Sketchbook Thread of Slux

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Hi
I have decided recently that I need a lot of practise. I have never attended any kind of drawing school so I’am studying on my own. I thought it would nice to show my work to others and get some feedback because you know … sometimes is hard to see own mistakes so hopefully others could help me.

I have decided to learn to draw no matter how long it will take and how hard I will have to practise :slight_smile: so any help would be appreciated

If you have some advices, tips or if you know some useful exercises what I should do than I would like to hear them.
If you want to know something about me or my work then feel free to ask

Right now I practise drawing from photographs but later there will be some muscle / skeleton studies … humans and animals as well

Ok so I will number my drawing and I will add date too so you can see if I do any progression. Oh and btw these drawing are supposed to be just rough sketches so excuse poor quality because I try to draw it as fast as possible …

001 - 28. 9. 2005

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#2

002 - 28. 9. 2005
Hmm this one is prety rough :eek: …

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#3

Ok another one

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#4

004 - 29. 9. 2005
Hmm this one took me 2.5h … too long :sad:

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#5

Slux,

Great to see you doing this! :thumbsup: I know it will be amazing to see your progress, as you are very hard~working and motivated, and also very talented. :slight_smile:

With respect to your first figure, you have a good start here. A good rule to remember with respect to proportions is that the human hand is about the same size as the human face. Compare the size of the hand you have drawn with the size of the face, and notice that the hand is a bit small. Look back at the photograph, and check the size of the arms with relation to the body. I think that you will find that the arms are a bit small and short proportional to the rest of the body.

It might help if you also posted (if you are allowed) the reference photos which you are using. Have you seen Hong Ly’s website, with free pictures of models?

http://www.characterdesigns.com/

[left]Additionally, the Reference for Anatomical and Figurative Art thread here has many useful sources of Drawing Reference.

Looking forward to following your thread! :slight_smile:

Cheers,

~Rebecca
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#6

Hi
Thanks for crits :slight_smile: yeah you are right … I hopefuly I will remember it but drawing hands is my absolutely weakest area. I really have to focuse on it.

BTW I’am afraid I’am not allowed to post these photos here … they are just random photos from net …

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#7

Slux,

No problem, absolutely understood. However, you can always post a link to pictures which you find (so long as they are from sites which do not require private membership). But that’s completely up to you. :slight_smile:

Cheers,

~Rebeccak

#8

Slux,

If hands are your weakest area, why not give yourself assignments, such as…do 20 hand drawings in 2 weeks? It’s the best way to get better fast. Then, you can post your work here to keep yourself accountable to your goals. What do you say? :slight_smile:

Cheers,

~Rebeccak

#9

Ohmmm don’t worry its definitely on my to do list … but there is so many things I need and want to practise :slight_smile: …

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#10

Keep them comin’ Slux.:thumbsup:
And listen to Rebecca she is an anatomy master. That is why I have traveled many mountains to seek her knowledge.

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Ohmmm don’t worry its definitely on my to do list … but there is so many things I need and want to practise :slight_smile:

I’ve no doubt you’ll get there. :wink:

Cheers,

~Rk

#12

Hi,
very nice start here man!
Keep drawing.

I agree with Rebecca that it will be very interesting to watch your process especially when you started to practice so intensively now.

see ya

#13

Hi
Thanks men …encouragement is always welcome lol :slight_smile: I really need a lot of practise so there should be plenty of drawings hehe :scream: ehmm at least I hope so …

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#14

Oh Hi
I didn’t notice your post … there were so many posts in such a short time lol
thanks thanks … oh and don’t worry I will listen to her :scream: …

#15

Hi
Another two images.
005 - 30. 9. 2005
This one is supposed to be asian … does she look like asian? I quess not :sad: …

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006 - 30. 9. 2005

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#17

Slux,

 Good stuff...your second piece has a lot going for it...I think it's your strongest figurative drawing so far...
 
 Check out this abdominal muscle reference picture:
 
 [img]http://137.222.110.150/calnet/musculo/image/anterior%20abdominal%20wall.jpg[/img]
 http://137.222.110.150/calnet/musculo/image/anterior%20abdominal%20wall.jpg

[size=2]…and these shoulder muscle (area) pics:

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http://www.rwc.uc.edu/ap/T6.JPG

http://www.rwc.uc.edu/ap/HNS2.JPG

  [left]You might try to find some reference like this (with a better resolution, where you can read the names of things) and draw from it. :)
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  [left]Cheers, :)
 
 ~Rebeccak
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Thanks for pic :slight_smile: I will save it to my anatomy folder … there is already quite a few pics. I have also a lot of books about anatomy I just have to read it :eek: … but I will try to read and practise something I promise … right now I also practise from loomis book.

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#19

Slux,

No prob! Look forward to seeing your Loomis images. :slight_smile:

Cheers, :slight_smile:

~Rebeccak

#20

Slux,

I worked up a brief review of your last image, which I think is quite nice, but could be tweaked in a few areas. Specifically, I think his left arm is a bit small for the body. Hope this helps. :slight_smile:

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[left]Cheers, :slight_smile:

~Rebeccak
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