(12-13-2016, 05:38 PM)DannyMor Wrote: Hey Juelle, you gave me feedback for my sketches so I think it's only fair I give some tips to you as well. The best studies I have done for lighting have been still life. Just get a lamp and whatever objects you can find, like an apple and paint that. Also move the light around and see how form changes and use different material to paint as well.

For your Wednesday studies I recommend movie still, those would probably fill your quota for the day. Movie still can have great composition, perspective and the human form/head. These are by far the hardest type of studies I have done, but they really put you abilities to the test I believe.

For design I would recommend draw/paint whatever you want for like a couple hours (2-3). So this can be armor, trees, animals, houses, whatever really. Then spent the next couple hours drawing and painting, with zero reference. This is so you can retain the information you have just drawn and make something out of it. The idea for this study is to give your head a stronger "visual library". Studying design is a bit different than studying painting fundamentals. This way may not be the best, but it's just how I do it.

Hope this helps and motivates you

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(12-14-2016, 12:42 AM)juelle Wrote:

(12-13-2016, 05:38 PM)DannyMor Wrote: Hey Juelle, you gave me feedback for my sketches so I think it's only fair I give some tips to you as well. The best studies I have done for lighting have been still life. Just get a lamp and whatever objects you can find, like an apple and paint that. Also move the light around and see how form changes and use different material to paint as well.

For your Wednesday studies I recommend movie still, those would probably fill your quota for the day. Movie still can have great composition, perspective and the human form/head. These are by far the hardest type of studies I have done, but they really put you abilities to the test I believe.

For design I would recommend draw/paint whatever you want for like a couple hours (2-3). So this can be armor, trees, animals, houses, whatever really. Then spent the next couple hours drawing and painting, with zero reference. This is so you can retain the information you have just drawn and make something out of it. The idea for this study is to give your head a stronger "visual library". Studying design is a bit different than studying painting fundamentals. This way may not be the best, but it's just how I do it.

Hope this helps and motivates you

Hey again DannyMor!   thanks for dropping by on my sketchbook! Hmm, Life studies, I've always wanted to try that.  I'll definitely put that in my to do list. Have you tried doing those digital? or would it better if I do them traditionally?

That's true! 3-in-1 study, sounds awesome! haha never thought about that. Do you recommend any movies I could study from?

Ahh, yeah also a great idea. I actually tend to rely heavily on references and it's almost as if I can't draw without it. So I would really love to do what you've suggested. Thank you Thank you for that!

Yess, very helpful tips and exercises! I can't wait to get started on those! Thanks DannyMor! 

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