How to Get Good at Art Fast

Introduction

• Aim: Provide a blueprint for perfect practice in art.
• Key principle: Regular practice is ineffective; focus on perfect practice.

Beginners' First Step: Tracing

• Purpose of Tracing:
  • Do's: Use tracing to learn and understand line work.
  • Don'ts: Avoid tracing for credit or to mask inability.
• Benefit of Tracing:
  • Helps beginners replicate experienced artists' line work.
  • Acts as an early learning tool.

Transition to Original Drawing

• Blind Attempts:
  • Start by drawing something of interest without guidance.
  • Identify where you struggle (hitting a 'wall').

Problem-Based Approach

• Steps:
  • Draw until a problem arises.
  • Isolate and study the problem.
  • Focus only on the current obstacle (e.g., drawing a face).

Studying Techniques

• Reference Gathering:
  • Collect real-life photos and artwork by better artists.
  • Real-life shows accuracy; art shows simplification.
• Observation:
  • Spend 1-2 minutes actively observing references.
  • Visualize the reference in detail to improve understanding.
• Practice:
  • Copy references from different angles.
  • Avoid drawing from imagination; focus on observation.

Expert Frameworks

• Importance:
  • Follow expert-created frameworks for structured learning.

Resources

• Art Program:
  • Offers structured learning, exercises, community, and resources.
  • Available at CGArt School with a limited-time discount.
• Free Resources:
  • Starter brush set available for free download.

Feedback Loop

• Concept:
  • Shorten the time between attempts and receiving feedback.
  • Example: Toddlers receive immediate feedback which aids learning.
• Finding Feedback:
  • Join art communities or use platforms like Discord for feedback.
  • Utilize forums, art directors, or senior artists for guidance.

Conclusion

• Apply the blueprint for perfect practice to accelerate art skill development.