Joseph's shiny new sketchbook

[Pubic Enemy]

Actually looking at moderndayjames' work that's something he does a lot, kind of putting the body inside a box in perspective and going from there. But it's hard to do, I think that they are more illustrating the idea of what they are doing, rather than strictly constructing something. So even if you try to place feet on a constructed ground plane, it doesn't automatically make them correct.

I want to thank you for writing this because a lot of people get hung-up on techniques like constructing in a box, as if it is the answer to all problems of correct drawing. (Not talking about you Ben, don't worry.) People made great art hundreds of years ago when they had 1/10th or less the knowledge and techniques that everyone freely has access to today, and yet people still get hung up on these things (which I understand somewhat, since the free access and sharing of information leads to a lot of white noise that makes it hard to focus).

Your drawings show a great level of care and quality and I look forward to seeing where you go.