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Intro and a few questions - redmoss - 01-07-2014 Hey all. I was given a Wacom Bamboo last year for Christmas and slowly got the bug, but it was only until a few months ago that I decided I would like to really knuckle down and take things as seriously as I can. I already have a seperate career so this is I guess, a hobby. But I have some goals, mostly realistic portraiture, still life and landscape in digital. A part of me is interested in comic narrative too but I guess I'll cross that bridge later. Now for questions! How do you guys organise and consolidate the endless heaps of information out there? I've started writing down stuff in a sketchbook every time I come across something new that isn't covered in a book I've read, but I also have a giant spreadsheet full of links to DA tutorials, videos, forum posts; then there's my inspirational images folder, my reference images folder, books, etc, etc. The list goes on, I'd love to hear how other people organise all this stuff Schedules - I work 9-5 weeks, so I have an hour in the morning and roughly 6 at night, plus weekends so I'm not short on time. But when I sit down, I'm totally at a loss for what I should be doing. I feel like I'm doing the same thing over and over, and missing other important fundamentals. What kind of skills honing work do you guys do when you're not applying it to original painting? So far I'm thinking: Warm ups (lines, ellipses, curves, etc) Gesture drawings Contour drawings Perspective study Anatomy study Still life Master copy Work through a book I'd love to see any links you have to example schedules or course itineraries because I'm just totally overwhelmed at the moment. So in summary, I need a bit of guidance how I can roadmap and organise myself to effectively absorb all this stuff! RE: Intro and a few questions - Swibble - 01-10-2014 Check out Evernote RE: Intro and a few questions - darktiste - 01-11-2014 I saw somewhere that it can be interesting to install a board in front of your working space and to add stuff on it like.Like your own drawing,some tutorial,inspirational images from you're folder,some magazine image or to write idea on a piece of paper so it like a reminder.Some people organize themself within there sketchbook they take note and write next thing to study.Some people use a notebook. If you don't know what to study here some idea Human body Proportion male/female/at various ages http://majnouna.com/creation/humantut.html Body shape study fat/skinny/normal/muscular/athletic/heroic Ectomorph, Mesomorph or Endomorph? http://www.muscleandstrength.com/article...morph.html Skinny to muscular http://www.fullpunch.com/pic-dump/determ...type.html/ Head shape http://majnouna.com/creation/humantypes.html Hand http://majnouna.com/creation/humantut.html Foot http://majnouna.com/creation/humantut.html Eye/base on race trait http://majnouna.com/creation/humantypes.html Nose/base on race trait http://majnouna.com/creation/humantypes.html Lips/base on race trait http://majnouna.com/creation/humantypes.html Ears Hair color/type/style by era/ The most complete site for reference about hairstyle http://www.hairfinder.com/hairstyles_pictures.htm Information about style by era http://www.erasofelegance.com/fashion/hairstyles.html victorian-era-hairstyles gallery https://www.pinterest.com/victorianparlo...airstyles/ 25-hairstyles-of-the-last-100-years http://listverse.com/2008/08/16/25-hairs...100-years/ The Body in perspective Bone structure human/animal Muscle http://majnouna.com/creation/humantut.html Landmark Value Pose https://www.pinterest.com/peachymini/character-pose/ volume Shading Facial expression 100 facial expressions to be mastered (no image) http://www.dailywritingtips.com/100-word...pressions/ Interesting field to study Master piece Fabric Metal Vehicle /by country/by era Weapons /by country/by era Environment Silhouette Character archtype Landscape Architecture /by country/by era Fashion /by era History of art /major influence/style/ Inking Digital art /Tablet/edge/blending/layers/etc Art related field of study New technology Time management Organization Team management How to sell art(how to negociate) Language(the art vocabulary) Math(pricing) Video game industry(Make a list of company that might be hiring) Illustration(Make a list of company that might be hiring) Comic industry(Make a list of company that might be hiring) Advertisement(Make a list of company that might be hiring) Freelancing Alot of article about Freelancing http://freelanceswitch.com/ a-comprehensive-guide-to-starting-your-freelance-career http://freelanceswitch.com/start/a-compr...ce-career/ French guide to freelancing https://larlet.fr/david/biologeek/archiv...freelance/ RE: Intro and a few questions - redmoss - 01-14-2014 Hey guys, thanks for the help, that's awesome :) RE: Intro and a few questions - Patrick Gaumond - 01-16-2014 Hey, welcome to the forums :) Making notes on or near the study or whatever you've just done is a good way to keep track of things (i find). that way if you decide to take a trip down memory lane you can see how you were thinking back then and how you've changed, or find things you've forgotten etc. I also like to give mini crits to myself, to see if i can vocalize where i think i'm messing up (it tends to be the same things over and over..) I find i learn best when I don't adhere to a strict schedule. I have a list of things I should study at some point and I just pick what i feel like/haven't done in a while. Its pretty much the same list of things you have. I also like to paint something crazy every once in a while just to mix it up, With that said, heres Dave's old schedule: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v403/MrDelicious/Artwork/schedule.jpg I have it as my background, to keep me reminded of what I should be working toward I've also discovered that watching/listening something art related gets me going, or can keep me going for longer, maybe that might get you going. Not sure of where you're at now but as a side note if you ever feel frustrated trying to learn the fundamentals of art try switching mediums or trying something you've never used before. Digital can be particularly frustrating if you don't have a good footing to start with Anyways hope to see your stuff soon!