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January 28th, 2008 |
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A kid. Took me a while just to draw something that actually showed that I've picked up a pencil before. It's just one of those months I guess. *shrugs* Anyway, it's a kid. He's just...sitting there. No reference again. You know how I don't like to use references. |
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February 4th, 2008 |
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You need to get over your fear of references. They're one of the most valuable tools you have. The best reference is a REAL reference. Drawing from observation. Not a picture, but the actual object in front of you.
It's a good picture. Even though you can't see his face, you know exactly what's going on and what his mood is.
My advice on how to make it better?
Draw bigger!
If you can draw big, it's real easy draw smaller. But if you draw small, it's harder to draw big. Plus, when you're drawing bigger you can put a lot more detail in it and when you shrink it down it shows a lot better.
Did you know the character designs for Disney's Hercules were drawn LIFESIZE? Yes, Hercules, when draw by the artist, was draw on a piece of paper six feet tall. That's probably a bit much... but you get the idea. |
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February 4th, 2008 |
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It might just be because it's 5am, but that last post sounded harsh. It was not my intention. I love your pictures, and I'm amazed at how well you're improving. No harm intended, I only want you to get even better.
The reference thing sounds like an opinion and not fact, and it may very well be opinion, but every single professional artist I know believes that references are at the very least good and at the most absolutely necessary. As such, I treated it as fact instead of opinion, since it's an "industry standard." No offense intended, and I hope you've got thick enough skin that an occasional scathing critique doesn't bother you.
Keep up the great work, even if you can only manage it on weekends. I love your updates. |
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February 4th, 2008 |
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But...but...I <b>like</b> drawing small!...fine fine, I'll try to draw something bigger next time. >.> But I don't see what the deal is. Just because the drawing's small doesn't mean it can't be cool like the bigger drawings!!! It has feeling too ya know.
But...but...I don't <b>like</b> to use references!! I can't draw using references. It comes out really...crappy, to put it bluntly. I have to draw from imagination or it doesn't look right. =/ But I mean, that drawing (one above) came out fine and I didn't use any references. Maybe I'll be the first professional artist to draw without references. *evil grin* *lightning strikes*
And actually I don't think I knew that about Hercules. Whoever did that obviously had too much time on their hands. =P
And actually no, I didn't see anything harsh with what you said. So we're all good. =D
And thanks for comment! |
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February 4th, 2008 |
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| To improve your drawing from observation (and see why it's so important) I recommend Betty Edward's book "The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain." "The New" means it's the latest edition. She explains how drawing from observation works, and also goes into how drawing from memory and imagination build off of it. |
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February 4th, 2008 |
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| Hmm...I'm pretty sure we have a book called "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" and if we do I don't think it's "The New" version tho, and I'm not sure who it's by either. (I would suspect there's only one book by that name so...) Would it do just as good? |
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February 7th, 2008 |
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| I forget exactly what's added in the new version. It was a pretty big change to one of the important bits. I imagine you'd want the new version if you could get it. I loaned my copy out, otherwise I'd look up the changelog. |
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