Sketching from observation (trying to sketch figures)
1yr
TeusFlips
So I am trying to sketch this character, and I keep feeling like Icarus approaching the sun when I work on these art projects; I get confident, and then my wings burn up, and I crash again. Should I not be trying for the more complex human shapes with sketches right now? I really want to maintain motivation but it kinda sucks when I try to sketch from observation, and then obsess on proportions and shapes :/
1yr
Become good friends with failure, he will be your constant companion for the rest of your artistic journey. When you do a drawing, and it fails to meet your expectation, that's a good thing, it means your learning. The gap between expectation and reality is where all artist live. You will grow, feel good for a bit, then hit a wall and struggle for a bit, then grow again. That's the journey, enjoy :)
TeusFlips
1yr
I appreciate the thought. I always feel lost with art, tbh. How do you tend to approach sketching human characters @Steve Lenze ? I have trouble finding a flow line when I draw humans, so I immediately go to construction lines... I really appreciate your feedback and I just looked at your gallery and feel lucky that you are so will to provide feedback in the forums!
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