this damn sketchbook

Hey, everyone! My name is Rhia and this is my first time doing one of this forum sketchbooks (I usually just post on Tumblr.) I'm looking to try socializing with other fellow artists and perhaps finding other ways to help improve my work by getting feedback and critiques on my studies and whatnot.

My work has a lot of the typical animu style, but I'm working towards changing that and getting a bit of a more realistic feel to it. I've also tried avoiding coloring my work over the years since I have a terrible sense of color coordination and knowing even how to color, so I've been learning to digital paint, as well.

At the moment, I am taking a summer class over at Laguna College of Art and Design to develop my portfolio, and hope to get into LCAD in the Spring. Count on me sharing my class assignments!

Tumblr: this damn sketch
Twitter: @frau_frau
Instagram: frauuarf

Welcome to the forums Fraufrau!!

I like this starting piece. I enjoy graphic images like this. Hoping to see more soon!

Don't be a stranger, feel free to comment and post up whenever you want!

Welcome, Rhia. Nice start, and hope to see some more.

Thank you guys for the warm welcomes! :] Here's a doodle I decided to do last night, since I feel like my wardrobe is beginning to feel a bit older than I am... lmao.

Really liking the style Frau. Keep it coming!

Is it a self portrait then?

Trying to catch up so a little late but "Welcome to the forum fraufrau! ".
Why not jump into the latest monthly challenge. It is a good way to stretch your work and get feedback.

Domtopia wrote:

Really liking the style Frau. Keep it coming!

Is it a self portrait then?

The OP image, I'm afraid not! It's my buddy Madison. I could never pull off the half-shaved hair style like she does!

The drab cat lady image, however, is definitely a self-portrait!

Also, belated response is belated!

Kodabble wrote:

Trying to catch up so a little late but "Welcome to the forum fraufrau! ".
Why not jump into the latest monthly challenge. It is a good way to stretch your work and get feedback.

No worries, I'm probably as late as they come! And thanks! I will definitely be checking those out since I could always use a good study or practice.

Welcome. Love the graphic image in the first post. Hands look fantastic.