02-14-2012, 08:48 AM
I'm Matt and I'm trying to get better. First off is my show and tell of shame. This is old stuff that shows my laziness and negligence over the past year.
Now that is over I'm putting it behind me and using these images to track my progress. They will always be here for honesty and honour.
I currently work a full time art teaching job in Hong Kong and plan to change that soon to give me time off to draw and paint. I have $$$ saved up and I'm lucky since my living costs here are pretty low. I study in the evenings and days off. Can't wait to be free!
Latest Studies:
John Noble Head Construction Study
Back Studies using Elliot Goldfinger, Strength Training Anatomy and Gray's Anatomy.
Watched and studied my first Glen Vilppu lecture.
Photo study of someone's back. Surely I don't need to say who it is.
Ref:
Process: Step by Step Back Study
I know the pitfalls of studying these guys who like to flex all day. I did it because the muscles of the back are difficult to see on most people so it was useful to be able to see all the muscle forms clearly and allow them to sink in a little. I'm over it now. Next I'll study some more sensibly built dudes doing some stuff, rather than flexing. Film grain was for fun, just thought I'd push the render for practice and couldn't resist some grain.
I'll be pushing myself each day to do more and also to put my studies to the test with my own paintings. Will stick mostly with anatomy for now but will give Bloodsports 6 a go!
Please don't crit the old stuff at the top. I know the flaws and I'm taking action against them now.
Please crit everything else.
Proud to join the Daggers!
Now that is over I'm putting it behind me and using these images to track my progress. They will always be here for honesty and honour.
I currently work a full time art teaching job in Hong Kong and plan to change that soon to give me time off to draw and paint. I have $$$ saved up and I'm lucky since my living costs here are pretty low. I study in the evenings and days off. Can't wait to be free!
Latest Studies:
John Noble Head Construction Study
Back Studies using Elliot Goldfinger, Strength Training Anatomy and Gray's Anatomy.
Watched and studied my first Glen Vilppu lecture.
Photo study of someone's back. Surely I don't need to say who it is.
Ref:
Process: Step by Step Back Study
I know the pitfalls of studying these guys who like to flex all day. I did it because the muscles of the back are difficult to see on most people so it was useful to be able to see all the muscle forms clearly and allow them to sink in a little. I'm over it now. Next I'll study some more sensibly built dudes doing some stuff, rather than flexing. Film grain was for fun, just thought I'd push the render for practice and couldn't resist some grain.
I'll be pushing myself each day to do more and also to put my studies to the test with my own paintings. Will stick mostly with anatomy for now but will give Bloodsports 6 a go!
Please don't crit the old stuff at the top. I know the flaws and I'm taking action against them now.
Please crit everything else.
Proud to join the Daggers!