Tips for Beginner Artists! // Improvement, Style, & Inspiration

[@dartapetrunko1335]

I used to compare myself to others soo many times. Sometimes I found artists that are the same age as me but are much better than me. But now, if it ever happens to me, I tell myself that I'm myself, I'm not them and I'll never be them. And sometimes, when that doesn't help, I tell myself that I'm better than anyone else, because I'm unique and nobody's art is the same as mine. That's kinda selfish but it sometimes helps.

[@the_bob_147]

Dārta Petruņko better being more selfish than feeling like trash ;-; i know this is even more selfish but don't compare with arrists but with your friends/classmates/coworkers/family that aren't arrists because they don't know how to draw and you know at least something you are on a good way of being a great artist :D (actually just writing this is already boosting my self confidence, i kinda need it now ':D)

[@YoungWordsLol]

Dārta Petruņko I say pretty much the same thing to myself to. 😂 You are not selfish and you are not the only one. 😊

[@cicizhu9892]

No, I don't think that's selfish. I sometimes feel discouraged too, and there's nothing wrong with trying to stop feeling discouraged and keep going

[@oklejla7814]

Just compare yourself with your past self. See how much you've improved

[@cicizhu9892]

Sugar Panda oml I can't even LOOK at my art that I made when I was like 6 or 7

[@utopian_courier_press]

Jel, when I first saw your channel, I was literally like "Wow, who ever drew that must have been in art school for ages, she's amazing!" I had to smile when you said you consider yourself a "beginner" artist. I would have never thought that. Thank you for your SPLENDIFFEROUS (ya, hope that's spelled right, no auto correct could help me) Addvice, I love watching you because you always say the things I need to hear right when I REALLY need them. Thank you some much! 😜

[@JelArts]

Arro's Art Thank you so much! I guess I'd say that I'm a beginner to certain things, but other things I'm more comfortable!

[@utopian_courier_press]

Lol no problem. I love watching you. The way you draw is just like idk.... EYE CANDY! That's what I was looking for, XD. 😝

[@heartsthekitteh6239]

I've had a LOT of "no-draw" days. XD one day i drew a picture of two girls on a beach, but the anatomy was ALL over the place. The next day I drew them again, and it looked a million times better

[@JelArts]

Some days are just bad days, unfortunately!

[@vanessarmega]

Hearts The Kitteh Same! On some day I just can't draw at all , but on other days it goes a lot better!

[@phathsodasarun37]

Wowowowoowowowowowowoowwo

[@ananyelizrodriguez264]

if you're still a beginner... then what the he'll am i!?!? great video tho!!

[@JelArts]

By beginner, I guess I meant I'm a beginner to certain things, like landscape painting and perspective. For some things I'm a beginner, to others, I'm more comfortable. There's a lot of basics I feel I haven't really covered yet!

[@ananyelizrodriguez264]

JelArts ok thank you.. I feel so embarrassed now that you actually replied

[@JelArts]

Ananyeliz Rodriguez Haha, don't be embarrassed! Also, I try to relply to most people 😊

[@misplacedpotato7962]

I don't have a sketchbook... I have a notebook........ A composition notebook... but it still works

[@scrumpitboy9125]

Your never out of the learning process but you also can never stop improving because of that and if you continue practicing on what you need to practice whether it’s lighting, anatomy, or other things like that you could become one of the worlds best artist

[@artkeyknight3542]

while listening to this video, I decided to try drawing a turtle and it's quite fun despite not looking the best. I found these tips to be helpful and subscribed to your channel mainly because I like your voice

[@JelArts]

Ahh thank you so much, that's such a great compliment

[@Aranciata35]

Thank you very much!!!) When I have a bad day , even if it's not an "art day", just a day, I always find some comfort and inspiration in your videos. In a bad mood for practicing or sketching I say to myself "let's go and watch some Jel videos and learn something new" You say the words every beginner artist would like to hear to believe in yourself and not give up on a dream to become a professional!!! I wish your own art dreams come true ❤

[@TerrieJohnson731]

Thank you! I listen to a lot of artist issues videos. I found yours to really inspire. I used to draw, mostly through the age 18-29. I stopped to pursue music and had children and marriage. Now I am 54 and the kids and husband are gone. I started with a ebay sketch pencil set and koh-i-noor watercolors. For 6 months now I have my artist quality supply budget each month and am building on watercolor, drawing, Inking and soft pastel. I am identifying my areas of weakness and studying. When I see that I have new skills, I try to get an image of where or how I caught on. I am improving, sometimes it feels like a big jump, often it feels like I am not moving at all. Why do we challenge ourselves so? For me this is a hobby turned into I want to learn quickly, study and practice with all my heart, and then give myself permission to rest. Watch a few shows that have nothing to do with art, take a day off painting but watch artists who I learn from paint all day. I dont need to expect anything from myself other than to do my best. Now, on to some tuts on foreshortening in florals, if I can find any, or of course, drawing roses! xoxo

