First attempt with a graphic pen ever!

[Luke]

Yeah, so I bought a graphic pen/pad yesterday and this is my first cartoon sketch ever. Please remember that I have not drawn in over four years and this is my first time with digital art. This is also the first Furry character I have ever attempted.

The little guy is just a doodle and not finished but I want to see what you guys think of him so far...

Any advice slash crits and suggestions are welcome. Just no making me feel sad okay?

[Luke]

Here is the body and solid lines. Still s lot needs to be done!

[Raven Song]

not bad at all! very well done... what programme are you using to draw on?

[Luke]

Just Photoshop hey. I haven't drawn in so long and funny enough I was actually working on another picture that was completely failing. So being annoyed I switched to a new tab and started scribbling randomly. And DAM! That's what happened:3

[Luke]

I just started trying to colour the guy in. And I suck at it...

[Obsidian]

more puppy dog eyes, hide the cookies

[Luke]

I have no idea what you just said... HAhahaha

[Grayhound]

*Walks in carrying a large metal device*

Well, my furry translator seems to suggest that Obsidian thinks that the eyes are extremely cute and would be highly effective at begging for food, specifically cookies.

I believe it is known as the 'puss in boots' effect?

[Luke]

Oh hahahaha. Yeah sorry about that. I read that last night on my phone. Now I will blush because I read it wrong.

[Luke]

I think I am done... What you guys think of my first drawing?

[Grayhound]

Extremely well done, especially if this is your first attempt ever! Only thing I could maybe suggest is that you use a different shade of red for the coloring of the chin fur as at first glance it kinda looks like you've just feasted on a kill (unless that's the look you were going for in which case top-notch job )

[Durosuka]

very nice! kinda cute too:mrgreen:

[Luke]

@Grayhound. The reasoning behind the bright red is that I was a natural redhead and I hated it. So as soon as I was finished school I started dying it every month. I was teased my entire school career because of it. I detested it and had serious complexes. I made it bright red I suppose to say that I don't care anymore. And it seemed fitting that the character was named after my second name. But my shading skills are pretty crappy as well I need someone to teach me how to do it properly...

And thanks Durosuka :3

[Asbjorn-phoenix]

Very nice, about to start drawing for the first time in 20 years... I think you will win at a good first attempt.

[Asbjorn-phoenix]

Recently got myself a graphic tab as well, not had as much time to play with it as I would have liked, but do enjoy the occasional doodle.

[IT-Werewolf]

Ooooh

[Azzuenwolf]

Not bad for a first try! I recently posted my first attempt as well in my art thread here. I got my tablet in November. And then it broke and got another one a few weeks ago after not drawing for four months.

Which tablet did you use, for interest sake, and what version of Photoshop?

[Leeward]

Um... OP is from over 2 years ago...

[Ivic_Wulfe]

Asbjorn is a repeat offender at thread necromancy.

[Azzuenwolf]

oh shit haha

[Asbjorn-phoenix]

Asbjorn is a repeat offender at thread necromancy.

It's becoming my trademark, what can I say...

[Ivic_Wulfe]

"And like a phoenix from the ashes, the thread rises again, just to be slightly pulled off kilter by questioning as to, 'why?'"

[Asbjorn-phoenix]

Um because I got the Wacom which I never get around to using despite wanting to (well I do occasionally) and I thought this would be a good thread to revive for all those that now have digital drawing devices, and would like to give input.