Konnichiwa Hivers! It's me, your ridgette again. For today, I'm going to share with you all my very first art blog. I'm really excited to show the fan art I've made for my latest husbando from Mashle (kyaaaaahhhhh), Margarette Macaron.
It was really fun drawing him, but everything became a challenge when I started coloring him. It took me awhile to ponder whether I would really color him or not because I always messed up my drawings when I colored them. Anyway, my intrusive thoughts won, and I really colored him. It was emotionally draining because it took me a lot of trying to somehow finish it the way I wanted it to be.
Further, I knew that it would be time-consuming to draw him from more than one perspective. I really enjoyed drawing characters from one or more perspectives, and it is kind of practice for me. Drawing him wasn't easy, for I really needed to use references because I'm not really familiar with all of his character details. I'm really particular about drawing the details because they make up the character's identity. So in this part, I'll share the process and also the materials that I've used while making my fan art!
Materials Needed:
- Watercolor (which I borrowed from my younger brother)
- Watercolor Pencils
- Acrylic Paint (black)
- Brush
- Ballpen
- Highlighter (green)
- Mechanic Pencil (a pencil will do)
- Eraser ( my savior! )
The Process:
1. Outline or sketch from the reference used.
2. Trace the sketches.
3. Erase the sketches and other outlines.
4. Color it.
5. Add some more details.
6. Add some finishing details.
7. Tada! It's done!
In this drawing process, I'm reminded to really trust the process. As you've seen, my drawing process was rather filled with errors, which were due to my own passiveness. It's really important to be aware of every action you take in coloring because there's no ctrl z in traditional art. The presence of mind in making fanart is really crucial since you're dealing with a certain character and not an original character of your own. I really learned the hard way while coloring Margarette's robe because I unconsciously colored it the wrong way.
Mending it was really tedious. I even got to the point that I'm tempted to redraw it all, but upon looking at what I've already drawn, regret really filled me. It got me frustrated because I'm almost done, and then that's the only time I discovered my error (lol huhuhu). I had no choice but to think of a way to cover up my mistake. So if you make a mistake, it's really important to not lose your cool because there will always be a way to make that mistake a part of your art (or if you can't, just redraw it, there's always a room for improvement).
That's all for now, Hivers! See you in my next art blog! I hope you'll be there when I share another art experience!
Arigatou minna-san!
So creative of you, miss @ridgette! 😘
Thank you @jeannmazing! I'm pleased that you appreciate my art (｡・//ε//・｡).
Nice art work, @ridgette. Always strive for excellence in everything, and you will see its outcomes. Enjoy your passion with your talent and skills in drawing. One day, you will become what you want to be. Just trust the process. See you in your next art blog. 🫶
Thank you @cup-bearer! Yeah, it's really important to trust the process because I know we'll eventually get what we want if we strive hard for it. See you then
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Wow, this is amazing! You have tremendous talent. I didn't like this character at first, but I ended up laughing a lot haha. ❤️
Thanks @jessuses1381, my sister told me I'm weird because the first time I saw him, I already developed my admiration for him and eventually I added him in my husbando list (灬º‿º灬)♡.
Nice and creative art
Thanks for appreciating my art @intoy.bugoy!
I love art and drawing but sadly art and drawing don't love me because I don't know how to draw. I love the sketching and how many hours did you finish this one?
That's what I thought the first time I draw because I really find my drawings hideous to the point I thought art didn't really love me, but practice is really the key to improvement. I really believe that there is creativity in each one of us, but it is up to us if we hone it further. Anyway, about your question on how many hours did I finished my fan art— well, I'm not certain how many hours did I spent finishing it because I'm a guilty procrastinator. I think I started sketching it the first day of this week, but because I'm a procrastinator, I ended tracing it on Wednesday ( I usually trace in less than an hour or half if my mood strike me), then I stopped again, and finally when I became motivated, I colored it yesterday within 3 hours (it's not straight three hours because my back bone will not allow me [dextroscoliosis attack!])— so yeah I'm a lazy one so it really took me awhile.
wow
Thank you @kyla-bacarro ( ◜‿◝ )♡
The painter is beautiful, and the painting is beautiful too. a perfect match.🥰
Luh (｡・//ε//・｡) thank you @angelicaura.
whoa quedo genial! excelente!
whoa it was great! excellent!
Thanks for the compliment @yasmarit (｡・//ε//・｡).
You drew him pretty well. I don't remember this character, though. Did he appear in the second season? I've only watched the first season.. haha
Thank you @tegoshei (｡･ω･｡)ﾉ♡, yeah Margarette appeared in second season...
I see... I'd better watch the second season soon... Salamuch! 😎✨
wow excellent drawing, I know that it is often difficult to draw with ponturas, but it looks very good 👍
thanks for compliment @danielaelymar! Yeah, drawing him in different angles was quite challenging, yet it was really satisfying to see the outcome afterwards.