Open Figure Drawing Workshop 009 with Ben Miller and Rebeccak

#141

My take on things is that someone could throw colored water on a good drawing, and you’d have a painting.

yea, and we all know zhu that someone is.:scream:

…and excellent paintings I might add.

#142

Thanks for the closeups David!

Here´s my version of Ben. There´s still bits and pieces to correct and refine, but I think he´ll have to rest for a while now :slight_smile:

#143

SaraD: His face look too young and penis a little small? The rest of the part are awesome. :thumbsup:

Rebeccak: Sorry. I’ll post my questions this weekend. The thread dont seem to be a hot topic. But those links are really useful, I started seeing colors, after reading… Weird. :slight_smile: I went on further color correction on my piece. :smiley:

Corvax: Well done! very nicely done. :applause:

I think I went little overboard. I’ll fix some of the detail and smooth the brushstrokes tml :shrug:

#144

SaraD: His face look too young
And this is a bad thing? :slight_smile: :smiley:

and penis a little small?
No comment :eek: :rolleyes:

The rest of the part are awesome.
I definitely agree :thumbsup:

I think you’ve done very fine work, also, ericyeo. I’ll have to admit that particular pose reminds me of just how difficult it was for me to do and hold that position, even long enough for the camera to click (probably nobody else would have that perspective would they…).

I really appreciate seeing all of the work and talent of everyone and what they have and/or are creating here. Obviously I’m biased (and won’t even try to deny that), but I am greatly impressed!

Good work everyone! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

#145

Originally posted by ericyeo: Rebeccak: Sorry. I’ll post my questions this weekend. The thread dont seem to be a hot topic. But those links are really useful, I started seeing colors, after reading… Weird. :slight_smile: I went on further color correction on my piece. :smiley:

No worries, take your time. :slight_smile:

Looking forward to seeing your and SaraD’s work! :slight_smile:

Cheers,

~Rebeccak

#146

Guys,

I talked to my friend Hong Ly, and he is making arrangements with a former professor of ours to use his studio space and model setups to do some costumed poses. Hopefully that will be happening soon, though I don’t know exactly when. :slight_smile:

In the meantime, check out Hong’s beautifully updated site:

http://www.characterdesigns.com/

Cheers, :slight_smile:

~Rebeccak

#147

Hi All, here’s my finished piece (i think)

Corvax, SaraD, ericyeo fantastic work!

Thanks again Ben for the great poses. I really enjoyed rendering the torso in this one…painting the muscles was a real challenge and great learning experience!

#148

Wow, drawMonger. That is amazingly precise. I am in awe. Definitely my privilege and pleasure to have played a small part. Thanks very much for the opportunity.

#149

drawMonger,

WOW, really beautiful work! :thumbsup: I really love the matte feel to this piece, and the muted colors.

Minor crits would be that the feet seem a bit small, and the lower legs just a bit wooden. But I kind of think it’s adding something to the style of the piece ~ very angular, and well~planned and coordinated. :slight_smile:

Great work! :bounce:

Cheers,

~Rebeccak

#150

drawMonger: perfection :eek: :thumbsup::scream:

#151

Thanks folks :slight_smile:

Rebecca, I will do some more work on the legs and feet. Cheers!

#152

Hey…DrawMonger…:thumbsup: …:thumbsup: …:thumbsup: …:thumbsup:

Take Care
Glenn

#153

woah! Drawmonger , I love that piece! :thumbsup:

#154

Thanks Queenie and Glenn! It’s good to have a win :wink:

Here’s a WIP ani :wip:

Merry Christmas all :stuck_out_tongue:

#155

OK, I tried to age him some years (Sorry Ben :)) and enlarged the penis a bit. Is this one better?

#156

Goodness, Sara, no need to be sorry. I really adore both of the works you have done as part of this OFDW. To me they have an emotional component and quality that really captivates me and moves me. I think for me, oftentimes it’s this “emotional component” that more than anything defines “art”. Mere “technical accuracy” can be done, and is somewhat inherently done, with a camera, and may or may not be “art” in my mind. I guess I’ll have to study this version more closely and maybe compare it, but you have done fabulous work on this OFDW in my honest, humble, and sincere (yet admittedly biased, how can it not be?) opinion.

#157

Sara- Fantastic job! I know you made comments on how much you struggled on this one (you made it look easy however) but surely a finished piece like this is worth the struggle.

Drawmonger- You made it almost look like a non digital piece in my opinion. Very subdued and very cool. Not bad…for an Aussie…not bad. :slight_smile:

RebeccaK- Some costumed models would be fantastic! And a whole new set of challenges. Not that nudes aren’t challenging enough but I am starting to get bizarre looks from my wife :slight_smile:

ericyeo- I love the tension in his left foot as he fight to retain the pose. And Ben’s description of the moments before the photo proves you really nailed the gesture.

Happy Holidays everyone I am really learning a lot from all of you!

#158

:)Nice work everyone. Thought I’d better post something here as I said I’d take part. Havent had much time to get involved. but heres a brief effort> pencil then photoshop. It will probably remain unfinished but… as they say here in yorkshire… its better than nowt…

a merry christmas/joyeux noel/happy holidays etc, etc to all:thumbsup::thumbsup:

#159

justmeina: I love this pose when I first saw it. I’m glad u like it. Thanks for the pose too
SaraD: Definitely looking better
Vidar3d: Thank u :smiley:

Finished?

Wishing everyone Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

#160

Ericyeo…Strong piece…can really feel the muscles tension, while they are at work…:thumbsup:

You might want to make his hands a little bigger, and more muscular to add to his strength,
and to be in better proportion with the rest of his body. Just a small detail, that can make
all the differance in the world, when depicting strength in the male figure.

Take Care…and MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR to you also…:slight_smile:
Glenn