I've sucked at drawing for a long time. And of course, I suck because I don't try to draw. And I don't try to draw because I suck at drawing. And I suck because I don't try...

In an attempt to break this vicious cycle, and after some encouragement from JadeGreen in IRC yesterday, I've decided to start working at it now. Eventually I want to start a webcomic of some sort, but first I have to get to a decent enough skill-level, develop my "signature style", and all that jazz. So this thread is to keep me motivated to regularly practice and stuff - hopefully I'll be able to put up one or two things each week. Plus, once I feel like I'm making progress, I might put down some money on a drawing tablet.

So for my first post, here's my 30-minute sketch inspired by a conversation with Mismagius in chat.

[00:04:41] <@spellbee2^> half of me wants to try and draw something. since i have to start sometime if i want to be good someday
[00:04:55] <@spellbee2^> but the other half of me is already half-asleep
[00:05:15] <@Mismagius^^> Haha
[00:05:21] <@Mismagius^^> Draw you half-asleep
[00:06:00] <@spellbee2^> haha, i totally should
[00:06:15] <@spellbee2^> alright, brb, gonna attempt to draw me half asleep
[00:06:35] <@Mismagius^^> Half lidded eyes, drool on chin, russeled hair
[00:06:39] <@Mismagius^^> Haha kay
Spoiler for The Result:


Any feedback (and possibly starter-tablet recommendations) is appreciated.