06-15-2017, 08:39 AM
@tinDeer: Thanks for the encouragement :). I kept finding myself going back to the fundamentals so I thought why not build a daily routine around it? Let's see if it helps.
@JyonnyNovice: Yeah I had to take loads of breaks with that last architectural piece. Also that sounds like a smart way to tackle drawing on a tablet dude i.e. not trying to hit the perfect line in one go - thanks. I'm finding that trying to hit the perfect line on a tablet is way harder than doing it on paper. Also I seem to prefer drawing from the wrist with a tablet instead of the elbow or shoulder - gonna keep on with the elbow and shoulder for a while though see if things improve.
Here's my drill for today anyway:

Also I'm done with my first book cover illustration for my author friend. Just emailed it to him for approval:

I'm not completely happy with it - slightly untidy in places and the shape of the hands could be better but I need to move on.
@JyonnyNovice: Yeah I had to take loads of breaks with that last architectural piece. Also that sounds like a smart way to tackle drawing on a tablet dude i.e. not trying to hit the perfect line in one go - thanks. I'm finding that trying to hit the perfect line on a tablet is way harder than doing it on paper. Also I seem to prefer drawing from the wrist with a tablet instead of the elbow or shoulder - gonna keep on with the elbow and shoulder for a while though see if things improve.
Here's my drill for today anyway:

Also I'm done with my first book cover illustration for my author friend. Just emailed it to him for approval:

I'm not completely happy with it - slightly untidy in places and the shape of the hands could be better but I need to move on.
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