Serious People: Why so serious when you spend you time drawing and dreaming, tsk tsk, i double dare you to just give a number, you can always change it.

And i think i'm gonna move mine down to 15.

[Kfeeras]

think around 25-30. thats 27, as long as its higher than my age its ok

[DBZMerciter2005]

I always thought you need to be a really really good artist in order to be a manga-ka.

I always thought that too since a really skilled manga-ka (such as the guy that draws One Piece) can portray an amazing range of characters while being highly stylized.

Ah, but a discussion for another thread, yes?

[NightHerald]

The 10-15 description sounds about right for me. But that's it, as proficiency in anatomy is non-existant.

[Xeon_OND]

I always thought that too since a really skilled manga-ka (such as the guy that draws One Piece) can portray an amazing range of characters while being highly stylized.

Ah, but a discussion for another thread, yes?
Oh yes, let's respect Zenzy's thread. :)

[ZenzybaR]

lol, I've always had a love for the artist that does Gantz. I think his characters distinctness is amazing, although i hear there's some kind of 3d involved.

And Masashi Kishimoto (naruto) not for anything other than he gets some REALLY interesting angles and perspectives down that seem crazy for a simple manga, and it looks good ^_^

[Flakari Leader]

About an 11 based on the scale, and I'm being kind to myself.

[Elwell]

IT'S OVER NINE THOUSAAAAAAAAAAND!:anime:

[Gloominati]

BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNN NNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://dragonballzetto1.free.fr/images/goku/160.jpg

[Viridis]

Hmmm looks as though I have the highest self-ranking so far.

I'm not sure if that's supposed to make me feel good, or bad... :shrug:

Actually, I put myself at about 50-55. Professional level, but by no means an awesome master yet. ;) Though I do have my moments.

The whole reason I put sort of vague descriptions up for the scale is I thought people were being way too hard on themselves-- that if someone was intimidated by some of the work here/had low confidence/whatever, they would put themselves at 1 or lower, even if they didn't deserve it. And of course comparing yourself to (a) god is silly-- God doesn't paint.

People holding up the great masters as gods is silly, too. For one, they were working in an entirely different context (they could afford to spend months and years on a single painting) and for the other, well, even masters make mistakes. Look at DaVinci and The Last Supper. The original is crumbling into dust because he decided to experiment with egg tempera on a really damp wall.

So I put something up that (hopefully) reflects a little more of a learning curve. Even then the numbers are pretty arbitrary.

[Viridis]

I think the rating system even with the suggestions to the score range is still too subjective. There are people who can do fantastic compositions ie Picasso but his color choices aren't as great, and this is despite the fact he's a master.

There are people who are top notch pencillers, but aren't as good with mass drawing/painting. There are painters who can do great work but can't do as well with a pencil when it comes to line. Who is better...who is the higher score?

I think if there was a thread about strengths and weaknesses where you lie in, it would be MUCH more constructive than pretty arbitrary thread about giving yourself a number

Of course it's subjective and arbitrary, but this is a very arbitrary thread, and to my mind, just for fun. You shouldn't be seriously judging yourself based on numbers (at least I hope not!) I did my best to cut style out of the equation, by focusing the "levels" on technical skill-- the ability to render objects and people recognizably with appropriate proportion and value-- because that's something basically everyone needs to learn before they move on to more personalized works.

This won't help the abstract artists much... but again, I freely admit that this is an arbitrary scale, and not a serious discussion. I still think it's a bit better to have some kind of description, so people with lower confidence have something to judge by ("well, I guess I can draw recognizable objects, even if they are wobbly") rather than just putting themselves as low as possible ("I'll never be as good as artists here, so I'll put myself at 1") which is what seemed to be happening.

That or everybody is just really, REALLY modest...

[Xeon_OND]

BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNN NNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://dragonballzetto1.free.fr/images/goku/160.jpg
SSJ3 = 1000,000,000 power points!!!!!!

And of course comparing yourself to (a) god is silly-- God doesn't paint.
It's always good to compare yourself to some invisible enemy / artist. I've a habit of always imagining there's this awesome artist who's always jeering and taunting and booing at every single piece of thing I draw, so as to push myself on. :D

Btw, if God can draw and paint, the masters would be scoring 1 compared to Him. And if the Bible were to be believed, then God created Nature, and Nature is already perfect at art, to the extent that even the masters learnt from nature, so God rulez. :D

[bhanu]

I am level Alpha ZZ DS

[Qitsune]

I think the chart to is granular in the lower numbers and too squished in the higher levels, imagine that in a game studio you can have 4 or 5 different levels for a single line of work, and each of these levels are pro but have vastly different capabilities.
So a level 1 modeler would be at the bare minimum to get a job and a level 4 would be very very good with at least 10 years of experience but it doesn't mean that he's a master that is renown outside of his immediate surroundings.

It's like RPG's the higher level you are, the more xp's you need to get at an even higher level. The subtle differences are hard to learn, but they do make a difference.

