2023 Tutorial Recap: Did you collect them all? by team, journal
2023 Tutorial Recap: Did you collect them all?
2023 was packed with opportunities to be creative, including several chances to practice your skills with DeviantArt Tutorials! Whether you created something every day or put your efforts toward a few particular masterpieces, take pride in the art you put forward this year! Did you miss any tutorials from 2023? There’s still time to get the Profile badges for each of the tutorials that appeared this past year, so let the creative energy flow! For deviants who have already done all of the 2023 tutorials, consider redoing one of your favorites to see how your skills have leveled up this year! Did you collect them all? Feminine Pose | Fella | Grogu | Rose | Hot Dog | Cake | Magic Potion | Snow Leopard | Snowflake In celebration of the many artists who took part and honed their skills this past year, here are some of the fantastic creations submitted for the various tutorials of 2023! Join the Conversation Which tutorials did you take part in this year? Which tutorial is
This comment had a really good perspective on the process of art improvement: https://www.deviantart.com/comments/1/938566220/5023390480 Find something that you're passionate about drawing and build from that. Drawing doesn't have to be a chore. If you like a cartoon or a comic you can draw fan art of that. Cartoon/Anime/Cute style is not "Lesser" than a more Realistic style. You can also draw in multiple styles if you want. Don't be afraid to use references and to trace as long as you credit the original artist and don't try to claim it's "your's". Tracing can help you keep a steadier hand and get better at shapes. It's hard to remember all the details from memory, even cartoon characters, so don't shame yourself for needing a reference even if it's your 500th drawing of the character. You don't need to worry about your "signature/original art style" yet either. That will develop naturally over time, as you experiment with different references and different art styles. It's