[@aisakataigia9546]

I'm a traditional artist and learning the digital side of art.. It's been an interesting journey. Love your channel😉

[@rebeccareynoso3054]

I am not a beginner when it comes to art, but lately I've been watching a lot of beginner art advice, because everyone has different opinions and ways of doing things, and it's always fun to see the ways that people take on art. I actually listen to these types of videos while drawing, because it helps me focus.

[@jesuslmao9936]

Your my sprce of insparation-if I'm drawing something and it really pissed me off. Watching a video or two really brings me back into spirit and inspires me to grow it all at it again. Thank you.

[@ryenn7982]

YESSS I'm going to ask for a poster of this for Christmas because you are a huge inspiration to me! I feel that if I had this hanging on my wall, I'd be more encouraged and think of your helpful advice. A lot of days I struggle with making my art look decent, but I feel like your advice makes me want to draw more and try new things. Thank you so much!!!☺

[@Charlie-hd5lg]

I've needed this advice!

[@JelArts]

I'm happy to help!

[@Charlie-hd5lg]

JelArts can you shout me out in a future video? I started my own channel "The CartoonyKid" and im having trouble starting. Thx!

[@utopian_courier_press]

ZipGaming, I'm in the same boat. I have 5 subscribers so far. Hope you (and I, lol) get more.

[@Charlie-hd5lg]

Why thank you XD well your gonna have 6 subs now cause your art is amazing

[@utopian_courier_press]

Aww! Thank you SOOO much!

[@xiennamerlborja5665]

I needed to hear this the most. Thank you so much. I'm just starting, I'm not good at drawing and I can't help comparing myself to other but, I know that I won't get anywhere if I keep on overthinking. I NEED to pick up my pen and learn by my own and explore art to be able to grow myself as an art cuz no one can do it for me except for myself. I'll start with the fundamentals like you suggested while drawing the stuff that I really love. Thank you so much and I'm truly inspired by your words and art. Subscribed. ❤

[@the_bob_147]

I've been drawing for about 10 months now so I SUCK AT DRAWING, BUT i like it i can see my improvement and i know that all i need (or anyone like me) is to CONTINUE, because ONE DAY IT WILL LOOK REALLY COOL ;)

[@Heythere191]

Yes! I hope your journey is going well!! ❤️❤️

[@smallfry8403]

Sometimes when I get art block, I've found that it helps to change things up a bit. Like, get new art supply or supplies and play around with them. And about comparing your art to other artists, I think I still do that WAY to much. I think it'll help to just remember that they've been at this longer than you have, and to just give it some time.

[@heartsthekitteh6239]

To help other people... what makes me inspired/motivated is everyday life and events. I write stories, draw, and sing, so when a girl at my school gets rained on, ill sing a sad song, draw a picture of a sad, rained on, person, and write a chapter about a rainy day. Plus, there are some things i have hundreds of drawings of, so if theres nothing inspiring me, i draw a picture of one of these themes, my two being circuses/ fun houses/ freakshows and negative emotions (anger, despondence, rejection). I hope this helps someone.

[@heartsthekitteh6239]

Also video games inspire me a lot XD but most of the things i draw are things that i made up

[@eva.1826]

U can really answer any que. U know every thing u have motivated us all a lot thanks i am 12 year's old and i need style

[@LlamaFreak]

A fellow canadian and artist too! Thanks for the tips and great video! :D

[@shorthypnotist2879]

You are such a beautiful and inspiring person !!

[@MasterSorez]

What do you think is a good thing to draw to practice painting-style drawings? Kind of like the background you drew here, but I want to start simple to try and improve from there.

[@kathrynberry3978]

You aren’t a beginner you are a really good artist!

[@TheKirschbaumfee]

i would consider myself as something between a beginner and a professional (i studied illustration and drew seriously since 7 years and worked in that field) but stil i watch those kind of videos from time to time to remind me of these things :D also if you have the oportunity: talk to the artits and illustrator who inspires and maybe also intimidate you. last week i found out a acquaintance of mine whos incredibly good drews for about 22 years. this information made me feel less bad about myself and my set of skills :D

[@diya3617]

You are amazing at art .....you always inspire me and encourage me a lot. It's probably because of you sound like my sister as you speak so much like her. but now my sister is not with me and it is very hard for me because she was the only one who understood me and encouraged me. So whenever I watch your videos it's like as if my sister is video chatting with me... so basically ...your videos are amazing and makes me wanna do more.

