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xmidnight8x
11-22-2006, 07:01 PM
<sigh> you ever go through those times in your life where you know you have the potential to be very good at something, but you seem to be stuck in a pit without any motivation or confidence? Yeah, well I feel like I just finally got out of that "pit" in the past few weeks. So what do I need critique on? My STUFF, here is my site:

http://dpalmacci.com

yeah, it's basic, lots of different subjects, sketches, painting, digital colored pics, few photos, some very very basic maya stuff too... I want to focus more on the 2D stuff. Please be critical, my goal is that in about a year I come back here with an entirely new site that will make the above images be obsolete.
I want to hit that next level of being an artist, I want to dive into that abyss of detailed professional work and skill. I think part of my problem too of why it's taken me awhile to get off my arse and start learning is that I figured I could do it all on my own, which is not true. I have found that within the last few weeks talking to just a handful of people here on CGsociety has really opened my eyes.

So please, I need help, I need suggestions on where to get the best tutorials and books and what to practice more on and to hear stories of anyone elses's accomplishments and where you started from.

thank you :)
squircle
11-23-2006, 03:04 PM
Hi there,

I think you might benefit from doing a few pictures from reference, and, if you can, some life drawing. On top of this, the more practice you get, even if its just scribbling in a sketchbook for 20 minutes, the better you will become.

I'm afraid I can't point you towards any tutorials (when it comes to painting I rarely see any that seem any good as its not something that you can say 'next, press this button to do this', but I don't look at many so others may be able to direct you better!), although the Gnomon dvds are well worth getting and I've found people here are more than happy to discuss how they've done stuff and their individual techniques.

The d'artist books are always good for inspiration, and there's a sticky thread recommending good artists anatomy books in the figurative drawing section, which are always invaluable.

Sorry if this answer is a little vague, I personally found that life drawing classes helped me enormously.

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xmidnight8x
11-24-2006, 10:47 PM
nah it's not too vague ;) it helps, because 1) you made me take a look at those Gnoman DvDs which have my full attention currently, I will probably buy a few 2) you're absolutely right about sketching for 20 mins a day or so. It seems to be that is the most common yet basic bit of advice I have received in the past few weeks. Keep practing and draw from life, study what things look like and how light reacts to objects both organic and mechanical.
Digitalpaint
11-25-2006, 07:01 AM
Hello Dave,
Just draw and paint what comes up in your mind and don’t force yourself to make a masterpiece every time because that just might kill your fun and creativity. Btw, I like your drawings :)
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