04-18-2014, 01:32 PM
Hey guys! :) I used to be afraid of putting my work out there because I didn't like getting negative feedback. Then I got over being a biatch and decided to post ;>
I've been drawing everyday after work (as a graphic designer) for a few hours. Hopefully, I can get some help.
My problem - what exactly is *effective* and *smart* practice?
My self-perceived weaknesses are as follows:
1 Terrible at proportions. Human anatomy, etc. Human anatomy I'm a bit okay when there's a reference, but when there's none, God help me.
2 Line work is atrocious. I can copy decently, but I can't seem to make great lines when working on my own?
3 Color theory. I come from graphic design, but there's a big difference when lighting is involved.
4 IMAGINATION. There are days/months when I try to squeeze my brain like a towel, but nothing drips. So many of my works seem forced, if you catch my drift.
I'd love to attend specialized workshops but I'm too third worldly for that
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Trying to replicate what Noah Bradley was teaching. Doing studies of stuff, not just master studies.
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Here is a recent big painting of mine. Not sure how I can improve further, but it took me many hours!
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Strictly 30 minute studies for these two! Embarassing quality, but will do better
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Excuse me for the big images, I forgot how forums work :/
moar works.
From Ctrl+paint:
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Doing studies while boss was out of work. Hope she goes out all the time <3
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Bats and Soups:
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Some random thumbs
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You can see from my posts I don't really have direction in my studies. :/ halp?
I've been drawing everyday after work (as a graphic designer) for a few hours. Hopefully, I can get some help.
My problem - what exactly is *effective* and *smart* practice?
My self-perceived weaknesses are as follows:
1 Terrible at proportions. Human anatomy, etc. Human anatomy I'm a bit okay when there's a reference, but when there's none, God help me.
2 Line work is atrocious. I can copy decently, but I can't seem to make great lines when working on my own?
3 Color theory. I come from graphic design, but there's a big difference when lighting is involved.
4 IMAGINATION. There are days/months when I try to squeeze my brain like a towel, but nothing drips. So many of my works seem forced, if you catch my drift.
I'd love to attend specialized workshops but I'm too third worldly for that
[attachment=48129]
Trying to replicate what Noah Bradley was teaching. Doing studies of stuff, not just master studies.
[attachment=48130]
[attachment=48131]
Here is a recent big painting of mine. Not sure how I can improve further, but it took me many hours!
[attachment=48132]
Strictly 30 minute studies for these two! Embarassing quality, but will do better
[attachment=48133]
[attachment=48134]
Excuse me for the big images, I forgot how forums work :/
moar works.
From Ctrl+paint:
[attachment=48136]
Doing studies while boss was out of work. Hope she goes out all the time <3
[attachment=48137]
Bats and Soups:
[attachment=48138]
Some random thumbs
[attachment=48139]
You can see from my posts I don't really have direction in my studies. :/ halp?