>>14782

Yeah, I'm sorry too for going a bit overboard, and I understand why you were mad (since the same thing happened to me). I'm just on edge lately.

>All that being said I apologize for derailing things.

To be fair, I derailed it significantly more.

Anyhow, if you do have some ideas on how to make this place better, send me an email at [email protected]

>>14783

I've seen your model before and I think it looks really nice. I tried "kit-bashing" my own higher quality Sakamoto a couple years ago, but yours looks a heck of a lot better!

>>14785
I understood how you might feel since Ive also been going through very rough times myself for many reasons... one reason actually has to do with this model, I love what Ive done but it also kinda fucked me up in a way due to pushing myself too far (long story). Anyway, if I think of something more to say, maybe I'll contact you!

>>14787
Tbh thats a pretty good attempt for what it is! Sadly when using parts from other models, it can be very challenging to get it to look just right... it was one of the reasons I decided from the start to do everything by myself, and so I didnt have to owe other authors credit lol! It was a huge pain and I had to learn everything as I went, it was the first time ive ever done this too... but it was definitely worth it, especially to see all the kind words from people who comment on it! Thank you! :)

Hey drawfriend would you mind drawing sadako in some well fit modern clothes.
I've been looking at humid modern witches and there's no sadako version.

>>14785
One last update regarding the convo, just wanted to quickly mention I had decided to send an email like you mentioned! :3

Hey drawfriend if you want could you draw Raisa dressed as Ryza from the new atelier game?
Pic for reference.
Maybe a clothing swap or something if you have time.

It's almost that time of the year again with the advent calendar.
This time I was wondering if there happens to be anyone here who wants to take part in it, feel free to send me your drawn picture to [email protected]
Only rules are that it features witch and festive mood and have it sent at least before 14th December. And no need to worry about skill levels.

>>14824
I'll try and get it coloured up soon.

>>14847
The holidays are taking up so much of my spare time but I'll see if I can squeeze in a quick doodle for you before the end of Saturday!

>>14878
Drawfriend so GOOD

>>14878
By all means do, doesn't need to be anything grand, there's still few days left.

>>14878
Hey, I hope you're still here drawfriend. I was wondering about what you did to get so good with drawing and how long it took you. I would like to get better with drawing but my stuff looks like trash right now.
And as others have said, you should open up a Pixiv or Twitter.

>>14957
I'm still here. Been drawing "seriously" for about 10 years now, shamed as I am to admit it. Put in a modicum of effort and motivation and anyone could reach my level in a fraction of the time, so don't let that discourage you. Hell, I honestly think I plateaued a few years ago and haven't bothered to improve since.
I'm always excited to help new artists get their feet on the ground so I'll write up a longer post in a day or two when I find the time. I'm self-taught, but I've studied a few books to learn the basics. I'll name-drop a bunch later.
How long have you been drawing for? Don't worry about your drawings looking like shit right off the bat, it gets said a lot but everyone starts off the same. I should see if I can find some of my early drawings to show how I started.
I'll answer any questions you have, and if there's anything in specific you want to know more about just ask.

And if you take requests, I'd like Lynette in a sundress. Thank you.

>>14961
>Put in a modicum of effort and motivation and anyone could reach my level in a fraction of the time, so don't let that discourage you. Hell, I honestly think I plateaued a few years ago and haven't bothered to improve since.
I think you're vastly underrating your skills. You're probably one of the most talented drawfags out there.
>I'm always excited to help new artists get their feet on the ground so I'll write up a longer post in a day or two when I find the time. I'm self-taught, but I've studied a few books to learn the basics. I'll name-drop a bunch later.
Yeah, I would like that. It would be good to know everything you have done to get to where you are.
>How long have you been drawing for?
Not very long, just a few stuff here and there since last Winter.
>And if you take requests, I'd like Lynette in a sundress.
Yeah sure, I can try though it might end up terrible. It will be on pencil and paper though (I'm assuming that you have been using a tablet). Also, my delivery speed might be slow because I have some applications due soon and university is about to get hectic.

