10-31-2019, 06:44 PM
You're well on your way. Figure drawing takes a long time to become even decent so try to be patient.
Also, drawing from imagination TOO MUCH at this level is a common mistake, one I made myself for years. Spend most of your time copying and analyzing what you see vs drawing from imagination and I guarantee you will soon improve leaps and bounds. Why? Drawing and painting from observation with accuracy is the foundation for technical skill and knowledge that everything else is built onto.
A great exercise is taking an old master drawing and trying to copy it as closely as you possibly can. Aim for perfect proportions and rendering the drawing exactly as they did. You will learn so much by even just attempting to do this.
Reserve drawing from imagination for AFTER you study from life so you can directly put that knowledge into practice.
Also, drawing from imagination TOO MUCH at this level is a common mistake, one I made myself for years. Spend most of your time copying and analyzing what you see vs drawing from imagination and I guarantee you will soon improve leaps and bounds. Why? Drawing and painting from observation with accuracy is the foundation for technical skill and knowledge that everything else is built onto.
A great exercise is taking an old master drawing and trying to copy it as closely as you possibly can. Aim for perfect proportions and rendering the drawing exactly as they did. You will learn so much by even just attempting to do this.
Reserve drawing from imagination for AFTER you study from life so you can directly put that knowledge into practice.