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Great studies here! I really dig the dynamic perspective of your latest post, you nailed it!
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Nice start man! I see a lot of potential in your sketches. Keep the drawing vibe going!
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(10-04-2024, 10:09 PM)cgmythology Wrote: Great studies here! I really dig the dynamic perspective of your latest post, you nailed it!
(10-08-2024, 04:11 AM)one_two Wrote: Nice start man! I see a lot of potential in your sketches. Keep the drawing vibe going!
thank you guys :> means a lot to me
i've been drawing some faces and people, and getting accustomed to drawing in pen and not being afraid to draw full bodies in clothing with pen/in general. i need to draw more though... not enough studying/illustrations. gotta adjust my routine
i also saw "look back" in theatres last night and absolutely adored it. highly recommend it if it showing near you!
tried to do something like one shoulder shrugging to the side, but i had trouble constructing it.
i did a self portrait earlier back to test painting more realistically and felt unsatisfied, but it gave me clarity on my weak points, mainly my limited range of values and lack of anatomy knowledge. also some facial features aren't sized correctly, so the likeness is off
later, i made this for my mom for her birthday. i think it turned out better (the likeness is there), but there's parts of it that still feel weak that are harder to put my finger on? might have to do w values again. i know the hair was an issue for sure. overall i need to do more life/observational drawing. might start using my old acrylics soon.
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Good idea using 3-D pose models to practice lighting (ref)! I know people recommend 3-D models, but I always get so confused and frustrated at their non-ease of use. It makes me ragequit. Do you just spend time learning the program or just use presets?
I googled 'Look back' and it gave me a theatre show, I guess you mean the anime? It looks super sweet, I don't know if it has a wide release in the UK, but I'll look out when it comes to streaming.
Despite the 'flaws' you've listed as areas you need to work on, you portrait is very consistent and I like the muted palette, the style choice seem very 'spring'. The only critique I'd add is the hair strokes seem 'choppy' if your hair is in layers, you could try and delineate the different shapes within your hair.
Regarding the portrait for your mum, good on your for still completing it, and not letting the spotting of weak elements hold you back! For your next portrait really take your time and focus on the structure of the head, remember cheeks, noses and eyes are 3-D and at a 3/4 face angle there would be projection and your piece lacks depth.
Try and slow down and analyse a study.
Hope that helps and welcome to the Crimson Dagger forum!
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(10-15-2024, 04:59 AM)Dominicque Wrote: Do you just spend time learning the program or just use presets?
I stuck to presets for the program I was using, though I think I've gotten pretty familiar with how to pose the model myself.
Thanks for the pointers! I definitely lost the three dimensionality/depth of the face during the portrait, and the hair thing didn't even cross my mind.
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(10-15-2024, 11:28 PM)ruthwood Wrote: (10-15-2024, 04:59 AM)Dominicque Wrote: Do you just spend time learning the program or just use presets?
I stuck to presets for the program I was using, though I think I've gotten pretty familiar with how to pose the model myself.
Thanks for the pointers! I definitely lost the three dimensionality/depth of the face during the portrait, and the hair thing didn't even cross my mind.
I have CSP and I'm still not too sure how to pose the doll, but it at least seems easier than some online ones I've come across. No problem!
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Wow, you really cranked out the volume on those gestures, and it shows! I like the flow of them. I may need to really focus on it often.
Also, I like your self-portrait. Will definitely do some too.
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(12-05-2024, 04:50 PM)Tango_Mango Wrote: Wow, you really cranked out the volume on those gestures, and it shows! I like the flow of them. I may need to really focus on it often.
Also, I like your self-portrait. Will definitely do some too.
thank you!! :D i struggled with gesture for a long time so i'm happy that i've started to understand the "rhythms" more. still want to improve there more too
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Haha, I think charcoal is one of my least favourite medium, especially as someone that wants precision (straight away) its messy and the texture makes me CRINGE something fierce. :X You did a good job with the clothes, tho. Especially like the girl at the bottom with the boots.
That girl's hair reminds me of the singer Aurora, you might want to look at her for how to depict shawdows on white/very light coloured hair. I'm not sure if the style you want to cultivate includes so many hard edge transitions, if not I'd work on smoother blending.
I used to believe in 'getting out of your comfortzone', but art should still be fun and not be so taxing that you feel completely burnt now. I think it's best to instead 'expand your comfort zone'. I think it's a good idea to try a full body pic. You could always ref images or do a study to make you feel more attune to the idea.
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