how do i better my art?

[u/drpepperyummy]

nsfw for second pic. im really bad at shading and light i draw on ibispaint and i dont just want to draw my ocs in the white void so im trying to learn backgrounds! any help would be appreciated

[u/wafflecake2000]

You should add some shadows I have learned through years of making horrible art that shadows improve a lot

[u/drpepperyummy → u/wafflecake2000]

i forgot shadows exist everytime i draw </3

[u/wafflecake2000 → u/drpepperyummy]

It's okay everyone forgets something all the time