So I'd say I'm a 52 2d animator, a 55 GUI and 2d prod artist and a 45 figurative painter, 53 texture artist and 50 modeler.

[Arshes Nei]

Of course it's subjective and arbitrary, but this is a very arbitrary thread, and to my mind, just for fun.

Hmm then it's not really an art discussion? This is probably better in Lounge then.

[kelly x]

In the personal ad section I always rate myself up in the high Billions!! Hahahaha,
Don't rate yourself in art, too many limits, always shoot on the high side if you do!!!

[ZenzybaR]

I leave for some hours to return to a moved thread, 4chan and what might be a Blazblue meme(s), and serious talks of breaking down the fun :(

You bunch of grown-ups. . . go eat some cake, give me a number, and let me build my art skill power level absorption device to steal the abilities of all you blind to my plans artists Mwahahahaha.

[GriNGo]

I think the rating system is kind of flawed sin there are professional illustrators with not very good anatomy knowledge (like myself).

[Falchion]

Lower quarter of any range. I quite frankly suck.

[Muscari]

i'm an Operating Thetan VIII... oh wait, i'm not supposed to talk about that...

nevermind :P

guessing about 30 in that scale, but there are holes and patches all over the place, so i wouldn't really know

[Ilaekae]

There's just too many words and numbers in that rating system for my poor tiny brain to cope with, so I revised it for myself...

ME.

Everybody else.

[Stark]

I guess 38-45 I like variation in my life.

[Randis]

hard to tell

http://johngibbonscomedy.com/images/over9000.jpg

[LuckyDevil]

I've always been jack of all trades and master of none
so i would put myself around -100 in everything. :P

Really if you set a limit or value to your work you can only go so far.

[squidmonk3j]

√(-1) = me

[Sanarit]

1

I have a feeling id get even "good job" or "nice work" or "well done" as comments for my works if i was good, but no i get nothing, excluding RL people who know me well. Ohwell

[VirusArtist]

guess i'm close to 50... but seriously: I dont think artistic skill can be put into numbers, especially with the descriptions you wrote.. i know some kickass enviromental artistst who simply suck at anatomy and basic organic motives..then there's people like me who have their problems with composition and things like architecture (working on it)...

then there are some professionals out there who couldnt hold a candle to some of the "noob" talents here. still they get more recognition and are able to make a living from what they do.

so if you're asking just for fun, the answers on here might be able to entertain you, but if you're looking for a way to measure skill and talent you got off on the wrong foot.

[Dusty]

I couldn't possibly rate my own work.
And honestly anyone that can say they are 70 or above (even if they are a "master of their craft") is gonna look arrogant as hell, which is not something most normal people want to do.

[Ilaekae]

Nobody ever accused me of being normal...

71.396

[Samsa]

Can't say I'd rate any higher than a 25. (And that's on a good day.)
Much, much, more room for improvement.

[DeadlyFreeze]

I'm this many...
808124

[ZenzybaR]

It's for fun, damn, you'd think this was all going down to some kinda of higher authority or something with the way some of you guys go on.

If the system is too 'wacky', make a system and give yourself a score :P

[Jabo]

Always 0.5 points from where I wanna be.

[Arish]

Hmm... maybe 18... I can draw from life and do character designs but my colour theory, perspective and painting skills are all weak.

[Ian Barker]

Maybe 30-35? I don't know. Take a look at my sketchbook and tell me if I'm too overconfident. :)

[Dusty]

Nobody ever accused me of being normal...

71.396

Wouldn't have it any other way. ;)

[Krato]

i guess 20-30 but there are things here and there..

[Eveningkiss]

35ish. people will probably STRONGLY disagree though

[paberu]

hard to tell

http://johngibbonscomedy.com/images/over9000.jpg



TBtpyeLxVkI

[Elwell]

If the system is too 'wacky', make a system and give yourself a score :P
That's what I did.

[Elwell]

I couldn't possibly rate my own work.
And honestly anyone that can say they are 70 or above (even if they are a "master of their craft") is gonna look arrogant as hell, which is not something most normal people want to do.

Exactly, most people would much rather fish for compliments by giving themselves a ridiculously low score.

[alesoun]

This thread reminds me of an old joke about women's parallel parking abilities and men's spatial judgement. I'll get my coat...

[ZenzybaR]

lol, is it strange to feel like a celebrity just shook my hand when Elwell quoted me?!

[Ilaekae]

HAHAHAHAHAHA....

...sorry...that hit me just right and I almost lost a mouthful of coffee...

[N D Hill]

What did the surrealist say when asked to rate his artwork on a scale of 1 to 100?


Fish

[coffeepyros]

~16-17.

[alesoun]

HAHAHAHAHAHA....

...sorry...that hit me just right and I almost lost a mouthful of coffee...

