12-02-2013, 09:38 AM
Welcome to the forums again Felime!
You definitely have the spirit in you, and that is one of -if not the most- important of all.
Something I would suggest you start practicing now rather than later (like I did) is to observe everything. Take the time to look at things from life. For example, look at yourself. Look at the way your feet move, look at the way the bones and tendons move underneath the surface. Then do some feet studies - look at your feet again if you have to, before you bust some feet from imagination.
Yes, proportions are crucial. It's best to get a solid understanding of proportions now, rather than later down the track. I recommend Loomis' books and maybe some Hampton.
But it's always think about the forms (sphere, cylinder, cube) and build upon them (although you're already doing this now :D). Try to imagine the planes of an object, no matter how simple or complex. Break everything down into their most simple; especially when observing from life.
This includes with structure i.e. basic forms.
With light and rendering i.e. simple planes around the form and by using a maximum of 3-4values when you're shading.
Perspective goes hand-in-hand with good structure, though I can see you're already studying this - which is awesome. David Chelsea's Perspective for Comic Book Artists is great for perspective understanding.
Also, I suggest it's a GREAT idea to really analyse your hands and feet now - hands are sooooooo important and many studying artists neglect studying them (myself included), but showing a good understanding of how the hands (and feet) work and being able to demonstrate this is what marks a pro from a semi-pro artist.
Anyways, keep it up!
You have what it takes man :D
P.s. enjoy yo food
You definitely have the spirit in you, and that is one of -if not the most- important of all.
Something I would suggest you start practicing now rather than later (like I did) is to observe everything. Take the time to look at things from life. For example, look at yourself. Look at the way your feet move, look at the way the bones and tendons move underneath the surface. Then do some feet studies - look at your feet again if you have to, before you bust some feet from imagination.
Yes, proportions are crucial. It's best to get a solid understanding of proportions now, rather than later down the track. I recommend Loomis' books and maybe some Hampton.
But it's always think about the forms (sphere, cylinder, cube) and build upon them (although you're already doing this now :D). Try to imagine the planes of an object, no matter how simple or complex. Break everything down into their most simple; especially when observing from life.
This includes with structure i.e. basic forms.
With light and rendering i.e. simple planes around the form and by using a maximum of 3-4values when you're shading.
Perspective goes hand-in-hand with good structure, though I can see you're already studying this - which is awesome. David Chelsea's Perspective for Comic Book Artists is great for perspective understanding.
Also, I suggest it's a GREAT idea to really analyse your hands and feet now - hands are sooooooo important and many studying artists neglect studying them (myself included), but showing a good understanding of how the hands (and feet) work and being able to demonstrate this is what marks a pro from a semi-pro artist.
Anyways, keep it up!
You have what it takes man :D
P.s. enjoy yo food