[@robenkhoury7079]

Wow that drawing is so coooolll

[@ColourdropArt]

I know this was posted a while back but I would like to share some tips ! so when I have art block which I get frequently when I don't feel any strong emotions ( I usually get inspired by how I feel , sad , excited , angry ext) , I usually either go through pieces that I did and look at my sketchbooks , another good place to look for inspiration is PINTEREST ! just scroll though some art pins and pick up some things that are interesting and if all that fails to inspire then youtube sketchbook flip throughs or any art videos help !

[@lilscenechick1995]

Landscapes are definitely something I'm intimidated to draw...Thank you for this video because now I feel inspired to work on that.

[@El_Rincon_De_Tita]

Thank you so much! This really gave me the inspiration i needed

thanks for the tips, i was sketching while listening to you, and atthe end the audio quality(?) or the background noises changed and i looked up and saw you. you are so beautiful :3 thanks again, your videos help a lot!

[@ScarfacePredator]

Thank you for these tips! they're really useful.Your drawing was also spot-on. ;)👌

[@JelArts]

Aw thank you!

[@TweetsIsBoss]

I just recently found your channel and you’ve helped me a lot! Thank you! :3

[@StarAnimations]

This was helpful! I am trying to improve my skills on digital art so thank you!!

[@Savanah_Lamb]

Hey, Just wanted to say I think you are awesome :) Thanks for these videos, I really enjoy them! very educational

[@Alicexxo]

I'm still obsessed with the digital art tips video LOL. great video!

[@JelArts]

I'm happy you found it helpful, haha.

[@Alicexxo]

:D

[@kaitlynlodewikus7525]

is that the one with the space cat? because I've watched about 12 times :P

[@brandonaustin6217]

I felt the same way when I saw other drawings from other artist and I got inspired to draw good

[@yeppiy2k]

Thank you very much for all the tips!

[@brookenowicki1941]

To find inspiration I look at my three favorite artists, which are Szin, Baylee Jae, and Grandpabats. This usually lets my creative juices flow.

[@callumbennett9878]

The way I get motivation is to use drawing in my everyday life, like right now I'm designing what I want my bedroom to be like and stuff like that.

[@fernandamalacarne3211]

Thanks a lot Jel

[@JelArts]

I'm glad it helped!

[@opzct_5896]

I really needed this! :)

[@ginasartcorner5686]

This looks sooo cool! And realy great advices that you gave :)

[@JelArts]

Shiroichi Art Thank you 😊

[@lau7952]

Your advices are always really good❤️

[@JelArts]

I'm glad you find them helpful :)

[@Exploreandbefree]

Thank you for your motivation, helped me so much

[@JelArts]

I'm happy to hear that :)

[@behzad2890]

You are definitely amazing

[@fibeeart8691]

This is very informative

[@brunomedeiros4533]

Thak you for the tips Jel!

[@maddyc7620]

You are AMAZING AT art keep up the great work!!! :D

[@JelArts]

Ahh thank you so much, I really appreciate it!

[@Essie_T]

Well I'm going to start with digital art. It's beautiful, like.. really beautiful. (You got a new sub)

[@JelArts]

X _tessaaa_ X Good luck! Thank you so much for subscribing!

[@familymccallum-keeler642]

Thanks that was very helpful 🙂

[@ShairaDarkmoon]

Please, where did you find that gradient tool you use in 2:16? I can´t find it in my version of Sai.

[@k00_ma]

I want to get inro drawing and o have since i was little but i just dont know where to start or how to. I see these tutorials like learn lines or do still life or shapes and it gets to the point to where i dont even know what to do. Its okay if nobody responds but it would be helpful. I hope you have a wonderful day and stay awesome

[@StaleCupcakes]

So I guess I'm a bit late but if you still need help, I would suggest (and I'm no professional or anything but this is how I personally got into art) if you have a game/show/etc. that you like, try drawing your favorite character, or whichever makes you happy to draw. Personally I got into art by drawing characters from a video game, and once I got good at drawing that single character I moved on to the next. If there's a show you like chances are that they will be human, so try drawing whatever is easiest for you. If you don't really want art as a career I'd suggest just drawing things that make you happy. I know this probably wasn't very helpful, and quite long but I hope you got something out of it.

[@alicedubois1348]

STAY HYDRATED!!!!