>>14962
Pencil and paper is what practically everybody, including myself, starts off with, so don't worry on that front. Don't bother with a tablet until you're good and invested in the hobby as drawing digitally has its own, separate learning curve.
Loomis gets mentioned a lot for beginners but he's truly a great starting point. "Figure Drawing for All It's Worth" starts off with learning and memorizing the proper proportions and the book really helps familiarize yourself with the basics. "Drawing the Head and Hands," also by Loomis, is great as well, and considering how faces are a huge focal point in anime/manga it's pretty invaluable.
One book that I can't recommend enough is "Figure Drawing Design and Invention" by Michael Hampton, as it brilliantly shows how to build the human body using shapes and blocks. Read in conjunction with Loomis and it makes a sturdy foundation.
Also check out:
Bert Dodson - Keys to Drawing
Burne Hogarth - Drawing Dynamic Hands
Burne Hogarth - Dynamic Figure Drawing
George B Bridgman - Bridgman's Complete Guide To Drawing From Life
Glenn Vilppu - The Vilppu Drawing Manual
I could go into detail about them but there's no need as the all serve the same purpose; they're all great for studying the fundamentals to varying degrees and building up your artistic strength.

>>14962
Also, a few more notes:

1. A lot of people say in order to draw anime you need to know how to draw people realistically first. While drawing from real life and books will certainly improve your skills far quicker than drawing nonstop anime, don't go thinking that you can't draw anime until you're good. Draw what you "need" to draw, but don't forego drawing what you "want" to draw. A few years back I felt I should be focusing on the fundamentals and set aside anime entirely. I found I lacked both the motivation and determination to work on my fundamentals and wound up wasting several months not doing any drawing at all. If you don't draw, you can't improve.

3. Tracing isn't evil, it's a great way to understand how other artists have built their characters. Obviously, don't try and pass the work off as your own, it's purely for studies.

3. Improving isn't just about drawing every day. It's about noticing your mistakes, understanding what's wrong with your work and then striving to correct it. You'll find times where you draw something you think looks great, and then the next day or even a few hours later you'll look at it with fresh eyes and think it looks ghastly. Use this moment to analyze why it looks like shit and aim to do better.

4. Don't burn yourself out. At the end of the day, drawing is meant to be fun. If you're doodling aimlessly or can't get a certain aspect of your drawing to look right, take a breather. Read a book, go for a walk, watch a show or a movie. Come back to it later with a clean slate of mind.

That's all I can think of for now. Keep at it and have fun is all I can really say. If you ever end up drawing some of the witches, make sure to post it here as I'd love to see your progress. Other than that, I'll always be here for help or critique.
Now, I myself haven't been getting any of my recent work to look right, so if anyone wants to hit me up with some new requests I'd love to try them out to break free of this rut.

>>14964
>>14965
Thanks for the advice! I just downloaded a couple of stuff from /ic/ as my foundation so far lol. I'll make sure to check out Loomis and Hampton. If there is any other advice you can think of please share.

As for your earlier request, I'll try to do it as soon as possible but university is getting pretty crazy right now.

>Now, I myself haven't been getting any of my recent work to look right, so if anyone wants to hit me up with some new requests I'd love to try them out to break free of this rut.
Kindly requesting Hanna Rudel blushing/getting flustered over receiving a present for Valentine's Day, please (I was going to do a variation of this for your request).

my Gundula

>>14967
Very good!
I'd love to see more of your work.

>>14968
other

>>14966
Still working out a better composition, but this is what I got so far. Hoping to have it done before Valentine's.
>I was going to do a variation of this for your request
Do it. Blushing witches soothes the heart.

>>14970
Awesome, keep up the good work anon. And keep posting your work here when you can. I can give you some requests if you're ever in need of something to draw.

