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@icecreamhero23753 жыл бұрын
For me, inconsistency is a very good thing. It means you are slowly getting better at drawing the characters. Of course they should look mostly the same in the same comic.
@DonCorgi3 жыл бұрын
I think inconsistency is natural when you start drawing the characters, and with practice you'll get more consistent results just getting used to the character and how you want to portray them.
@dani_drawzz10 ай бұрын
recognizable, at least lol
@NameIsDoc9 ай бұрын
an exercise I learned when I was learning animation is Iterative drawling. If you want to draw the same character consistently then set up a page with 4 rows of 5. In each box draw your character in the same pose one stroke of a time for the entire row. So you draw the action line 5 times one in each box same angle same size, the circle for the head 5 times one in each box, same angle same size. etc etc. On the second row you do a different pose. on the third row you do the first pose again, etc etc until you fill up the whole page. Then put that page aside and do another one after a long break. same poses same process. THIS BURNS the character into your brain and lets you call up their details easily as well as think of the drawing process of the character as you go. Usually the last one on the page is the most accurate.
@DonCorgi9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing Doc! It's a helpful drawing exercise for sure.
@francescafrancesca35544 ай бұрын
This is, exactly what I needed THANK YOU SO MUCH.
@NameIsDoc4 ай бұрын
@@francescafrancesca3554 glad it helped
@jubileeYAVEL3 жыл бұрын
good vidio. I need my character to be SUPER consistent because I'm doing animation
@DonCorgi3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And yeah in animation it's SO important to have consistency in your character between frames. Hope the video helps!
@coolskelleton953 жыл бұрын
*thats* why I use onion-skin! (unless its on paper for some reason, im not made out pf money!)
@jaredcortez67093 жыл бұрын
@@coolskelleton95 it's still not enough tho it helps a lot. it all comes down to practice and how well you can draw your character
@coolskelleton953 жыл бұрын
@@jaredcortez6709 i guess so.
@BobbyRabbit11 ай бұрын
@@jaredcortez6709 I know this a 2 yr old comment but your only half correct onion skin helps keep head shapes and feature placement easier cause you can view it in motion giving your brain a illusory 3d image of your drawing. With both you can be a phenomenal artist. With only onion skin you can gain muscle memory of 3d spaces building up your consistency with novice level training. Later you should drop the onion skin to practice on your own without handicap.
@heroic9887 Жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh this is so freaking helpful- I have mostly humanoid characters that aren’t THAT that cartoony so I can’t really do that “turn ur character into shapes” tip that much, AND THIS IS SO HELPFUL THANK YOU
@DonCorgi Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Glad I could be of help 😄
@janiexoxo Жыл бұрын
The advice to break the body into shapes is the same for realistic figure drawing too
@froghaven10 ай бұрын
A lot of my characters are in the shape of a “Squart.” A square combined with a heart.
@gjacob79893 жыл бұрын
Good and Simple explanation. I would also add one more point to it: -Adding Identifying features to characters.(Like Birthmarks, Scars, Peculiar Hair colors or Body shapes,..etc)
@DonCorgi3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! That's true, always keep consistency on those specific features, people will notice if suddenly a birthmark is missing.
@senilerodent Жыл бұрын
I'm more worried about face proportions than anything, in my art, facial features are consistent, but not their placement.
@CocoRoxas10 ай бұрын
@@senilerodent Thats exactly what I struggle with too!
@diepixeldie87253 жыл бұрын
As someone who is recently getting back into art after taking a break for awhile this actually helped
@DonCorgi3 жыл бұрын
That makes me glad, happy it helped!
@cheyblake247510 ай бұрын
I remember sketching an random anthro animal, and it looked very good. When I try to do it again a few weeks later, it looked completely different, but not in a good way
@DonCorgi10 ай бұрын
It happens! Our brain forgets how to draw things when we don't draw them for some time. That's why I recommend a drawing routine so you keep that muscle memory up! And don't worry, just keep trying and it will get better with every drawing. Have fun with the whole process!
@scribblecloud10 ай бұрын
i think i struggle the most with head to body proportions, i always feel like the head is too small so i size it up but then when i do i feel like the body is too small so i size it up and then i just go back and forth and never quite figure it out and even if i overlay the exact reference it still ends up looking off somehow and then even if i get somewhere im happy when i look at it the next day it usually suddenly looks wayy off again
@DonCorgi10 ай бұрын
It's not easy! So don't beat yourself up on it. When I want to have the proportions right I just start with a quick Head sketch and then do more heads in a straight line until I have 7 or 7 and a half for the whole body. (this of course depends on your art style and what proportions you like!) Good luck scribblecloud, keep going!
