WarehouseRabbit 2024-10-21 17:01:01

I used to be able to scout artists back then, not sure what changed :P Sorry fam

Yatsufusa 2024-10-22 06:07:57

@Spinablood @WarehouseRabbit Your 'scouted'-status 'can' change entirely unrelated to your own actions. Check these for details and extended thoughts on the matter:

Ornery's Handy Dandy Scouting Guide
https://ornery.newgrounds.com/news/post/388624

Luwano's Scouting Guide
https://art101.newgrounds.com/news/post/978058

Lost-Psyren's Scouting Thoughts
https://lost-psyren.newgrounds.com/news/post/1461364

But as @cacodayum already said: Concentrate on putting out quality art (maybe don't publish unfinished/unpolished pieces). That's the fastest way to getting scouted/scouted again.

Yatsufusa 2024-10-23 02:10:06

@thepixelizer @Spinablood Speaking with very limited competence here: Doing monochrome is _not_ an issue at all. But... In order to get 'scouted' using nothing than paper and a pencil you must be able to _substitute_ for colors by using a pencil. Right now, you're essentially not even using shading. Also work on your anatomy.

Color's aren't a shortcut, but using them will help your art look better at your current level. Regardless, colors won't fix those shoulders.

I'm not being blunt here in order to insult you, but if everything always tells you how perfect you are, you would just be very confused about not being scouted yet.

Getting good at drawing is a long and stony road. Right now I'd say you should draw simple (3D) shapes and have them cast shadows - regardless of your future plans regarding colors.