02-19-2019, 06:46 PM
Hey Fedodika! I got to say, holy cow! Just finished browsing through most of your sketchbook from post 1.
You've been busy these last years! So much work!
NOTE: This post became longer than intended! I do love me some philosophy(maybe too much?) :)
Now I'm just feeling curious, what do you want to do with your art? What are your goals?
In an earlier post you mentioned something about not having fun, that everything you drew felt the same, be it a tank, a girl or what ever. That perhaps drawing became a chore? Correct me if I'm wrong.
I've personally been through pretty much the same tings lately. Why do I do this? And I think it is important to get a reminder of why we do this. Why do we make art? To me it's fun, challenging and rewarding. Also, gut wrenchingly frustrating, at times. But fun! I have been thinking a lot about what my goals are, and what I need to learn to reach my goals. What to study etc...
The last 40 or so pages here in your sketchbook, it looks like you have been working mostly on studying anatomy. Which is good! But, to me it looks like you might be a bit stuck in that routine as well? What are you studying anatomy for?
I believe there is great value in studying the fundamentals. Heck, it's something that needs to be kept up to date. But the dark side of studying is getting into a routine, of getting good at studying. Study study study, but not using the knowledge you gain. (I've been there so many times)
To me it looks like you draw really fast. In being fast you can produce tons of drawings. Tons of sketches. But few finished pieces. Finishing something takes time. I think it's scary to push things to a finish. The more time and effort you put into one piece, the scarier it gets. The anxiety of it not being good, can be terrible! But I believe that is where we learn. When we push through those boundaries.
It looks like you are getting comfortable in studying anatomy. I think you need to get out of that comfort zone.
You are plenty capable of pushing your work to a finish. You have the skills! No matter if you work with colors or black and white. Try spending 10-20-40 hours on a piece. Slow down and take your time. Get some good reference. Even if it's just a portrait or a study of some fruit. You'll learn a lot about yourself.
I tend to be a restless draughtsman, I want results quick! Instant gratification! But I end up frustrated. When I slow down, and remind myself to to deliberate strokes. Thinking about my moves, taking my time, the work gets better. I believe there needs to be a balance between studying and making work. When you really don't know what you're doing, then you study those things and go back. Rinse repeat.
Sorry for the long post and the tough questions. I write this post with love. I do not intend to offend you! I have been studying art in various art schools for the past 9 years. Heck, I'm in an art college now. Frustrated like hell, because the most I get in feedback these days are: "Oh that looks nice." Or: "This is interesting"... No one is willing to give me any serious feedback. To go deep and give some good critiques.
I guess that's fine arts in the modern world. Anything can pass as art if you have a good enough explanation, hehe.
It's OK if you don't get anything out of this looong post. Take what ever resonates with you, leave the rest.
I think you're doing good! I'm looking forward to seeing what you post in the future. :D
You've been busy these last years! So much work!
NOTE: This post became longer than intended! I do love me some philosophy(maybe too much?) :)
Now I'm just feeling curious, what do you want to do with your art? What are your goals?
In an earlier post you mentioned something about not having fun, that everything you drew felt the same, be it a tank, a girl or what ever. That perhaps drawing became a chore? Correct me if I'm wrong.
I've personally been through pretty much the same tings lately. Why do I do this? And I think it is important to get a reminder of why we do this. Why do we make art? To me it's fun, challenging and rewarding. Also, gut wrenchingly frustrating, at times. But fun! I have been thinking a lot about what my goals are, and what I need to learn to reach my goals. What to study etc...
The last 40 or so pages here in your sketchbook, it looks like you have been working mostly on studying anatomy. Which is good! But, to me it looks like you might be a bit stuck in that routine as well? What are you studying anatomy for?
I believe there is great value in studying the fundamentals. Heck, it's something that needs to be kept up to date. But the dark side of studying is getting into a routine, of getting good at studying. Study study study, but not using the knowledge you gain. (I've been there so many times)
To me it looks like you draw really fast. In being fast you can produce tons of drawings. Tons of sketches. But few finished pieces. Finishing something takes time. I think it's scary to push things to a finish. The more time and effort you put into one piece, the scarier it gets. The anxiety of it not being good, can be terrible! But I believe that is where we learn. When we push through those boundaries.
It looks like you are getting comfortable in studying anatomy. I think you need to get out of that comfort zone.
You are plenty capable of pushing your work to a finish. You have the skills! No matter if you work with colors or black and white. Try spending 10-20-40 hours on a piece. Slow down and take your time. Get some good reference. Even if it's just a portrait or a study of some fruit. You'll learn a lot about yourself.
I tend to be a restless draughtsman, I want results quick! Instant gratification! But I end up frustrated. When I slow down, and remind myself to to deliberate strokes. Thinking about my moves, taking my time, the work gets better. I believe there needs to be a balance between studying and making work. When you really don't know what you're doing, then you study those things and go back. Rinse repeat.
Sorry for the long post and the tough questions. I write this post with love. I do not intend to offend you! I have been studying art in various art schools for the past 9 years. Heck, I'm in an art college now. Frustrated like hell, because the most I get in feedback these days are: "Oh that looks nice." Or: "This is interesting"... No one is willing to give me any serious feedback. To go deep and give some good critiques.
I guess that's fine arts in the modern world. Anything can pass as art if you have a good enough explanation, hehe.
It's OK if you don't get anything out of this looong post. Take what ever resonates with you, leave the rest.
I think you're doing good! I'm looking forward to seeing what you post in the future. :D