Esteban progress

[michelesteban64]

I will share here my work and my exercises related to training to get maximum constructive feedback and to progress!

[michelesteban64]

Here is a first realization of figure drawing. I haven't put any time constraint yet and I think to do 1 in about 7 min. I would like with as many criticisms and advice as possible for the sequel. Thank you in advance!

[brohawx]

Try a long pose too. Typical figure drawing sessions in real life have short poses to warm up, and long poses to practice composition and rendering. As you learn you will need some projects to look back on and see your progress so a long pose should help in that regard.

Look for a construction technique you enjoy. This one is free, and all his books can teach you fundamentals.

Good luck and keep posting, make sure you take time to have fun too, that's important.

[BabyShark_Ash]

Looks nice. I would practice drawing cylinders for the arms and legs. It really has helped me. And I agree, try doing long poses.

Good luck, friend.
--Ash

[michelesteban64]

So I tried a long exposure with references and one with my imagination: