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PixelPlay
06-28-2006, 01:26 PM
Thought I would jump into the anatomy forum for encouragement and criticism. I am trying to go back and learn the basics since I was taught contour drawing but have limited knowledge of anatomy construction. Using a blend of Hogarth and Loomis for instruction while trying to find my own middle ground. Well, here's to learning. . . .
Rebeccak
06-28-2006, 02:43 PM
PixelPlay,

Welcome aboard! :) I hope you will join us in the Anatomy Lesson Series (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?threadid=375031). It would be nice to hear a bit about your art training and background. Looking forward to seeing your work. :)

Cheers,

~Rebeccak
PixelPlay
06-30-2006, 04:12 PM
Thought I would try to participate in the current anatomy lesson series though I am doubtful that I can complete 50 heads in 30 days! 5 maybe. . . . Here is my first attempt:

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/Pixelplay/ScipioneBorghese.jpg


I thought that I would just work in pencil and scan in WIP steps as I went along (I like to see other people's WIP so I thought maybe someone would like to see mine) but I found that the scans looked terrible so I abandoned that idea and finished in Painter. I have only limited time to be at the computer so most of my stuff will have to be in pencil or pen with a clean up in Painter. Family, work, and a 6 week watercolor workshop have most of my time with very little left for this but I will try.
Rebeccak
06-30-2006, 04:17 PM
PixelPlay,

Lovely work, and the limited time is totally understandable ~ just do the best you can! :)

One thing I request is that image posts be no more than 800 pixels wide ~ that way, no one has to scroll to see your image / text. :)

Great stuff, it's really nice to see the WIP!

Cheers, :)

~Rebeccak
PixelPlay
06-30-2006, 10:28 PM
Thanks for the comments!

I left this image wide on purpose but cropped down the image for the anatomy lesson. I understand about not having to have to scroll to see the image and will remember that in the future. Sorry bout that.
Rebeccak
07-01-2006, 08:19 PM
PixelPlay,

Ah, no big deal! :) Thanks for cropping that for the main thread. :thumbsup:

Cheers,

~Rebeccak
PixelPlay
07-03-2006, 08:23 PM
Ok, here's my next head. Just a quickie done at work (shhhh). Pencil on a scrap of paper I pulled off a float of cardboard boxes since I didn't have my sketchpad handy.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/Pixelplay/Houdon_083.jpg
Rebeccak
07-04-2006, 09:16 AM
PixelPlay,

Lovely solid drawing. I swear I won't mention this to your boss. ;)

Cheers, :)

~Rebeccak
BNN
07-04-2006, 09:18 AM
Whoo... I love the bold outline you give to the realistic drawing!

It sorta reminds me of Alphonso Mucha!

Love to see more work from you! =D
PixelPlay
07-06-2006, 01:25 AM
Proportions are a bit off and the ear looks too big to me now. Practice, practice, practice. #2 pencil on scrap paper.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/Pixelplay/Mellini_095.jpg
PixelPlay
07-06-2006, 01:28 AM
Tried experimenting with the lighting on this one changing the direction and lightening up the piece. HB pencil on a sketch pad.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/Pixelplay/Adama_01.jpg
Rebeccak
07-06-2006, 07:44 AM
PixelPlay,

I love how solid and complete the first two heads feel in particular ~ there's a wonderful sculptural quality about them that I think is just great to see. :)

Keep up the good work!

Cheers,

~Rebeccak
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