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Toka Mathetsa
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9mo
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I haven't finished a single project for this one. Not because I'm not drawing but simply because I can't even accurately lay in the big shapes. It goes like this, you sit still on your desk, turn on your laptop for references. You apply all the measuring techniques Stan taught you and the result just looks wrong in your eyes. Either that or you measure one side of your reference ,then go to the other side and the measurements contradict each other. If anyone has got any advice, please help, This is really starting to get to me, it's been 3 months now stuck with this project and I'm actually think of quitting and just skipping it.
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9mo
Hey there! I know it can be frustrating not getting the perfect results, but keep in mind that this is a project meant to help *develop* those skills. It's not something that is gained right away just by having the knowledge of it, but rather by putting it to repeated practice. By overlaying your drawing with the original reference, it will help catch those inevitable mistakes and steer you closer to accuracy with each attempt. So making deviations is an expected part of the process for this project. And if you want more specific feedback to your work, always feel free to share it here. I hope this helps :)
I like your sketches! Try to be mindful when selecting reference images, the first image has pretty significant camera distortion. It is possible to use images like this but you will have to recognize the distortion and correct it as you work, which can add another layer of complexity while learning. The second two are great images to practice from!
Thank you very much for your message ! Where do you think I should go from there ? Should I continue and do more of those kinds of quick sketches ?
Hello,
I'm following the Drawing Basics course.
The sketching from observation project was an eye opener and I'm trying to not get into that perfectionist mindset while sketching.
I must admit it's hard, and sometimes I get frustrated but I'm determined to get good !
Can I have some critiques about these 3 sketches ? How are my lines and what could I improve on ?
I think I spend too less time looking at my reference. I don't quite understand it before sketching.
Thank you ! :)
Vynn
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9mo
When drawing from life or reference should we use this loose sketch technique ? Is this the baseline before adding details ? Does it apply to figures and portrait ? Thank you !
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9mo
Yes! This method can definitely be applied and useful when approaching any subject matter. From live figure drawing to painting portraits from photos to even drawing from your imagination, using a method of general & loose and gradually tightening & adding details is a technique commonly used throughout art as it helps you add liveliness and energy in your work, set down a good foundation, and make any changes necessary before committing to the final, smaller flourishes at the end.
Vynn
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2yr
Hi Proko, thank you so much for the course. I have a question about studying, though.
Is it good practice to also copy and trying to understand some drawings from a book (I'm thinking about Loomis, Bridgmann or Hampton) ? Is it a recommended approach ?
Thank you!
Vynn
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2yr
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When or where are we supposed to use the bean ? I don't see any examples of the bean being used in a figure drawing, so I'm wondering what its purpose is. Should I add a bean in my gestures?
I use it depending on the pose. I put it in the same category as gesture. Depending on the pose, you can use the CSI gesture method or the bean method to quickly get the pose down on paper. The robo bean can also be used over the bean.
Vynn
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2yr
Hi Marek,
Your artwork looks great ! You could try exaggerating the gesture for a better result. Even when drawing quick poses, I find that exaggerating the subject's pose gives a better outcome.
That helmet is so cool, by the way.
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Hello artpunk !
I personally find the overhand grip easier on an easel or inclined drawing board, that's for sure. It's actually more ergonomic ! Wouldn't be on a flat surface.
As much as I don't know Stan's exact setup, you could browse around artshops or make a simple inclined drawing board at home with a few planks. (This is a cool DIY video about this : https://youtu.be/Hm2WbjHEnkA)
If you can't purchase one or make one, you can also grab a big piece of flat solid cardboard and place it on your knees, its back resting on a table or your desk.
Remember to use what works best for you !
Cool DIY video, thanks! There seem to be some great not too expensive options out there so just need to experiment and find out what works best for me.