@scribblecloud10 ай бұрын
@@DonCorgi thanks, it does tend to get more tricky when the character is in more complex poses though
@davidaugustofc25747 ай бұрын
It'll help you to have a Big Medium Small reference, if it's a stylised character you can create interest with shape hierarchy
@lisanee9 ай бұрын
although i've been drawing my comfort character for a while now, i only recently decided on how i want him to look like. it calms me down a bit that the in the original source he looks a little different on each piece too. if you really think about it, you yourself look different on each day too! it's only natural to stay inconsistent as we are living creatures that change all the time. thank you for the video!
@DonCorgi9 ай бұрын
That's true! It's parth of the growth as an artist and how your skill level changes over time as well, so things will look different. Glad you enjoyed the video!
@ewaasloth24102 жыл бұрын
thank you! ive been scared to try watching art tutorials for the fear of maybe getting into some bad habit or something idk i was just dumb but this really put some sense in me!
@DonCorgi2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Ewaasloth! Glad it helped, I have a couple of art tutorials on the channel. Feel free to watch them whenever you feel ready 😊
@BurgLifeMark3 жыл бұрын
My channel photo is a logo a friend did for me, but id like to draw him for future thumbnails. thank you. Your tutorial actually helped!
@DonCorgi3 жыл бұрын
Hey Huey, that's great! Remember to share with your friend once you do that, I'm sure they'll be very happy :) Glad the tutorial helped!
@ryanc55723 жыл бұрын
I love how your pink haired character's hair becomes jagged when she's upset haha
@DonCorgi3 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you Ryan! I like to use Hair for the emotions of characters.
@SleepyHollowKnight7 ай бұрын
The most recent character I have made has a VERY specific outfit with a ton of little details, so no matter what it’s going to be a pain to draw him, but this will certainly help. Thanks!
@DonCorgi7 ай бұрын
You're very welcome, good luck with your character!
@SleepyHollowKnight7 ай бұрын
@@DonCorgi Ty!
@raquels71484 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips, I'm going to do this for my comic
@DonCorgi4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Raquel! I hope it helps you with your comic, you've got this!
@raquels71484 жыл бұрын
@@DonCorgi thank I'm a little nervous to release it bc I'm not proficient in drawing ppl yet
@teklalt36643 жыл бұрын
@@raquels7148 same!!
@jilhaneyisaiahdanielb.88783 жыл бұрын
Inconsistency: I am. Inevitable. 👌😈
@DonCorgi3 жыл бұрын
Consistency: I am... Iron M... wait... 🤖
@elliotgandersen10 ай бұрын
👍 Alternatively you could just model them in 3D and just use that “puppet”
@DonCorgi10 ай бұрын
That's a really good way too! I'm not good at 3D but I've seen other artists use this method very successfully.
@indraedberg2 жыл бұрын
Watched 30 sek then I subbed. When you know you know, great video and great art
@DonCorgi2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Indra! Glad you liked it, hope you keep on enjoying the content :)
@hydrashade185110 ай бұрын
this is really helpful! im planning on pitching a cartoon one day, and i gotta know what im doing with stuff like this
@DonCorgi10 ай бұрын
Glad it's helpful! Best of luck with your cartoon pitch 🤞
@WangshengWalnut_BEWR10 ай бұрын
Keep me updated here I need this
@pankachi.9783 жыл бұрын
Your avatar is sooooo cute
@DonCorgi3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! :D
@99lanterns4 жыл бұрын
Awesome and helpful hints! thank you!!
@DonCorgi4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nate, glad they are helpful!
@Lucypsych3 жыл бұрын
I wish I found this video sooner! Thank you for the tips🥰
@DonCorgi3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome L! Hope you enjoy the other videos on the channel too 😊
@a.taruntej55335 ай бұрын
i am learning animation and and my drawings not being consistent is really becoming a big problem. i hope it getts better soon.
@DonCorgi5 ай бұрын
Keep up that practice slowly and you'll see improvements! Animation is a tough topic in itself, but if you can draw consistently you'll get a GREAT leg up on the competition. You got this!
@user-xe6zc5nk3s2 жыл бұрын
This has actually been helpful thanks!!
@DonCorgi2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome Z, enjoy the videos!
@stellarsideconference29732 жыл бұрын
I bet you're a great singer.. I can tell by your voice..
@DonCorgi2 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks, but singing isn't really my strong suit!
