Seen many talented users on this forum and I am now getting better at making 3D models but I have no clue how to draw concepts etc, So I am trying to learn. I am not a complete idiot, I have been through standard art classes, etc.
Where would I learn how to draw better in general?
One word: Practice.
Also, using reference models works well. Doesn’t matter if its someone else’s human form or an action figure on your desk. Just get something to work with so you can see if you are doing it “right”.
But really the key is practice, practice, practice.
Great books, very easy to understand. Start with “Successful Drawing”
http://alexhays.com/loomis/
If you want to learn classical drawing techniques:
http://www.amazon.com/Charles-Bargue-Jean-Leon-Gerome-Drawing/dp/286770166X
I highly recommend the Bargue book.
Learn the violin bow grip.
http://chiseledrocks.com/main/musings/topics/how_to_hold_the_pencil
And practice a lot.
Thanks for the input guys, I will check these out.
Persistence, Passion and Patience
References are great too. When I create concepts I find a lot of images on google or art forums for inspiration. I recommend you create a foldr for inspiring pics o0n your computer!
Alismuffin said it. Just takes a lot of practice. I have a folder full of 500+ photos from reference and inspiration on form and concept.
For me drawing is a natural talent, in which I enhanced it over many years, I got as far as art classes in high school. If you are anxious to learn you will learn. Try buying books on illustrations of the human anatomy. Books like these are handy for art of the human skeleton, muscles, and provides a variety of different poses. Concept Art consist of drawing the front, sides, and back of a character or vehicle.
Is it possible for someone who is HORRIBLE ( I mean like, can’t even draw a “list simple item here” ) to ever become at least some what decent at drawing?
Ah, the age old question of nature vs. nurture. If you believe that nature is the last word in human talent and you don’t have it, then no. If you believe that nurture plays a larger role in human abilities, then yes. If you’re like me and think it’s a good mix of the two, then yes but it will take a really long time or you’d need to have some latent natural talent.
Drawing is one percent talent and 99 percent practice. Just do the math 
If you practice anything enough you will get better at it.
Anything is possible.
Despite Beethoven going deaf, he continued to write and play music as beautiful as before.
Despite Helen Keller being born deaf, blind and dumb, she managed to become a famous author.
Despite Jamie Andrew losing his hands and legs, he continues to climb mountains.
Despite Esref Armagan being born blind, he became a great painter.
Think about it. These people had all odds against them, yet they did what they had a passion to do. Passion is enough to compensate for anything missing.
Good luck!
I always held my pencil like I’m writing when I draw and stare hopelessly at my craggy warbled lines. After spending a bit of time with the violin bow grip I can draw much straighter(ish) lines. Such a simple thing but so helpful.
rep++ for you, thanks mate!
Practice, Practice, Practice. With any skill you want to learn, you have to practice.
Yes.
I’ve been seeing this question a lot about every topic where there seems to be some myth that some people are just naturally talented at it.
Those people with excellent “talent” put forth countless hours of effort into their craft to master it. The first time they picked up a pencil(or a hammer, or a basketball) they weren’t a master at it. It took long hours and a lot of dedication.
This doesn’t just apply to drawing, it applies to everything. However, another big factor is how much you enjoy it. If you don’t enjoy drawing you will be less likely to practice it and be worse at it overall. Someone who enjoys drawing will always be doodling in their spare time.
Just my 2 cents.
That was inspiring.
It shows that anyone can master anything. Talent and being gifted is not just something you have to be born with.
Reminds me of this guy a who sucked at math constantly. During his early 20’s, he read a book and memorized number tables and now he’s a math genius. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUsD2V6ijyQ
Being talented only means that someone will master something faster than the others.
Nice to see that someone put that together in video format.
That thread is inspirational.