Alright so.. I wanted to do some extra credit in my art class so my teacher gave me this picture to sketch.
This is the original picture..
I don't have a scanner so I had to take pictures with my camera..
So that's where the glare came from.. ^^;
And last but not least, the drawing I sketched of the original.
My version.
It's not as good as the original though. ^^;
I'd appreciate if you'd tell me what you think of it.
Be honest. ^^;

I find it very interesting that your teacher would want you to COPY an existing piece of art. I'd understood if s/he gave you a photo of a person to draw (in nay style) or some other image for you to REFERENCE off of but copying... doesn't seem like a good teacher to me.

Either way if this really was for a extra credit why did you use lined paper? That's like giving in your math homework on cardboard.

I really can't say anything about YOUR skill seeing as it's not your picture. All the thought process and creativity was already done in the original. And 4 out of 5 times a person's coping "skills" is better then their own personal drawing skills.

I'm not quite sure what your teacher would say as I don't know his/her motives behind you doing this.

I had an assignment like that in high school, except we were supposed to make a grid and copy a picture that way, we actually had to do one every week. In retrospect I dont get it either.

I think it's a fine copy. While others may argue that copying isn't "real drawing", I would counter with the idea that drawing existing images does help one's skills develop, especially beginner skills. It's like practicing anything.

I've known great artists who can draw anything on their own without reference, and nearly all of them began by referencing direct pictures onto their own piece of paper as you did, Gabee. Keep up that practice. Your art teacher's doing well in my opinion.

In my opinion copying anothers work is the first step to developing your own skill. Many really good artists i know started from copying the work of others and adding in their own style. From there, their work became more advanced and more uniquely their own. Keep up the great work!

its awesome Gabee!!keep up the good work.i agree withtwilight tigerstar copying anothers work is the first step to developing your own skill ^^ i actually want to do something like this im trying to draw this one picture i found and printed this beautiful picture but i can't seem to get her shoulders and arms right x3

I like it, and I actually find it BETTER than the original. More... non perfect.
WHich I love in art.
I wouldn't have used lined paper though.

i don't think it was a good exercise at all. i mean copying existing art is sometimes helpful but it should be good, ANATOMICALLY CORRECT reference, such as anatomy albums or old masters' paintings or photos.
and the BEST way of learning is drawing from life. as often as you can. even really fast figure sketches.
your reference was already highly stylized and i'm not sure what was the goal of this exercise. the ability to copy simple shapes and colour in doesn't make you a better artist in any way. you did a good copy (it would be better if it was more accurate) but did you learn anything?
i really suggest changing your teacher or at least asking what was the point of that task.

i've been learning at a private atelier for years and now i'm an art student, so believe me, i know what i'm talking about.