08-03-2021, 03:46 AM
Hi Rambler. Great start to your sketchbook!
Your shadows and shape volumes are really well observed but I think you could push the range of values you use on your pencil studies - add more contrast to the shadows to emphasise forms and use softer pencils for these.
For perspective exercises I've been working through the Drawabox.com lessons which are about teaching 3D thinking for shapes, so you might find that helps with complicated costume and armour designs. Also I'd recommend doing some studies of armour and costumes from photos and film stills - face that challenge head on!
Your shadows and shape volumes are really well observed but I think you could push the range of values you use on your pencil studies - add more contrast to the shadows to emphasise forms and use softer pencils for these.
For perspective exercises I've been working through the Drawabox.com lessons which are about teaching 3D thinking for shapes, so you might find that helps with complicated costume and armour designs. Also I'd recommend doing some studies of armour and costumes from photos and film stills - face that challenge head on!