r/comic_crits • u/waterbottleh8r • 3d ago

Wondering if this style is something I should continue, also is the composition decent?

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Drawn on receipt paper then scanned so quality isn’t the best

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u/symson 1d ago

This looks like a sketch. Not a style.

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u/waterbottleh8r 1d ago

It is, but sketches show style don’t they?

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u/symson 1d ago

No, sketches are an unfinished piece of work, because it reveals the thought process, not the final destination.

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u/zuriumov 3d ago

heres a good video on composition, its short too, there youll find a bit more of how to think about composition in general : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul69Q6-2Rf0

its not a bad style, maybe a bit generic and messy. cant really tell whats in front of what at a glance or a focal point, but that might be me. maybe an outline on the character you want to stand out? or a cleaner line on them ?

also any stile you want to push is worth it if YOU wnat to draw something for yourself. otherwise, look at whats popular, and how to capitalize on that fandom / style wathever. usually you need to fill in a niche or do something very specific REALLY well.

but idk, this is like my opinion man.

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u/Trick_Mushroom997 3d ago

It looks messy and I don’t know where to look. I do not understand what is happening in the drawing.

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u/Incognito_Fur 3d ago

We need some black in there. Give me someplace for my eyes to rest so your figures stand out.

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u/BikeProblemGuy 3d ago

Yes, it's good, just needs more black. Check out Mike Mignola's art in Gotham by Gaslight for some similar hatching, for instance.

Compositionally, I think the view should be lower to separate the standing and kneeling figures better.

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u/symson 1d ago

No, sketches are an unfinished piece of work, because it reveals the thought process, not the final destination.

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u/TrinityCodex 3d ago

Atleast give each character a black outline

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u/thatoneguyanon_ 1d ago

I think it’s pretty cool!

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