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Mr. Ears · 11-29-2006, 06:19 PM

what do you think?

Happy Monkey · 11-29-2006, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ibram

GEEEEEEEZZZZ, way to make me feel good about my drawings guys!

I'm no good at art criticism, but they seem pretty static. It's a bit pot-kettle of me to say it, since I'm no good at drawing action myself, and primarily draw full-on or profile when I draw people. It may be easiest to see one's own flaws in other's work.

I'd say jasoncarocopyea2.jpg is the best, as they aren't full-on face shots, and the people have more natural attitudes. Did you work from a photo? That can help de-rigidify your drawings.

Keep at it. I've been drawing constantly as long as I can remember; it's great.

footfootfoot · 11-29-2006, 07:01 PM

Ibram, one thing my drawing teacher pointed out to us in drawing one was the difference between drawing from observation and drawing a symbol which represents 'eyes' for example.

If you really look at an eye, you'll see it doesn't look anything like a section of a lentil.

The reason I'm a photographer is that I haven't the patience to draw as well as I'd like. (nor the skill)

If you enjoy drawing then keep drawing. If you are content with your drawings then everything's fine. If you'd like your drawings to look "better"(in your mind) than they do, take a drawing one class. Stop drawing from photos and draw from observation.

My generic advice to anyone who wants to improve whatever skill they are pursuing is "never be satisfied with where you are." That doesn't mean don't appreciate your talents, just don't be satisfied.

Keep going.

lumberjim · 11-29-2006, 07:22 PM

the thing i have the hardest time with is that the lack of lines and the negative space have more to do with the appearance of a rendering than the actual lines. I tend to over-draw and over shade. i used to fancy myself an artist until 12th grade when i saw this kid in my class' work. holy shit. he drew a fairy out of one continuous line that came up from a curl of smoke. hardly any pencil on the paper, but there was the fairy, clear as day. elegant, simple, clean. I can't do that.

you have to see it before you can draw it. really see it.

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11-29-2006, 07:01 PM	#263
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Ibram, one thing my drawing teacher pointed out to us in drawing one was the difference between drawing from observation and drawing a symbol which represents 'eyes' for example. If you really look at an eye, you'll see it doesn't look anything like a section of a lentil. The reason I'm a photographer is that I haven't the patience to draw as well as I'd like. (nor the skill) If you enjoy drawing then keep drawing. If you are content with your drawings then everything's fine. If you'd like your drawings to look "better"(in your mind) than they do, take a drawing one class. Stop drawing from photos and draw from observation. My generic advice to anyone who wants to improve whatever skill they are pursuing is "never be satisfied with where you are." That doesn't mean don't appreciate your talents, just don't be satisfied. Keep going. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

11-29-2006, 07:22 PM	#264
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	the thing i have the hardest time with is that the lack of lines and the negative space have more to do with the appearance of a rendering than the actual lines. I tend to over-draw and over shade. i used to fancy myself an artist until 12th grade when i saw this kid in my class' work. holy shit. he drew a fairy out of one continuous line that came up from a curl of smoke. hardly any pencil on the paper, but there was the fairy, clear as day. elegant, simple, clean. I can't do that. you have to see it before you can draw it. really see it. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

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