SITES FOR BEGINNER ARTISTS

Everyone has an artist inside them. Whether you're a pro or just a doodler, drawing is your road to another world. However, without the expertise and correct guidelines (or the motivation) you'll just mess up the paper. Not to worry, living in the world of internet, reaching new heights is only a matter of time. So brought to you are some of the best sites for us "art people".

DEVIANT ART: (www.deviantart.com)
You probably have heard of this one before. It's an art blog, an online portfolio and a social site packed together. You sign up for free and create a profile. Upload those awesome artworks of yours and get feedback. Like and comment on your friends' creative outburst and update your status, be in groups of your choice and participate in online competitions. You can chat with like-minded artists from everywhere and share your passion. Deviant Art is the largest online community for artists and the variety of art genre satisfies all tastes. Even if you don't draw and you're here to appreciate then I assure you of the "out-of-this-world" artworks you'll come across.

RATE MY DRAWINGS:
(www.ratemydrawings.com)
A stand alone site. Why? Because you get to draw online with an amazing digital interface. That being a great option, the other things are more or less similar to Deviant, though the community isn't as big. This truly opens up a lot of opportunities for digital artists. When on the go, you don't have to buy drawing apps anymore. You can draw on your tablet or smartphone with all the pro-grade digi tools. And if you are an amateur on digital medium then there are lots of helpful tutorials.

DRAW SPACE: (www.drawspace.com)
Two words- Drawing classes. Draw Space literally offers you a class schedule to learn in the most superb ways. Their tutorials cover every aspect of the techniques you need to know and want to know. I found them to be very intuitive. You can earn credits and track your progress. Competition time and the level of experience required are mentioned. And yes, there are teachers. Everything's online and free. You can leave or come back anytime without affecting your course progress. Also, all tutorials are downloadable.

FREAKING NEWS: (www.freakingnews.com)
Photoshop fun time! The most messed up pictures get stacked here. Never was there a better site for showing off your Photoshop skills and having a good laugh. To describe it more precisely, I should tell you, I once saw a picture of Bill Clinton with Harley Queen with a prying Spiderman staring in the background. That is imagination at its extreme. Contests are what this site features and it thrives on Photoshop parody. But you can also submit artworks that match the vibe. And if you can draw those, then you are one amazing artist.

DRAGOART: (www.dragoart.com)
A site entirely focused on providing the best tutorials. Almost all fictional characters and drawing media are covered. The tutorials start from dummy steps and moves on slowly. So, you don't feel lost after a few steps. The site also covers video tutorials and showcasing. They stay updated so the latest characters are always there. Dragoart is one of those sites you must visit. It helps to ease up to complex pictures and does justice to your effort.