04-27-2015, 11:31 PM
Hey Fedodika, thanks for stopping by my SB. You are asking for some crits, so perhaps I can offer some feedback you might find helpful.
Let's start with your line drawing anatomy work. Maybe I am assuming wrong, but it looks like you are rushing to get done as much as possible (something we are all guilty of:)... slow down! Your line work is super sketchy... slow down. Draw s l o w. Understand and think about the lines you throw down. There is a time and place for sketchy stuff like when you are blocking out a painting... but do yourself a favour and take your time with the studies and work on your craftsmanship. Be proud of each thing you draw... even if it is a head... get the lines and angles right.
Colour. You seem to start all your paintings on the same grey background and as a result each painting has the same dullness to it. Experiment by tinting your canvas with a shade that is actually part of your painting. Also, I am assuming you are rushing here as well. Slow down again and thoughtfully work out your values and hues. Part of slowing down means keeping zoomed out until you absolutely HAVE to zoom in. Watch Noah Bradley's session on LevelUp... that crazy bugger stayed zoomed out 90% of the time! Not zooming in helps you evaluate the painting as a whole for as long as you can.... I think this might help you.
Be patient, work hard, but more importantly work smart and be thoughtful about what you are doing! :)
Let's start with your line drawing anatomy work. Maybe I am assuming wrong, but it looks like you are rushing to get done as much as possible (something we are all guilty of:)... slow down! Your line work is super sketchy... slow down. Draw s l o w. Understand and think about the lines you throw down. There is a time and place for sketchy stuff like when you are blocking out a painting... but do yourself a favour and take your time with the studies and work on your craftsmanship. Be proud of each thing you draw... even if it is a head... get the lines and angles right.
Colour. You seem to start all your paintings on the same grey background and as a result each painting has the same dullness to it. Experiment by tinting your canvas with a shade that is actually part of your painting. Also, I am assuming you are rushing here as well. Slow down again and thoughtfully work out your values and hues. Part of slowing down means keeping zoomed out until you absolutely HAVE to zoom in. Watch Noah Bradley's session on LevelUp... that crazy bugger stayed zoomed out 90% of the time! Not zooming in helps you evaluate the painting as a whole for as long as you can.... I think this might help you.
Be patient, work hard, but more importantly work smart and be thoughtful about what you are doing! :)