Hi! I'm just a 21-year-old guy who wants to learn digital painting, and is taking this year to get serious about art. :) I heard about this forum and it sounded pretty awesome, so I just signed up.

What else is there to say- well, I'm a total beginner when it comes to digital painting. I'm working on my traditional drawing skills so I can dive into PS with confidence. I aim to develop a good work ethic and connect with other artists, which is why I joined this forum, ha ha. :P I've always wanted to paint spaceships.

I'm inspired by space exploration, conceptual art, SF/fantasy illustration, robots, animals, and graphic novels. I want to be able to render my own concepts. I also think Bobby Chiu is a real badass artist.

That's about it for now. Cya' around, hope to start making some friends here soon. :D Have a good day!

Iv known about this forum for a while but for some reason have never joined. Im trying to be more active in the community and push myself to the next level!

(Here) is some of my work and I look forward to seeing all of your work and growing together!

My name is Ernanda Souza, and I'm a freelance illustrator.

I started into this field last year, and I have that I have a long way journey to be who I want to be.
And I wanted really good constructive critics, not just likes and simple comments telling me I paint a lot, since I know it is not all of that.

So here I am, looking to improve, build a good portfolio and to meet awesome people. :)

Hi everyone!

My name is Karolina, I recently had the obvious realisation that I was always meant to be an artist (at 32). It's a confronting realisation, from both a regret at wasted time, and a 'what now?' perspective.

I've spent the last 10 or so years working in marketing, doing the odd bit of graphic design, and a few illustrations (I studied fashion design). It just feels like I've been orbiting the thing I actually really wanted to do, which was to make art!

I'm committed to doing it this time. I'm really interested in light and interactive art, although I'm starting with some painted studies exploring the concepts I'm interested in while I learn some of the technical things I need to make the kind of art I'm working towards.

I've also started a blog to explore ideas, keep me accountable, and help me connect with people. Not even close to properly set up, but there are a few blog posts and an about page so far, if you're curious! Www.karolinapartyka.com

Really keen to chat with people who chose the non-artschool route, and artists who combine interests in science/tech into their practice.

Keen to dive in!
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Hello everyone,

Just found out about this forum.
I recently graduated with my BFA from UMass with a focus in painting and drawing. When I'm not killing it in Smash bros. Wii U or Monster Hunter 4 on 3Ds, I'm plugging away and trying to improve on my technical and conceptual skills. Looking forward to be apart of community to grow with, and think I found the right place.
Looking to find folks who are down for multiple hour long drawing/painting sessions and crits.

Hi! I'm Joey from the Philippines. I'm an aspiring concept artist, as of now I'm still struggling with lots of stuff including fundamentals and the urge do design not illustrations. :) May you all have a wonderful day/night or whatever..

Cheers! :D

Hi everyone. My name is Morpheus, and I am an aspiring comic book artist. I've been doing tons of research on art this year and recently came across Dave and his forum. It looks like a terrific place to start posting my work online and getting feedback from others, something that I've always been afraid to do... But we gotta step out of that comfort zone, yeah? I don't have many (any) art friends in my life, as I am entirely self taught, so I hope that over the next year I can talk and meet with new artists on forums like this one. I'll be posting some of my sketches on the online sketchbook forum on this site this coming weekend, so please check it out and critique!
Good to meet you all.

Peace

Hi everyone!
I'm a student living in Belgium, crazy enough to try and become a concept artist.
I currently am enrolled in a course wich trains us to be technical artists, so we do get some drawing and painting, but I need an extra source for learning.
So I thought I'd come here and join in on the fun! :D
Looking forward to getting in to this forum!

Hi I have been checking out the website a couple of days now and it looks like a very good place to meet other artists and grow together!! :) I want to start and share my journey here from not knowing anything about digital painting and design to creating amazing artwork. Long road ahead but one I cannot wait to explore!

Well i'm Grotessive and i wanted to be part of this community, i felt so alone. I'm willing to improve and i'm working as hard as i can !! But usually i find myself lost so if you can give me some feedback it would help me a lot seriously. I know illustration and concept art are different. What i've always done is illustrations but i really love seeing those character designs and i know it's my passion, the problem is that mine are not very original so i wish you can help me.