ElfGiftArts-ElfGIft's art blog. sketches WIPs and

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for all the artists out there, here are my favorite resources i use to learn!

Files

The Complete Famous Artist Course

Art Books and Resources

Art, Anatomy, and Color Books

PDF Files of Art Books

Internet Archive

YouTube

My YouTube Playlist of Tutorials

How to Draw Facial Features

Drawing and Art Advice

Drawing Lessons

Art Fundamentals

Anatomy of the Human Body

2D Animation

Perspective Drawing

Websites

Pinterest Board for Poses

Another Pinterest Board for Poses

Pinterest Boards for References

Reference Angle

Figurosity

Sketch Daily

True Ref

Line of Action

Human Anatomy

Animal Photo References

Humanae - Angélica Dass

Fine Art - Jimmy Nelson

Character Design References

CDR's Twitter Account

iamagco's Twitter Account

taco1704's Twitter Account

takuya_kakikata's Twitter Account

EtheringtonBro's Twitter Account

Drawabox

Color Wheel

Color Palette Cinema

Free Images and Pictures

Free Stock Photos

FILMGRAB

Screen Musings

William Nguyen Light Reference Tool

SketchFab - 3D Skeleton Model

Animation References - sakugabooru

Animation References - Bodies in Motion

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Sigh

So Tumblr is exploding and I’m already so done with all the drama. What happens will happen and I doubt it will be as bad as everyone says, but then again, I operate with safe mode on. I’m going to back up my art blog, but that’s it, unless someone asks. I will leave my other socials below, but I’m really just /shrug about this whole deal. I’m not going to participate in any of the drama. Finals are next week, I don’t have time to care. I’ll stick around, so long as I don’t get deleted. I’m on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/elfgift/ (@elfgift) and Twitter at https://twitter.com/ElfGift_Speaks (@elfgift_speaks)

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My trickster child

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New Icon art alert! Christmas is over and the Santa hats are gone.

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I've been meaning to post this forever. Alcohol markers, colored pencil, and pen

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Yeah, that looks better

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Sandria again, because I love her :) Believe it or not, I actually sketched this one digitally, which almost never happens. Her chainmail turned out super purple. Not sure if I like that, might go change it later. I really struggled with it too, because it’s supposed to be a cool gray, but the blue in the background washes it out. Maybe I’ll try a warmer tone?

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Look at Sandria bring all adorable

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I see a lot of positivity posts about 12-year-olds just learning to draw.  Posts cautioning us to be mindful of 11-year-olds with no grasp of anatomy and 13-year-olds whose characters are all the same person with different hair and clothes, and I love those posts.  Those are great posts.  Keep those posts coming, tumblr.

But can I ask, what about the 25-year-old who just bought their first ever sketchbook?  What about the 32-year-old who’s been drawing for a month and has just about got the hang of a human-looking face?  What about the 67-year-old who finally has time to sit down and learn how to paint like they’ve always wanted?

Not everyone starts drawing as a child.  Not everyone learned as a preteen.  Some people start in college.  Some people start when their career is going well and they feel like it’s time for a new hobby.  Some people start after they’ve retired.

Not all beginner artists are kids, and I just think the adults ones deserve some encouragement, too.

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Welcome to the fam sketchbook 2.0! I titled this "The garden of my mind" I chose this because that's what a sketchbook is right? Plus, it's SPRING!

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After 1 year, 5 months and 11 days, I have finally finished this monstrous sketchbook. There were times that I honestly considered just starting a new, shorter one, but I am so glad that I didn't give up on this. It feels so good to have finished this, and I look forward to the next one!

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After 1 year, 5 months and 11 days, I have finally finished this monstrous sketchbook. There were times that I honestly considered just starting a new, shorter one, but I am so glad that I didn't give up on this. It feels so good to have finished this, and I look forward to the next one!

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Lessons learned: my red and yellow like each other. My red and blue do not. Green is hard, and #1 on my list of next paint to buy.

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Leaving it alone for tonight. Those clouds need work.

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Thumbnails! Trying to plan more. Up next- second sketch + color comps. Amazing what happens with a bit of extra planning