You've heard that joke, too? *tries to look innocent*

[Amber Alexander]

Well on your scale, I'd rate myself about mid 20s. I still need to use reference for pretty much everything but I'm really working to be able to draw without reference.

However I think your scale is highly flawed. It should end at 60. Being well known or famous has NOTHING to do with skill.

1- little kid crayon scribbles
10-15 - some training, able to understand and use basic artistic tools (value, line, shape) to render recognizable objects
20-30 - proficient at anatomy, able to render objects/people from life/observation with skill
30-40 - able to take internalized knowledge or use reference to render objects from imagination in new compositions
50-60 - professional level. Competence and skill in media and subject of choice; able to meet creative challenges for specific concepts/tasks
70-80 - well-known as a master of their craft
90-100 - recognized as a master among masters; famous works that will get into the art history books and are truly inspiring.

[Jacob Kobryn]

leik a hundrid nd won rly kno kddn lol

[Raoul Duke]

I deserve however much Kanye West would rate himself.

[Elwell]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHH!
Tonight I'm about a twelve!

[Bill]

I think we ought to keep score the way everyone else does... income. Of course, I'm on unemployment so I guess I'd score pretty low :nohope:

[Ilaekae]

Shit...that puts me in negative numbers...

[DavidSmit]

I'm about a: 'not high enough'

[velderia]

Somewhere between 1 and 51, depending on how much coffee I had, the mood I'm in... If I piss blood... etc.

[BlightedArt]

I think around 14, though that's just drawing detailed imagery... If you're talking cartoons or fun, clean yet simplistic symbols/characters from imagination, I'm confident it'd be higher. :)

[AlexEh]

Four!

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[cgaddict]

A perfect 100.

I kid :D I'd say I'm around 70 or so - I still need to do a lot more studied in perspective, human anatomy... I think I'm very good when it comes to values and colors, but other aspects of my artwork need improvement. I'm drawing and painting every day to make that happen, so hopefully I'll get there one day...

[MichaelNoel]

35. I tend to work out of my imagination, so that's a plus, but my command of various media (I'm proficient in pencils, pens, and paints irl, but still figuring out other stuff, especially digital painting), and my knowledge of anatomy and architecture is still off.

I think I'll be at 45 given more practice, and I consider that I'll break the 50 mark when I land my first professional job.

[kelly x]

50-60 - professional level. Competence and skill in media and subject of choice; able to meet creative challenges for specific concepts/tasks?????????

I get everything done with competence and get paid so I'm a "Pro" -- the problem I have with some of the "Pro" work I have done is the extremely limited creative challenge that is demanded, especially from some top companies due to time demand and deadlines, budget... etc. I would only put two of the projects I've done for money in my portfolio. Even if they are my "subject of choice" I have no choice in what I would do with it most of the time.
This scoring is out of whack some how?!?!?!?!?

[kelly x]

maybe the scale as any creative field should fluctuate from day to day and project to project.

[Dorkthrone]

I have no idea. Again, it's better when someone else does it for you.

[Lake]

420/100 brah!

[Blue Severin]

69 all the time

[Raoul Duke]

Four!

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Why would you do that. Your fucking terrible.
I'm hungover btw

[Ogreboy]

42 on a good day

[Mock]

It fluctuates.

When I wake up in the morning: 20 (at this point I'm still tired and half trapped in that dream I was just having where I can paint like the buttsex lovechild of Wes Burt and James Jean)

After looking through Janaschi, Mr. Delicious, DanielC, and Algenpfleger's sketchbooks and realizing what a lazy ass I am: 15

After checking Marc Taro, James Gurney, and Kekai's blogs and realizing what a lazy ass I am again: 5

After a day at the atelier: Just below absolute zero.

Then I dream of being the lesbian lovechild of Bluefooted and Shelly Wan, and the cycle starts again.

[Mock]

If you don't believe you can ever improve, your art will suffer for it.


What?

And here I was certain that the key to improvement was hating myself and everything I draw so much that I beat my head against all artistic walls until I break through them and am left an insane, bitter, sarcastic individual... who can draw like a motherfucker.

[Eclypse]

10 when I wake up. 25 before I sleep. Over 9000 when I am fast a sleep dreaming up fucked up shit.

[Eclypse]

beat my head against all artistic walls until I break through them and am left an insane, bitter, sarcastic individual... who can draw like a motherfucker.

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/2895/koolaidman.jpg

Am I doing it right?

[Onis]

I'll go with 20. :) My basic training is probably around 16, I have 2 points in anatomy, and the last 2 points I snatched from the section 30-40 about rendering things with imagination.

I actually liked the comments on this thread, very lively and funny. (especially the Elwell comment!) It's also inspiring - it's charming to see how long I still have to go until I get where I want to be. ... Fuck Yeah.

[Kaileighblue]

Aww. I wanted to say I'm 27 but I don't even know if I can manage that. (I like the number.) I can do stuff but I don't know what it is I'm doing. Value, luminosity, whatever .. doesn't mean anything to me.