Jan '23

time for homework
line of action

cilinders

skeletons

skeletons with cilinders

human figure

full figure

Jan '23

Great work looking solid!

Jan '23

Good work, fellow Jan '23 starter! Keep at it

21 days later

Feb '23

Hey, it's been a while. I'm starting with gesture drawing. Figure drawing was really pain in the ass for me. It seems to me like I didn't understand the assignment and didn't improve a bit. I think it's because don't understand a figure as a whole so my plan is to practice gesture drawing first so I learn the siluet of human body so it makes sence and then move to making more detailed and more precise figures. I hope it make sense. Anyway my first gesture drawing and my first impresions are: "Damn, it's harder then it seems".

Feb '23

I know there are definitely thing to improve but I don't know what exactly so any feedback is appreciated :heart:

Feb '23

I'll try to practice ggesture drawing every day for 30 minutes and post it here (for 1 month). sometimes i'll be drawing in sketchbook instead of photoshop so I'll post photos.

Feb '23

Reply to

agnes.kudrnova

I feel you, it can be hard!

I think now in hindsight that the three exercises are very smartly selected. In one you draw cylinders spheres and cubes to represent forms in 3D space using a body as reference, in another you work hand eye coordination and measuring plus double checking yourself and in the third you learn to get a feel for the poses. No anatomy needed. A few things that I learned during the process of term 1 is that there are certain combinations of lines that can look very pleasing (like tapering curves that intersect with straight lines or angles denoting forces or flows of gravity) and others don’t (like symmetrical curves for example) and the importance of varying line-weight (and paying attention to quality of the lines in general)

One thing that helps woth this is to experiment with the placement of your canvas and how you use your arm to draw. Definitely try drawing big - use all the canvas - and have an angle that is comfortable to you - even better if it allows you to use your shoulders to draw

Cheers and keep working it!

16 days later

Mar '23

Hello there! I've been drawing mostly in my sketchbook cause it feels more comfortable. Anyway here are some 1 minute gesture drawings. enjoy and any feedback appreciated

Mar '23

Allo
Your gesture drawing looks good but I do have some points:

  • I can see that you have multiple mini strokes representing the same larger stroke/line. I recommend trying to limit your strokes (e.g. 10 lines for 1 minutes gesture) and experiment/play around with your line.
  • I can see that you are following the contour of the human muscle as I see symmetrical shape which destroys the gesture/dynamic flow. I encourage to try to use asymmetrical shape which further aids in showing gesture. Here's a vid to help you on that.
Improving Line Quality and Rhythm - FORCE Series Part 1

Hope it helps and good luck with your art journey!

Mar '23

Tracing is absolutely fine. It can be a kind of exercise.