How To Draw Sonic: The Fun Way!

April 15th, 2009

I love learning how to draw Sonic so much that I can’t help doodle the little critter any chance I get. Whether I’m on the phone, on a bus, or watching tv, I’ll grab a pen and make doodles of Sonic, Dr. Robotnik, Tails, and the others.

A lot of people would love to know how to draw cartoon characters really well, but they think it’s just too hard or they’re not good enough. I don’t think this is the case, so I want to set the record straight in this article.

If you search online for tips on how to draw cartoon people then sooner or later you will find some of the following advise: -

  • You need to develop a good sense of proportions
  • You need to devote a lot of time for practicing
  • You need to have good imagination
  • You should try to perfect your skill of drawing nice lines and curves
  • You want to have a good eye for colours and shades

I agree that you need to have all these things to be a good artist, but I disagree that you should focus on them too much. As far as I’m concerned, there is something far more important than all of the above put together. My golden rule of learning how to draw Sonic to perfection is this; HAVE FUN!!

Here are my favourite ways to have fun with drawing cartoons:-

  • Draw in a group, club, or in the company of friends.
  • Carry my drawings in a portfolio and take them with me to show friends and relatives all the time.
  • Draw Sonic to music or while a Sonic DVD is playing in the background. That way you can more easily capture a sense of excitement in the drawing.
  • Get some really nice pens and pencils to draw with. (I personally love using magic markers.)
  • Share your drawings on forums and on Facebook groups so that you can make friends with other people with the same interest as you.
  • Buy a really cool comic and copy your favourite drawings as best you can (one of my favourite past times).

So long as you keep having fun, you are much more likely to carry on drawing for years and years. If you aren’t having much fun then you’ll probably give up, or your drawings won’t look as good because you won’t feel as creative.

Sharing the experience of drawing is the key to perfecting the skill of how to draw Sonic.

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How to Draw Sonic Using a Mechanical Pencil

March 18th, 2009

One of my favourite ways how to draw Sonic is to use my trusty mechanical pencil. Although any sort will do, I think that if you really love drawing, you should also love your pens.

Far and away the best mechanical pencil out there is the “Pentel Graph Gear 1000 0.5″. If treated will care will last for decades and the styling of it is sooo cool – it’s a design classic.

The following video shows a mechanical pencil in action:-

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i know how to draw well and want to draw a picture for mom i need ideas of what to draw for mothers day?

July 29th, 2010

i don’t want to draw any cartoon characters like mickey mouse. i’ve drawn her a new picture each year but i’m coming up blank for this years piece of work. it needs to be something that is nice, no devil pictures. but i don’t want to draw any people. i’ve already done a piece with a unicorn can someone help

No cartoon characters, eh? Okay, then draw a heart! :)

Or draw a house.

Or maybe write a poem. Mom’s always love this one. <–

Good luck!

Best book on how to draw cartoons and comics?

July 29th, 2010

I have already read How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way multiple times, and was wondering if there were any other better books that teach you how to draw comics and cartoons.

PS: i want to learn cartoon styles and comic book styles. i have already read books like "How to Draw with the Right Side of Your Brain"

How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way by John Buscema and Stan Lee.

There are other good books. Try Jack Hamm’s Cartooning the Head and Figure. Beyond that though you should have other books. George Bridgeman’s anatomy books, Burne Hogarth’s books and Jeno Barcsay’s Anatomy for the Artist should also be on your shelf.

Also, if you like Manga at least something on Ukiyo-e Hokusai and Hiroshoge.

How can you get therapy for a serious phobia of an animal? (herpephobia…fear of snakes)?

July 29th, 2010

If i did get therapy for it, which everyone is telling me i need to do because my fear has become so unhealthy now, what would they do to me?

I don’t know what they could do because at this point I can’t even look at a cartoon drawing of a snake without hyperventilating. it’s really bad

the good news is that the treatments for phobias (and anxiety disorders in general) is very effective in most situations.

if you decided to pursue therapy, you would probably do something called systematic desensitization. this is a type of therapy in which you combine relaxation skills with increasingly distressing thoughts about your fear until the phobic agent is less anxiety-producing. it works very well for most phobic disorders

I need Help with Learning How to draw?

July 29th, 2010

These questions probably sound stupid to most of you, so I’m sorry, But i really need these answered…

Hey, I’m 13 years old, live in Australia, and have always loved drawing.

Since I was able to hold a pencil I would love drawing cartoons, real people, real things etc. I would mainly copy and later on draw characters from anime and cartoons I saw on T.V.

But I was never really talented. I would love drawing, and people would say How could a drawer I am, But I never knew proper techniques, didn’t know how to shade, didn’t know which pencils to use for what kind of drawing, and the sad thing is, I still don’t.

Is it too late to learn? Not only draw but paint, using oil colours as well, Learn the techniques, for drawing, painting, shading etc.
Perhaps becoming better at drawing faces, portraits and people in general, Or maybe cartooning or detailed anime, and learn how to paint fantastic scenic views from my own imagination? Is it possible to learn all this? I mean, I’ll say, I’m crap, so should I take lessons? and learn almost all I can about art? Is drawing something a few talented people can actually achieve? What should I do if I want to improve? Should I take lessons? Is there anywhere online with a comprehensive tutorial to get me started with drawing? Is it truly possible to become a true, talented artist (drawer and painter) in realistic, fantasy and cartooning/Anime art? What does it take? How and when did you learn? Could you share your experience with learning and your fascination with art and drawing?

