05 Jul 12:56
--Just saying. Don't discount copying.
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05 Jul 12:56
--Yup! I agree. Doing one thing and neglecting other practices does that to anyone.
05 Jul 12:53
--copying for the sake of copying gets you only so far, if you don't build analysis into the process
05 Jul 12:51
--I'm an advocate of copying. It's getting your observation skills and accuracy polished as opposed to learning. Copying is not a terrible practice. You're just working on a different set of skills as opposed to studying.
05 Jul 10:13
--Yeah, just copying doesn't seem to help much unless you understand what that master artist was doing when he/she first made the painting.
05 Jul 10:09
--Yeah, thats exactly what "happened" to me - I copied, but learned nothing.
05 Jul 10:08
--I haven't done much master studying yet, but I've heard that it is actually better to break things down and study one aspect of a master painting than to copy the whole thing.
05 Jul 10:04
--Yeah, def. I used to do master studies but realized I didnt learn anything from "studying" them - so I need find another approach
05 Jul 10:03
--Draw a Box is awesome, I think it is the best free online course available today.
05 Jul 10:02
--I don't think there is one "right" way to learn, though. ;D Lots of different approaches, its what works for you!
05 Jul 10:01
--That's funny, the lessons I'm follow have me start with textures as one of the basics, before values or colors or anything.
05 Jul 09:56
--Yeah, texture is something I havent even "tried" yet. I first need to understand values.. then colors.. perspective and anatomy. So much to learn. :D
05 Jul 09:51
--One area I struggled with quite a lot is textures. It's hard to understand how they work and capture them in pen.
05 Jul 09:51
--Yeah, If I think about my failures too much, I wont progress at all.. so I can use that time for learning instead.
05 Jul 09:50
--And yes, it's one of those things you just can't sit there and contemplate, it's like the Medusa. :D
05 Jul 09:49
--Thanks, that gives me more confidence! I do seem to take to perspective and stuff quite quickly.
05 Jul 09:49
--Oh my godness, if I would think about that gap, I would stop drawing immediately :D
05 Jul 09:49
--I dont see anything bad in there - you're making progress quite fast and you seem to have a very good eye for the technical side of things/perspective
05 Jul 09:48
--I'm learning to turn that around in my head though, and see the improvement I'm making rather than just the gap between my skill level now and where I want it to be.
05 Jul 09:47
--Really? Thanks, I often feel like my stuff is pretty bad. ;u; That's the goal, though, gotta keep pushing!
05 Jul 09:42
--Your SB is really inspiring, srsly. If you keep pushing, you'll be one of the pro's one day for sure. Thanks, I will!
05 Jul 09:39
--Yes, we are all working to improve our craft here together! :-) BTW, check out the "Crimson Crucible", Amit and Piotr hold monthly challenges. I wanna try it myself sometime!
05 Jul 09:38
--I will, thanks for the link! :) Glad to have found the forum, seems to be a nice, learning-"friendly" atmosphere here
05 Jul 09:36
--And I'm definitely not one of the pros yet, LOL, here, you can check out my SB if you'd like– http://crimsondaggers.com/forum/thread-7118.html
05 Jul 09:35
--@Lapatschka Yes, you are right, it's a good feeling to be having! Took me a long time to realize that though. :-)