>>14975
A very good job! It's very nice to see someone like Rudel blushing given her scar and usual demeanor. Anyways, here's your request. Sorry, it took so long, I just finished up my first round of tests. Also, I have just begun to look into Loomis. I'll make sure to dedicate more time into it when I'm free.

>>14967
>>14970
Looks like there are more than two people in this thread. Excellent job to you too. I swear this looks very familiar.

Better late than never, I suppose. Hopefully Hanna isn't too pissed at a belated gift.

>>14976
Fantastic! I really like her negligee. Keep practicing, anon. The path to becoming a great artist is only as long as you make it out to be. Though it may not seem like it, I'm always here, so if you ever have questions or are looking for critique, fire away.
That said, I'm always open to critique on my own work, so don't be afraid of pointing out anything that looks odd.

>>14981
A very excellent job anon! Beautiful as always. I'll make sure to keep on practicing and going over the fundamentals. Hopefully, I'll be somewhat capable by Winter so I can draw better for /a/'s Secret Santa and maybe even contribute to Helma's Christmas Calendar.
As for critique, I don't really see anything odd. Anyways, if you need me for anything I'll also be here but I'm more active on /c/'s SW thread. Thanks for everything you've done so far, I really appreciate it.

I'm so happy we have more drawfriends!
Everyone is wonderful!

Hi everyone. First time in this thread.

A question: anyone here or elsewhere who can draw Neuroi? It's for a fanfic I'm writing.

>>14987
Never drew Neuroi before, but I wouldn't mind giving it a shot. What did you have in mind?

>>14994

Sorry for the late reply

One that looks like a Avro Vulcan and one that looks like a C-130 Hercules.

Links for reference:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/48/Avro_Vulcan_B_Mk_2.svg/800px-Avro_Vulcan_B_Mk_2.svg.png

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/C-130H_Line_Drawing.svg/800px-C-130H_Line_Drawing.svg.png

My e-mail address: [email protected] Can we please have further discussions there?

Bridge 2017.

Bridge 2018.

Bridge 2019.

Don't mind me, just posting the bridges here seeing I hadn't before, save for the first two.
And bridge 2020.

>>15004
Thanks for all your efforts, Eagle. I've always loved these.

Just going to post this. In addition to looking over the fundamentals, I've also been practicing drawing anime to mix things up a little. In particular, I've been copying your style (imitation is the sincerest form of flattery) and I definitely feel like I understand how to draw eyes and hair better. Here's an example of one of my little studies. I think what I drew ended up being Helma with Rudel's bandaid. I think I'll be sticking with this style of eyes, for now, I know it's a lot better than my previous blank eyes.

Anyways, thanks again for your help drawfriend, I still have a long way to go but I'll make sure to keep on practicing.

>>15004
Pretty good stuff, I look forward to this year's Christmas Calendar. Thanks for all your efforts.

>>15009
That's weird... the thumbnail shows the incorrect orientation but if you click it, it shows the correct orientation. Here's another picture attempt. Also, I forgot to ask but do you draw your poses from imagination? Thanks.

>>15011
Some programs have a setting to include orientation in the .jpg. I'm not sure, but I think the lossless jpg rotation function in Irfanview also resets the orientation setting.
https://photo.stackexchange.com/questions/104337/how-i-can-losslessly-rotate-photos

>>15013
Just tried it, it works. Thanks, anon.

>>14995
Here's the Avro Vulcan. It's nice to draw something different for a change. Let me know if there are any modifications you want done.
>>15009
I can definitely say I feel flattered! It already looks like you're improving. I may start redlining your work in the future to help you out some more, if you're cool with it.
Regardless, keep up the good work.

>>15016

Guy from >>14995

Thanks again. What about the Neuroi based on a C-130?

>>15017
Haven't started it yet, gonna get on it ASAP.

