08-31-2015, 02:17 AM
Something really simple I've just started noticing is the difference between drawing from reference, and drawing without looking at reference.
But, there's an inbetween that really helps you think about every stroke you put down! I've found it's really helpful.
1) When I'm drawing from reference, I will look at the image-- Try to commit as much as I can to memory, then I will try not to look at it. (Can be kinda tough).
2) I will try to put the first line/shape down without looking. Then I'll look at the reference image, and correct it.
3) Rinse and repeat until the whole reference is taken down.
After doing that from one reference, I try to do the whole thing without looking-- And I tend to be more successful than I would be if I just drew the reference without thinking about every line!
Just some ideas to help get you into constructively drawing.
Good luck, and keep at it! You'll get there, as long as you keep trying.
But, there's an inbetween that really helps you think about every stroke you put down! I've found it's really helpful.
1) When I'm drawing from reference, I will look at the image-- Try to commit as much as I can to memory, then I will try not to look at it. (Can be kinda tough).
2) I will try to put the first line/shape down without looking. Then I'll look at the reference image, and correct it.
3) Rinse and repeat until the whole reference is taken down.
After doing that from one reference, I try to do the whole thing without looking-- And I tend to be more successful than I would be if I just drew the reference without thinking about every line!
Just some ideas to help get you into constructively drawing.
Good luck, and keep at it! You'll get there, as long as you keep trying.