[@bladethewolfartist7095]

just as you said the word practice my art teacher just yelled that across the room at a bunch of 3rd years (high school) whilst I was watching this as she was talking about how to improve also whilst they were trying to draw someone who was sitting on a chair atop a table

[@SuperXrunner]

Great advice

[@venomlily1651]

Your video is very good, my only problem is, while watching it, I started comparing myself mentally to your work. My problem is this : I was diagnosed with severe depression back in 2008 . However, ever since the Lord, ( NOT the drugs or therapy groups ), healed me from depression, I find I can't get back into doing the healthy things I loved to do BEFORE my depression . The thorn in my side is, I still have the passion to draw and to write stories like I used to do, but I can't do it. Every time I see that paper and pencil in front of me, my mouth gets dry and my mind goes blank . Or I find myself narrating what I want to do in PAST tense, like I've already drawn it and by the end of the day, I'll wake up from the daydream and find it's already late at night and I STILL didn't draw anything ! That's the kind of annoying slump I'm in right now . I know I've said a mouth full, but any suggestions ?

[@krantigagdekarchhara7577]

This is so helpful! Which art programs do you suggest for beginners? And which program do you use?

[@EilonyLunar]

thanks so much for these tips! :)

[@JelArts]

You're very welcome!

[@asdfgha]

As a beginner: Draw something out of your comfort zone... I don't even have comfort zone

[@zinachia7009]

Wonderful!!!!!!!!

[@maritzac1944]

I’m barely starting out again for my like 5th time and this time I’m getting really invested in art and that I wanna make my own but recently I’ve really been discouraged about anatomy just drawing the body in general but even tho I still wanna draw it just sucks ya know?

[@karltoontv]

Cool advice.

[@jeangal2475]

Quick question, when using PureRef can the droplet tool pick up those colors? Or does that require to still have the picture in the drawing program?

[@maeg4772]

I have a question. I know you did a video on digital artwork and tips and stuff. But I don't have access to a computer and I am bad at digital artwork. Do you have any tips to help me? I am decent at normal artwork but I have problems drawing with digital artwork. You don't have to reply, it's fine if you don't. I was just hoping I could get some drawing tips on my artwork because your art is so much better than mine. Thank you!

[@humanperson2775]

Do you have a tablet? Like a drawing tablet from Wacom or Huion which you can draw on like paper? Because it's a lot easier to use those, I sucked at drawing on mobile devices but when I got a tablet it was really easy for me to adapt to drawing on it instead of paper, and I got a lot better at drawing, too. If the tablet isn't the problem, then I suggest trying to find a program that works for you and taking your time with how the brushes work and start drawing after you feel comfortable with the program.

[@kidscorner5876]

You could also just use a regular tablet, there are drawing apps that you could use like Ibis Painting X.

[@LuciferLeijon]

You inspire me :3

[@leereadman9940]

thankyou

[@scintilla_x]

Well this definitely helped :)

[@remytherat7634]

Can you please do a tutorial on how to draw hair ?

[@artemis6070]

I am a beginner right now and I've noticed that my drawings are much better (especially people drawings) if I see a drawing of said object or person than when I try to draw from real life. Should I continue doing both, drawing from drawings (like refs) and drawing from real life? Or should I just stick to drawing in real life as to not throw me off or something? I don't know how to word it correctly.

[@goaway9482]

As a beginner in art is it better to do digital art or draw on a paper?

[@TheWipal]

just do both '3' If u plan on getting a pen tablet it feels like learning to draw all over again anyways so might as well get the hang of it early.

[@fex_420]

Why not both? I started drawing as a hobby when i was 12 and i got my first graphic tablet then. Ive been drawing almost every day since then and the development in both mediums amazes me every time i compare :)

[@robenkhoury7079]

@@fex_420 How old r u now?

[@beatriznavarrete892]

-Awsome--

[@concavacatbc]

So iv been drawing like crazy for a year or two and i couldn't draw humans only stick men lol until last week when i steped out of my comfort zone and shocked my self. The really funny thing is its been a week or so i when i look at the humen drawing i still shock myself😄

[@pineapplec0ke]

I don't know, I still feel terrible with myself for spending so much years just wishing to learn to draw but not doing anything. I guess I'm still on my way to starting 🥺

[@ThatGuy-sp9gh]

Is this sai? If so please upload your brushes because I hate the default ones

[@CreativeSteve69]

just wondering what markers would you recommend for a beginner level artist? I own a leads art supply sketch book but don't know what markers won't bleed through the pages. help would be highly appreciated

[@humanperson2775]

Honestly you don't need markers to make great art, but I've never really used markers before so I wouldn't know how much better they are than color pencils...

