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Erick Rodriguez
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4yr
added comment inBean Examples – Tilt, Lean, Twist and Foreshortening
I've been working steadily to produce clean results with as few strokes as possible per Marshall and Stan. The main objective for me is producing clean lines by using fluidity to create a sense of motion/flow.
These results were generated from using a combination of stroke techniques (wrist + elbow + shoulder) while relaxing my shoulder and maintaining a steady inhale/exhale cadence. I'll have to start anew once I start addressing twisting and foreshortening because I thought they are the more challenging perspectives for me.
Christopher
4yr
Hello Maldives, I think you are off to a good start! I agree with Bradwynn about the overlapping in your examples, its hard to identify where the torso and hips are. But I don't necessarily think you should be focusing on line until the very end where you have practiced and practiced and have a good grip on the gestures. I would try exaggerating the poses even more from what you have shown. In the second drawing I can see that it could be exaggerated a lot more. I wouldn't worry about how many lines you can slim the drawing down too, I would just be wild and worry more about capturing the gesture! I thought the example of how Disney would make a flour sack have life and gesture was great. Think how much more with the human body! Worry about capturing the life in your drawings! Hope this helps!
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4yr
Good work. They look clean and you're getting the angle well. They need some indication of overlapping line that tells us if it in being pinched forwards or backwards or is it twisting. Adding a couple of those strokes in those action areas will really help.
I know They are not any good, but this was the first lesson where I was almost able to keep up with Stan. I feel I will be going through all the lessons over and over. It really feels like I am learning
Thanks all.
Hi Carl,
This is a good concerted effort and you show an understanding of the concept that Stan teaches. Technique is what needs to get addressed. Recall that he added an emphasis on using CSI during the gesture lessons. A lot of your lines are fragmented and scratchy. With that said, you need to focus on producing single strokes using C, S, or I shapes before you start creating gesture sketches and the bean. Remember to relax and inhale/exhale while letting your sketching instrument flow on the paper.
You shouldn't be adding a lot of pressure to your pencil when sketching, that just signals tension and can create an excessive amount of friction/roughness. Be smooth and slow, the speed will come with practice. Good luck and happy practicing!
