Concept art like this?

[xceptions]

I want to draw concept art for my story but I don't know how to draw. I don't know where to start so I thought I'd ask for help here. The types of art I'd like to do are like the ones on this tumblr page. http://fuckyeahconceptart.tumblr.com/

I think it's digital drawing using a drawing tablet or something. Also how to choose colors, adding shadows, lighting and anything else that I'm missing. Thank you for the help in advance.

[Black Spot]

You need to learn how to draw first. Your second paragraph is well into the future.

[Star Eater]

You need to learn how to draw first. Your second paragraph is well into the future.

/thread

But you can start your journey now. All you need is pencil and paper. Draw, draw, draw, draw everything and everyone around
you as much as you can. Start a sketchbook here or put some of your stuff up in the critique section.

[xceptions]

thanks for the reply, but are there like books i can read, or videos I can watch? I'm a quick leaner. I can draw other peoples work, just cant draw the things i see in my head.

[Star Eater]

I have some tapes on betamax that will teach you everything you need to know. I'll make you copies
for $200. Hit me up if you're interested.

[xceptions]

I have some tapes on betamax that will teach you everything you need to know. I'll make you copies
for $200. Hit me up if you're interested.

What is betamax? How do you know it will teach me everything I need to know?

[TinyBird]

What is betamax? How do you know it will teach me everything I need to know?

He's joking. There's books: http://conceptart.org/forums/showthr...s-Reading-List but there's no magic book or video that will teach you all, it's still going to take years of work. But we get lots of people who just want that one magic thing.

[Chris Bennett]

thanks for the reply, but are there like books i can read, or videos I can watch? I'm a quick leaner. I can draw other peoples work, just cant draw the things i see in my head.

There are no books or videos on the subject of art. Unfortunately. This is a great shame for all of us and why we invented CA. Don't worry about he things you see in your head - they are best left unseen.

If you are serious, I'd recommend going to a drawing/life class with a teacher who is able to prove they can walk the walk as well as talk the talk.
Generally, all 'how to' books do more harm than good and should be placed in the bin or better, burned.
Those I could recommend as a start are by Charles Reid.

[Star Eater]

He's joking.

I can tell you own a VHS. Don't listen to her. The MAX is Beta.

[TinyBird]

I can tell you own a VHS.

Well yes, owning a VHS does take balls. Oooooh~

[xceptions]

I'm not looking for any magic shortcuts, I know it takes hard work to be able to draw the things I'd like to draw, but thanks for your help, I guess I'll just keep drawing random things until i get better.

[Star Eater]

Well yes, owning a VHS does take balls. Oooooh~

Wow...that was low TB... You cut me deep.

[TinyBird]

I guess I'll just keep drawing random things until i get better.

Or you could get one of the books in the list I linked.

[Star Eater]

I'm not looking for any magic shortcuts, I know it takes hard work to be able to draw the things I'd like to draw, but thanks for your help, I guess I'll just keep drawing random things until i get better.

Mix it up, draw as much as you can, have fun with it, but if you want to improve -real- fast. Draw from life, its repeated so often because it works.

[TinyBird]

Wow...that was low TB... You cut me deep.

YOU DON'T INSULT THE GLORY THAT IS VHS >:V

but yeah I'm sorry

[Star Eater]

YOU DON'T INSULT THE GLORY THAT IS VHS >:V

but yeah I'm sorry

Haha its ok!

Give me your pitcher plant or you will be sorry.

[TinyBird]

Haha its ok!

Give me your pitcher plant or you will be sorry.

Great to be friends again!

oh god, meet me at the docks at midnight, I promise I won't call the cops!

[sone_one]

funny how "where can i find any information on that" became "which information is not bs out of this huge pile" within only 15 years. made me realize how much i appreciate what the internet has made possible, compared to younger generations.

[vineris]

funny how "where can i find any information on that" became "which information is not bs out of this huge pile" within only 15 years. made me realize how much i appreciate what the internet has made possible, compared to younger generations.

Yeah. It's also made me realize how research-challenged some portions of the younger generations are. I should start charging for looking shit up on Google.

"Research assistant for hire. Will read real books so you don't have to. $30 per hour. Will also barter for grass-fed cow quarters and premium unleaded."

[Ryan Provenzano]

Before you can paint epic dragons you have to be able to paint coffee cup . Start a sketchbook so you can get some feedback, and draw a lot.

[Breakingreflections]

i can honestly say that learning from life is the best source.
like in maths you have to learn the formula before working out the volume of the pyramid of Giza, its the same in art.
just practise by drawing the things you can see, have fun trying to make it look as realistic as possible and you will learn so much on your own eventually it will be easy for you to draw from your head (references never hurt either ) but just draw, have fun, and always be willing to learn from those around you.

[QueenGwenevere]

I want to draw concept art for my story but I don't know how to draw.

Yep, the only way to draw things like that is to learn how to draw. Be warned in advance that this will take many, many years. And it will not be easy. And you've got to be prepared to spend a ludicrous amount of time drawing badly before you can draw well.

However, if you really seriously want to learn to draw, some things that can help you get started are:
Books from the reading list here: http://conceptart.org/forums/showthr...s-Reading-List
Spartan Boot Camp exercises in the community activities section here: http://conceptart.org/forums/forumdi...ITY-ACTIVITIES
Information on basics in the Fine Art section here: http://conceptart.org/forums/forumdi...hp?7-FINE-ARTS
And in the tips-and-tutorials section here: http://conceptart.org/forums/forumdi...IPS-amp-TRICKS
And there's some good info on these blogs:
http://gurneyjourney.blogspot.com/
http://ennisart.blogspot.com/

Or if you're really committed, you could take some classes.

But the most important thing is drawing, drawing, drawing. Especially from life. All the books and classes and tutorials in the world will accomplish nothing if you don't actually draw. Draw a lot, and post it in a sketchbook thread for feedback if you want.