@orianagomes86144 жыл бұрын
Nice!!! Get these videos cominn' :D
@DonCorgi4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Oriana! I'll keep them coming while there's people watching 😀
@margie20923 жыл бұрын
I so needed this. I have such trouble with turnarounds the 3/4 view especially
@DonCorgi3 жыл бұрын
I hope this was helpful! 3/4 view can be a pain. I have a video on turnarounds (but not 3/4 in that one yet!) maybe I should do one on just the 3/4 view eventually -» kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ac2ml6p1yJe7h4E.html
@margie20923 жыл бұрын
@@DonCorgi thank you! It’s been a big help. If you do ever do a video on tips on doing 3/4 views I would definitely appreciate it, but I’m slowly going through all your videos and they’ve been an amazing help
@DonCorgi3 жыл бұрын
@@margie2092 you're welcome! I'm glad they have been helpful, and thanks for watching. 😊
@zeldaviolah19313 жыл бұрын
This vid deserves more views tho..Helped me alot Thankss!
@DonCorgi3 жыл бұрын
That makes me glad that it helped you! You're very welcome. Enjoy the videos! 😊
@OFFICALBREEMATIONSTATION2 жыл бұрын
This video really helps!
@DonCorgi2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad! Hope you also enjoy the other videos on the channel.
@JustALilGuy52 жыл бұрын
Wow, this was actually really helpful! Do you think it would be alright to trace over your old drawings of characters to help keep them consistent, especially when it come to difficult angles? Or would that hinder any sort of progress?
@DonCorgi2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful Brynn! I think if you're doing it because you thought the old drawing was looking quite good and you want to practice and find out how you did it, it's a good choice! But if you want to keep exploring and progressing your art style (while staying consistent) I would instead make new drawings with the base reference from previous drawings. Hope that makes sense, enjoy the videos!
@cheddarcheezit26472 жыл бұрын
It helps build muscle memory for various curves and shapes! I trace photos, my old artwork, coloring pages, etc. (Sometimes I'll trace other people's art, but I'd never post it or do anything with those ones because that'd be plagiarism.)
@DonCorgi2 жыл бұрын
@@cheddarcheezit2647 Especially for improving yourself, tracing can be very helpful! As long as you don't trace other people's art and post it as your own, like you said!
@Elec.Balloon10 ай бұрын
Bro, the problem with making a turnaround/expression sheet is when I actually set my efforts to do so, they feel off. But when I'm drawing them normally, they feel fine half the time xD
@DonCorgi10 ай бұрын
It's tough! It's part of the process of (eventually) getting those turnarounds perfect.
@questmedia8052 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info.. i like it😉👍
@DonCorgi2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, glad you like it!
@lark3016 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, it was very helpful for me! I am working on illustrating a children's book for my brother and have never had to draw a consistent character - and it's a dog!
@DonCorgi Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome Lark! Haha dogs can be tough, I would recommend you doing a character sheet with the 4 main views of your dog. Have fun and keep at it! 💪
@vorachithvongdeuane67432 жыл бұрын
Thanks you so much it's help me a lot . it's feel so fun now that's I knew how :) .
@DonCorgi2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome Vorachith, hope you enjoy the rest of my videos!
@amusingkiwi9586 Жыл бұрын
For me im struggling how to draw my characters hair sideways😭
@DonCorgi Жыл бұрын
Hair is rough! In ALL positions haha. I might have to study it more to make a video someday!
@Xiout_art-bd2vpАй бұрын
yeah but... HOW to keep then consistant when designing the turn-around/expression sheets ? 😅
@DonCorgiАй бұрын
It's tough! Usually with time and practice, but I do give some tips in this video on drawing a Turnaround: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ac2ml6p1yJe7h4E.html Hope you enjoy it! 😄
@Xiout_art-bd2vpАй бұрын
@DonCorgi this is a good one ! Thank you so much for the recommendation 😊
@DonCorgiАй бұрын
@@Xiout_art-bd2vp My pleasure! Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos too 😄
@LukeHokage10 ай бұрын
Me: *upside down Triangle* Ok now the body
@light00651 Жыл бұрын
Cutelittleb
@M1cr0wavedP00dle7 ай бұрын
Unfortunately my character is a zebra…
@DonCorgi7 ай бұрын
First, you count the number of black stripes... or is it white stripes... oh boy. Good luck! 😅
@bobabubbles565610 ай бұрын
POV: you have 78 ocs Time to grind 😢
@ub-46302 жыл бұрын
Your video is super helpful. Liked and subscribed! I'd like to follow you on IG as well if I can find more of your art there. I need to be inspired now and then
@DonCorgi2 жыл бұрын
Thank you UB, I hope you enjoy the rest of the videos as well! You can find me on Instagram on: instagram.com/artbydoncorgi/
@ub-46302 жыл бұрын
@@DonCorgi Thank you. The video was enlightening. I'm dusting off my old drawing tools and brushing up on the basics
@DonCorgi2 жыл бұрын
@@ub-4630 That's great! Just take it slow and don't expect too much out of yourself at first. I have a video that might interest you "Getting Back Into Art After A Big Break" -» kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pN6IZ7xpspjZhI0.html