I’m really Sorry for all those questions, I know there were allot and that they sounded stupid, but If you could answer as many as you can, I would really appreciate it.

1 Quit putting yourself down with lines like "I’m crap!"
#2 At age 13 it is not too late for you to learn or unlearn anything.
#3 Unless you are very, very good, anime will NOT further your ability to draw. Drawing in a sketchbook every day, drawing from life (see the tree … draw the tree, etc.) will further your ability.
#4 Good drawing skills are not dependent on what kind of pencil you use! It is dependent on PRACTICE!
#5 You can read every single book on drawing that has ever been printed, but unless you pick up your pencil/pen/charcoal stick/paintbrush everyday, or very regularly, you will not improve your skill.
#6 While I do not believe as some do that talent is over-rated, you can learn to draw if you are willing to work. WORK. Yes, that four-letter-word that most young people resist and dislike.
#7 Just like you would never become a concert pianist or a Grammy winning singer without it, art requires practice too!

I began drawing in grade school, seriously in junior high school . . .and then took off three decades before returning to my art. I now belong to several art societies, have had my art in catalogs for artist materials, on the walls of city hall, in international shows, and some of it hangs in Manhattan in the home of a broker, and in Hollywood in the home of a comedienne.

While my friends were spending their allowances on music and junk, I spent all mine at the art supplies store. While they were "hanging out" I was in my room or outdoors drawing and painting. I did take out time to raise a family, but have returned to my art now. I have to keep pushing myself to practice every day.

This is one of the oldest pieces I did at about your age that I have in my collection: http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii267/art4now/100_0018.jpg

This is my newest piece: http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii267/art4now/100_3797.jpg

Silver The Hegehog?

July 29th, 2010

Is the a website that you can learn how to draw silver the hegehog or any sonic charaters?PLZ HELP
If you are woundering whos Silver it is another hegehog,Just like sonic and shadow.

I think that my cd rom that I bought to play sonic might have had draw sonic on it.

Does anyone know any links to tutorials on drawing violent cartoons?

July 26th, 2010

I looked for how to draw cartoon character tutorials but they were all for children, I wanted to draw more violent cartoons. I DON’T want anime tutorials because I find them to hard to draw. Thanks :]

http://www.aniboom.com/video/244205/How-to-Draw-a-Skull./

How can i start drawing comic books? especially drawing people, i have some books but they dont help much?

July 26th, 2010

I can draw things well, but i want to draw comic books. I have some how to books, but they are not very detailed. I want to learn how to make people the most. Comic book people say practice practice practice, but i dont know how or what to practice. Someone help

I suggest you visit www.dickblick.com, they are a great online source for art supplies. My best friend is going into animation and possibly illustration and she buys most of her books and supplies from this site. Just type in a key word in the search bar like "draw" or "draw comics" or "cartoon" any of these searches will bring you to a list of books they sell. Just click on them to see the cover and chose ones that fit your style of drawing. Also there are books to help you write the story board of comics, you might want to look into that as well. Good luck!

How can I get customers to buy my art?

July 26th, 2010

I am a great artist but I am having no luck selling my art, I can’t seem to get anybody interested even when I advertise and even show pictures of it. is it because they are cartoon and digitally drawn art? Does no one want that kind of art? is it only painted portrait art that people want? Surely people would want to buy it for their kids or kids want it for their room or whatever. It is like anthropomorphic art and animals and stuff, very elegant and pretty

http://praiselorddorian.piczo.com

look in the art section

People will only buy art if they see something they like and the work looks as if it has value by showing consistent levels of craft expertise, by that I mean the art work has to appeal to audiences and not just the artist. This is not a criticism of you but too many people fall into that trap considering themselves "self proficient" when starting out, by all means believe that an artist only makes art for themselves (which most do) but also believe there is no point making art for the sake of it where nobody is ever going to be interested in what you are about (why you make art in the first place), when that happens you are making art for all the wrong reasons I am afraid to say.

If you are serious about wanting to establish selling your artwork why not make up a portfolio of what you concider to be your best work and include work in progress, then take it all along to an art gallery in your area to hear their opinion and see if they will sell the work on your behalf. After all they are the people who understand the regional art market best, you can also create further marketing for yourself by leaving your business card and write a personal statement explaining your interests and concerns, people always like to read and know a little more about an artist’s bio.

I have seen your website displayed work and in all honesty I wondered what it really was all about, there seemed too many conflcting imagery that detracted my attention, your site was overtly overkill. So in answering your own question "does no one want that kind of art?" I would have to say I don’t think it is the quality of the artwork but more the context of how the artwork is displayed IMHO of course. In other words what sort of people do you need to be attracting and how can you make your work show an intregity that goes beyond the concept of where it is now. Perhaps suppling digital illustrations to support childrens stories might be an area to investigate in depth where you could target a specific marketplace via a publisher, if it is indeed the commercial aspect of art that you are motivated by.