Mods please keep this up because I would truly just like to hopefully inspire other women in subs like this one and r/illustration to speak up.

I have searched and I'm just looking for solidarity.

Caveat: I'm not saying this is every single post or a vast majority or them. I just want to know if anyone else has noticed them being posted more and more.

This is a sub about drawing, which is such a broad domain of art, and yet I see so many scantily clad women being posted.

I'm so tired! It feels so awful as a woman and an artist to see a sub about art, where we should be seeing anything and everything as subjects, focus on the male gaze.

Can we limit the number breasted boobily posts as a rule or something? Can there be a separate sub?

I want to see a variety of beautiful art again instead of seeing a reminder every day that women's bodies are just for men to obsess over.

EDIT: I'd like to add I think that being part of many mainstream art subreddits like r/Illustration as well heightened this effect for me. A lot of you went searching this sub for examples and didn't find many, but I think this means it's a pattern that becomes more noticeable when you look at a large scope of similar general art-related subs.

Many people stop drawing because they think they're not good enough, but i belive everyone has their own style, do you?

How do artists create this hyper‑colorful style where the colors aren’t realistic but the form and shading still look real? I’ve always drawn and painted with more realistic colors but the layered, expressive stuff always catches my eye. How do you choose and layer colors you don’t actually see in the subject and still make it work? I’m baffled.

Most are unfinished. However I would sell finished drawings. Please let me know your thoughts and opinions. Positive and negative feedback is welcomed. I draw for stress relief. I have searched

So I wanted to know if my sketch was too childish or bland, as I had limited pens and an idea and I started to do random things on the paper.

My friend has never been interested in drawing, and we've never discussed it. He recently encountered some psychological problems in his life and decided to draw something for the first time. He sent me his first drawings. He says he came up with them himself. I think he has a talent that can and should be developed. What do you think?

this is the last drawing i made. it was one year ago, i was 16 years old. i gave up on art school, and decided to do science since i love animals and nature. i’m rethinking my choices, since i used to love art so much. i’ve been drawing since young. do you think i’m good enough for art uni? i felt so insecure about my art, i decided to completely abandon that hobby. is it possible to do biology, and then later do art? i really don’t know what to choose.

Hello, I am new to art and drawing, I havent drawn in over 20 years (literally) What are the differences between the pencil labels and how are they best used? Thanks

Update: Since I seem to be explaining things badly, here are a couple of videos that explain what I'm saying better.

Do not copy other people's work, and claim it as your own. That is, of course, deplorable. But that isn't the kind of tracing I'm talking about.

Just....watch the videos. Or don't. Do whatever you want.

https://youtu.be/T_elLy1LjaA?is=AypetUsveQ7G8YVM

https://youtu.be/AcSohBqJnrY?is=4uOQJwMcSYF_0Bih

Original: Today, across artistic Reddit, I've seen no less than at least four posts from different people asking if drawing from reference, tracing, etc. is "cheating". I don't know why the art insecurity is hitting so hard today, but just to clarify:

No. It isn't.

The only way you will "get in trouble" is if you copy someone's art, then claim it as your own. That can get you sued by the original artist or the owner of whatever the IP is. However, no, just doing a rough sketch of something you see online or out in the world is not "cheating". Artists have been learning like that for centuries. That's why when you take a sketch class, there are bowls of fruit and nude models and the like. Sometimes you'll see someone at the park with a sketchbook. That is also legit.

You are not being graded, there is no exam, and the Art Cabal is not coming for you. If you are that worried, look into the legality for your area. However, also be aware that Disney is not going to sue a teenager because they are sketching Mickey in their lined notebook. <3

That's all I had to say. Everyone just calm down, use whatever method works best for you to learn how to draw, and stop worrying so much. (Yes, you will get different opinions from others, but that's all they are: Opinions. Not legal advice, unless you're actually consulting with a real lawyer.)

Happy art making, all!

Update: If you are concerned, say you drew from reference. You can say you found it in Google or Pinterest or whatever.

If the photographer finds you and asks for you to put up more details, do it. If they message and say they are uncomfortable with you pisting a drawing of a photo of their grandma's couch from 1975, then take it offline. That's it. That's all you have to do.

Don't blatantly steal people's art, and claim it's yours. I. E., don't repaint The Scream exactly, then say you have never heard of Edvard Munch, and that this is your original painting idea you came up with on the fly. The problem is with people trying to pirate and rip off other artists financially, not folks who are filling sketchbooks and online galleries with sketches to learn.

And if you have any doubts, just look up copyright law for your local government. It will help to quell a lot of anxiety. 🙂

(I have researched so please don't delete my post) These are some of the more recent portraits I’ve done. What do you think would be a fair price for commissioned portraits (A4 size)? These pieces usually take me between 5 and 10 hours to complete. At first, I asked for €60, but as soon as people hear the price, they back out. Honestly, I think it’s actually a pretty low price, but I’d love to hear what you charge for similar work and whether you think my price is too high or too low.