>>15016
Pretty good Neuroi, I didn't know that Loomis and such would translate over to that. And feel free to redline my stuff but I think you've done more than enough to help me. Anyways, I'll continue practicing/studying as hard as I can. It's a nice new hobby and I should hopefully be decent in 2-3 years.

>>15018

Thanks again for this.

>>14995
>>15016
And, finally, here's the Hercules.
Hopefully everyone's doing well and staying safe from the virus. Times may seem rough but just remember we have more witch anime goodness in the future to look forward to.
With the extra free time I have I'm considering starting a project to keep me busy. I've attempted making doujinshi before, maybe I'll take another crack at it. We'll see.
I'm still taking requests though, so feel free to drop some on me. If the other artists are still here, I have some requests of my own:
- Beurling smoking by herself out in the snow
- Krupinski reaching out to pinch an unsuspecting witch's bum (perhaps Rossman's?)
- Perrine looking dismayed and distraught at her torn pantyhose

>>15030
Good job on the Neuroi, I'm loving the amount of effort that was put into the hexagons. That must have been so hard perspective wise. Of course, the overall drawing does very much look like the intended plane as well. As for your doujinshi project, that sounds interesting. If you ever finish it, I'm sure it will be good.

Anyways, I'm still here (the anon that just started drawing) and I think I'll attempt the first suggestion. It may take a while though since I have another round of tests next week.

>>15030
I know part of drawfagging is being anonymous, but seeing as Helma's closing soon, I'd (and others too, probably) really appreciate it if there was some way to keep following you.
A Twitter or Pixiv would be great, I think

>>15030
Hey drawfriend, Helma will be shutting down soon and would like to kindly request if you could perhaps draw Helma giving a farewell/goodbye to the website and the Admin and post it in the sticky. It would probably have to be done by at least the 10th so the Admin could see it. I'll do a variation of this as well, though I wish I could have been better before this happened.

Anyways, I'll continue with your request and I'll try my best to post it here before the closure. If that doesn't work, I'll just post it in /c/. If you ever need me for anything, my email is [email protected]; I would gladly continue drawing your requests to the best of my abilities. Of course, I'll also always be in /c/ if you need me for whatever reason.

Anyways, thanks for being Helma's resident drawfriend. I still really appreciate you fulfilling my earlier request this year and I'm sure the other anons appreciate your dozens of deliveries in the past. Also, thanks again for giving me your advice, I made sure to save that and every single delivery you made so I can continue studying your work. I'm sure if I follow your advice and practice consistently, I'll definitely get better.

>>15030
It feels a little improper with Helma shutting down, but I have a request. I'm gonna piggyback off that other guy's Neuroi requests.
You play much Ace Combat? I'd like to see the Fenrir as a Neuroi. If you're not familiar with it, the wiki has several pictures of it.
https://acecombat.fandom.com/wiki/XFA-33_Fenrir

>>15030

Thanks so much for this.

Given I have your e-mail and you got mine, I hope we can talk so more there on the World Witches franchise.

Until then and thanks again for helping me.

>>15040
Yeah, I should probably get on that. I was thinking if I get this doujinshi done, I'd make a pixiv account and post it there as well as Sadpanda. I've just never been overly fond of social media, imageboards aside.

>>15041
Definitely going to draw a farewell picture for Helma. I'll try and pop up more in /c/, and of course I'll be in /a/ for the witch threads when the various anime start rolling out. Keep drawing, anon.

>>15042
I probably won't get it done before the closure, but I'll definitely give it a try. Don't know where I'll post it, though.

>>15046
No problem anon, good luck with your project.

Just wondering, but can I requested nude filter here..?

>>15050
I hope you're not far into my farewell request because it will not be needed anymore seeing as this site will continue on.

I finished mine though and I was planning on doing a redraw but, of course, that won't be needed anymore. Here's what my farewell picture would have looked like if anyone was curious.

Anyways, I'll work on your request ASAP.