sketch at a meeting :)

[Abby]

hey guys i was at a meeting the other day and there a little early and then the meeting started and this is the result.



not coloured and i know he looks funny in the mouth haha
but this is the first time ive drawn a betta (a good decent pic any way lol)

[Abby]

and he isnt QUite finished :)

[BlakbirdxGyarados]

Not bad for a first drawing!

You'd think a fish is easy to draw, but once you try it... not so easy. xD So good job on that.

[betta lover1507]

you did way better than i did my first betta drawing

[Abby]

as i said i messed his mouth up but eh!

[BlakbirdxGyarados]

I'm more of a cartoonist than realist as far as art goes. I just make their bodies the general shape it is and add a little line as their grumpy frown. xD

I wish I didn't lose my tablet so I'd be able to digitally draw up a betta, now. I miss drawing these guys and sharing them. (My scanner is also broken. >>;; )

[betta lover1507]

mines are cartoonish with a little (JUST A LITTLE) of reality look
some reason i love how they have that frown lol it makes them look cute XP

[betta lover1507]

also am gonna give tips:
the mouth should be a little closer to the eye but the eye has to be a little under the mouth, that curve is great on it's head, not many people add it in (sometimes i do) but this is a little confusing (it is hard to explain in words) where you have his mouth is great (keep his mouth where it is) just put the eye closer and a little under his mouth
am i hope you don't get mad, i am helping you next you draw any betta, you know where the eye is) i hope this helps and good luck with drawing =]]

[BlakbirdxGyarados]

Originally Posted by betta lover1507

mines are cartoonish with a little (JUST A LITTLE) of reality look
some reason i love how they have that frown lol it makes them look cute XP

When I attempt reality, it ends up cartoon-ish.
Of course the only thing I see in my art is just a bunch of mess-ups here and epic fails there.... An artist is his own worst critic. xD I don't know how much reality there actually is in my art, though.

I also agree... for some reason it's just adorable to see a frowny fish.... I don't know any fish with as epic of a frown as these guys we get addicted to.

[BettaGirl290]

I'm really good in drawing Pokemon, but a lil good at bettas, so i applaud you :D