[@CreativeSteve69]

Animal Gamer thanks for the honesty highly appreciate it. 😊💗

[@humanperson2775]

[@CreativeSteve69]

Animal Gamer thanks 😊 highly appreciate it.

[@lilscenechick1995]

I've wondered the same thing, but I personally don't think it's wise to spend money on pro-grade art supplies to practice. Better quality supplies would improve the *value* of your art, not necessarily your *skills*. If that makes sense. I don't use markers much, I prefer pencils. Crayola is a cheap brand that's great for beginners, also Sharpies are pretty fun to use and have a wide variety of shades. It depends on what effect you want, really.

[@epicfenderdude4234]

Could you help me out? What software are you running? I don’t think that’s Photoshop.

[@jerichonash7325]

Epicfenderdude The program is PaintTool SAI

[@dianalismane4721]

Wow... Nice tips... I think if improve all the time it doesn't make you a beginner... How do you resize the lineart??? (I just can't figure it out) I advice I might have missed is if you draw characters learn human anatomy... I agree on all the advice especially the last ones.

[@yanigogola9324]

How can you draw bodies?

[@bellebreeze]

Please excuse my total ignorance !!! but what's the software you are using for digital art?

[@tmntlover145]

She uses PaintTool SAI Ver. 2

[@michellecalderon3565]

Thats my problem😂😂😂i usually do land scapes haha

[@leanaz8329]

Can you please tell me how to disable the "hardness" option? :-/

[@shrexyeverafter]

omg im seeing ur face for the first time❤️❤️😍😍🖤🖤

[@supdude2895]

I look at peoples sketchbook tours for inspiration.

[@belle7733]

I've been drawing since I have memory and my art literally sucks because I always redrew things that other artists posted online so I never really got my own style and I can't draw original stuff. It feels like I wasted all those years and now I gotta start all over again it's so frustrating 😭

[@cornysbooks2558]

When I was sad, I drew 'The Sad Rose'

[@newkidontheblock8662]

My hand has a weird routine like every other mother where I would draw a certain style really good and then really terrible and y hand would get bored or tired of the style that Im drawing in so I would change it. Its a cycle Idk why.

[@aminersnek2956]

Wait paint Tool sai 2?! Is it already available? How much is it omg?!

[@JelArts]

Luce It's not completely finished but I use it anyway because of the text tool, shape tool, gradient tool, etc. it's on their website I believe! It's free too, if you've already purchased Sai 1.

[@aminersnek2956]

Omg thanks for telling me i need to get it omg

[@zeukix69]

Please draw a tornado wrecking a house and remember take your time

[@roughlyEnforcing]

and read the "war of art " :)

[@zoelamp4840]

Damn, I like listening to your voice ^_^

[@dubleblended3262]

Should you start with traditional or digital? I can't afford a drawing tablet and using my mouse pad has deemed itself very difficult in the past 😂 Okay sorry thank you =3 lols

[@JelArts]

If digital art is too expensive, then traditional is totally fine to start with! It's a matter of personal preference.

[@calebtrotman8152]

I'm not improving I draw every day and I can't improve. I'm not happy with my art. I'm really trying. Any advice?

[@babyteeth4880]

idk man i do hope one day i’ll be able to make something that doesn’t look the best and go “well that was fun,” instead of “this looks horrible,”

[@llc8575]

waaaaa noice

[@slimyfurby]

"I consider myself a beginner" Heck no

[@JJ_ExMachina]

Fun fact... The difference between a professional and hobbyist.... A professional earns money doing something and a hobbyist does it for fun. I have met some "hobbyist" artist that would put some professional artist to shame :)

[@calicopwm]

im kinda, lazy, when it becomes to drawing. its because I always take to much and to long of breaks. then, when i actually see it, I contemplate on cancelling it or continuing. i do cancel some drawings.

[@heartsthekitteh6239]

Even a lazy person can get into a routine. If you lay around and listen to music half-asleep for hours on end, pull out a notebook and doodle while you lay there. Or, if you're sitting around playing video games, take a break to draw a picture of what you did in the game. Also, don't feel pressured to draw ALL THE TIME. Only draw when there's nothing else to do. Eventually you might have to think twice about calling yourself "lazy".

[@toricane1297]

Gotta thank you for the motivation \(^o^)/

[@JelArts]

You're very welcome :)

[@mich3004]

i enjoy doing fantasy art but i can't draw it

[@janelasafia2367]

do u like it how someones sketchbook is too perfect like everything is colored in, and theres no doodles, life sketches, and practices. I am not saying it is wrong but I prefer the other sketchbook where there are messy drawings, sketches, doodles, unfinished and finished work.