Danet
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1yr
Hi, @kingofstones09
it’s great that you’re iterating, and you’re definitely have the right idea about creating an abstract version of the figure. The next step for you, I think, is to create something closer to what you are seeing.
you want to get a more accurate version of the torso, that will help to give your figures some weight.
Take a look at my versions, they are still super abstract. I also have some notes about the centre of gravity in my gesture folder that might help to.
keep up the good work and let me know if you have any questions.
@kingofstones09
1yr
Thank you! Will definitely work toward this.
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Gesture1yr
Hello again! Lesson two; gesture. These sketches were each done within a thirty second time limit, one after another. I kept wanting to capture the contours of the model instead of focusing on just the movement. Definitely still a work in progress. Let me know what you think, thank you!
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And so it begins...1yr
Hello everyone! Upon discovering the Draftsmen podcast I find myself caught up in a bit of inspiration to see what may be. With that, one of the first books I have picked up is The Natural Way to Draw by Simon Nicolaides. These sketches are from practicing the first exercise, Contour Drawing, while learning to see with more than the eye. They were done without looking at the paper, with the exception of a peak here and there (it is harder than you think). One portrait was done eyes closed; I'm sure you can figure out which one that is. Give me the good, the bad, and the ugly. I also would like to offer my apologies to the model Mallory for these wonderful sketches.
