Bookend's Sketchbook

[VoodooMama]

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I need you to know that I've done master studies...  I've done them very well.  I've nailed down shapes, values, and perspective within them perfectly.  Here's some examples: http://crimsondaggers.com/forum/thread-5...l#pid75844

But, it hasn't helped my work, beyond getting a really good eye.  I know the key is to apply them, but I'm not sure how.  If you have any tips for that, that'd be awesome.

With the arm studies, it was easy--  Just do 88 refs and 88 application/imagination.  Drill it over and over.  But, I can't do that with perspective paintings--  Or values-- I'm not sure how to apply that.

Do you think you could give me specific pointers about that?  It would help me so, so soooo much.  If anyone has pointers for that, or any ideas about how to get me in the right direction and focusing on the right things, that'd be great.

I feel like I'm flailing around in the dark.

Doing these master studies doesn't get me anywhere-- I need to go to the next step, but I'm not sure where that is.

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Sorry to double post, but I just read your latest reply x_X

What has helped me personally, more than master studies ,  is doing life drawing,  translating a 3dimensional shape by myself into a 2d plane and tryng to make it look 3d.
I really don't know why, it could be that when you do that you're problem solving by yourself instead of copying the result in a master study..? I really dont know why it works, but it works for me.

From what I see in your sketchbook, you do a lot of photo studies and master copies, which is ok they have a place if they're helping you, but maybe give life drawing a try as well. Try doing at least a  painting from life a day. But start with something simple so you dont get too overwhelmed. Focus on the rendering and  structure.

Just my 2 cents ^^