01-23-2019, 08:17 AM
Some nice 'energy' to these drawings. I feel you would benefit from slowing down every once in a while and doing some more. considered and constructive analytical studies, from life is preferable but also just cast or photo studies with a singular directional light. Really focus on mapping in shadows and nailing the forms as accurately as you can (not in value at first, but in the mapping and turning of form. You do seem to miss that aspect a little in these sketches. That would improve your ability to show that 3d form and structure not that you are that bad at it...but can certainly see issues still in that area.
There is no singular way to study however the fastest gains come from work on specific study aspects that train and drill very specific skills and in a hierarchy going from most basic towards the more challenging. Often these skills are also going from highest impact fundamentals to more and more refined techniques. Eg. Accurate proportions and placement through layins > showing form through controlled edge work > two value shading ( only putting in one shadow tone for all areas) > etc. Hatching is way down the list imo though ofc always good to try improve things. Feel free to ask if this doesn't make sense...it can be hard to get across the nuance / importance of these things!
There is no singular way to study however the fastest gains come from work on specific study aspects that train and drill very specific skills and in a hierarchy going from most basic towards the more challenging. Often these skills are also going from highest impact fundamentals to more and more refined techniques. Eg. Accurate proportions and placement through layins > showing form through controlled edge work > two value shading ( only putting in one shadow tone for all areas) > etc. Hatching is way down the list imo though ofc always good to try improve things. Feel free to ask if this doesn't make sense...it can be hard to get across the nuance / importance of these things!