Sketchbook Thread of Slux

#61

Hey rebbeca yeah I know that hand is little too small actually I was worried about that too but than I have decided to leave it as it is. Hmmm strange I’am still not able to copy foto very accurately may be it would look better if I would spend more time on it but I try to draw faster but its still too slow anyway …

Hi yeah I know about pastels I have tried it loooong time ago lol I thinkl I still have them somewhere :slight_smile: I may try them again later …

Hmm and here is my another painting. Only one because I was too busy today.
This one looked quite good like a pencil sketch I was actually little afraid that I will mess it up and well I did … and prety badly :cry: … emm I should change style this looks like some comics cell art and not like painting …

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#62

nice monotone paintings. Keep pumping theese out.:slight_smile:

#63

Slux,

Something I recommend trying with these paintings is to draw over them in Photoshop, just with a small paintbrush in some visible color, like yellow, at 75% opacity or so, what you think the correct drawing / proportions should be. (Or, since the painting is probably dry, you can even take a piece of tracing paper, and trace overtop of this image). The beauty of digital art is that all paintings are salvageable. You should always save some record of your work, no matter how early you created it, as you can chart your progress this way and digitally fix old work.

Here, I’m not suggesting that you turn this into a digital painting, but rather, that you trace over it to find your flaws so that the next painting you do, you will be more aware of the drawing problems. Remember that Drawing IS Painting, and that the better you draw, the better you will paint. Each process is beneficial to the other ~ so I’m happy to see you doing both. Keep at it!

Cheers, :slight_smile:

~Rebeccak

#64

Hi Rebbeca hmm yeah I know what you mean … I have done it few times, it may be useful I should probably try it from time to time but my main problem isn’t that I couldn’t tell whats wrong my problem is to get it right in some resonable time. It would be better if I would spend more time on it but I’am not sure if thats what I want.

Ok some examples of how long it takes me
rough line sketch without shading on whole A4 - about 10 minutes
with basic shading well 15-20 minutes
If I want to draw accurate line sketch than 30 minutes
for whole piece - sketch + tight shading on A4 2-3 hours
same for painting 10 minutes sketch + 2 hours painting
loose painting about 30 minutes
I think thats too long …

What I need is to draw faster and more accurately

to Pushav
Hi thanks ooh don’t worry I will :slight_smile:

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#65

Slux,

I think one of the most beneficial things you could try is a Master Copy. I’m not sure it matters how long it takes you to do these ~ when you are learning something, it is best to take your time to learn something completely rather than quickly (I’m not criticizing, I’m just saying speed needn’t be a big concern). If you would like to stick with painting, I would suggest at some point trying a Master Copy in tempera ~ this way, you have a reference from which to judge not only proportions but also technique and brush~stroke ~ whereas with some of the Reference you are using, the emphasis is less on the artistic set~up than the beauty of the model, and this is not always the best Reference from which to create art.

Have you seen Ben’s pictures at: http://justmeina.deviantart.com/gallery/ and
Hong Ly’s site, http://www.characterdesigns.com/photosets.asp?

I think these are more artistic photographs, and more geared toward artistic study than some of the Reference which you are using.

I also recommend drawing from statues or pictures of statues / sculpture, as the form will be more evident in such than in a photograph of a model.

It’s all up to you, these are just suggestions. :slight_smile: You’re doing quite well, and have a good program laid out. I think as long as you stick with doing something steadily, you will no doubt improve.

Cheers,

~Rebecca

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Hmm master copy yeah I know what you mean :slight_smile: … its definitely on my to do list. I like especially all these antiques sculptures/paintings I will definitely try some of these and especially some from my favourite old master mr. Leonardo da Vinci :slight_smile: …

Hmm I’am not sure if trying to paint some old master painting in tempera is good idea because its not very good for detailed paintings with smooth transitions. I think oil would be better for this … actually I may try to paint something in oil later I wouldn’t mind to use it for some serious study like to paint whole painting from old master.

Btw thanks for links I think I will try some of these reference pictures :slight_smile:
and I will check out that artist you have posted too.

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#67

No prob! :slight_smile: I think you would do beautifully on Master Copies, and I can see you really enjoying delving into a DaVinci copy. Once your figurative skills catch up to your still life skills, you will be a force to be reckoned with! :wink:

Cheers, :slight_smile:

~Rebeccak

#68

Ok today I have decided to paint some very loose paintings … actually I think that these tempera paints are best for this kind of painting.
first two paintings were based on instructions in one book the last one is based on photo reference :slight_smile:
I think that the first one is worst mainly because I have left out white for highlights well but thats because when these paints dries they change color … well I didn’t pay much attention in first painting - obviously
Second one si slightly better and I think last one is best of these
It took me about 7-10 minutes to sketch it and another 30 to paint it

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Slux,

You know, it’s funny, because I actually like your first piece best. This is exactly the kind of looseness I think you need to achieve, as blocking in the basic forms is really key to getting all of your proportions right in a painting. You can always take something simplified and make it more complex, but it is very hard to take something you’ve painted in a complex way and make it simple ~ you just become too afraid to destroy your work. So I think taking the approach of the first painting is actually really good, in that it allows you to see basic forms first, and then break those basic forms down into more complex ones.

Cheers, :slight_smile:

~Rebeccak

#72

Hi
Uff unfortunately I was quite busy few last days so didn’t paint anything … until today.
I was busy with some web design and also with shopping
Hmm I have bought myself nice big easel and also another friend lol :slight_smile: …
I think I should try some oil paintings … hmm later may be …

Ok so here are my new ehmm scribbles. These usually takes about 30 minutes to paint

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Slux,

I think your proportions are getting better! Nice gesture in the first and last pieces especially. :slight_smile: I think loose pieces are doing you a lot of good…sometimes the medium dictates how much detail you are able to get, and in this case, I think the limitation of the medium (tempera) is helping you to go after the bigger picture, which is nice to see. Keep going with these. When do we get to meet your new ‘friend’? :slight_smile:

Cheers,

~Rebeccak

#76

Hmm hehe yeah I have decided to paint this kind of loose paintings … its best for tempera I don’t try to paint these detailed pieces like before :slight_smile: Ohhh but its really relaxing … these loose paintings … hmm

And about my friend … soon very soon :scream: actually I think you all know him very well he is a wooden manikin that kind what artists use for a while
and I should draw Dave soon too unfortunately so far I have been too busy :sad:

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#77

Well, just be careful you protect Dave’s ego…he might be threatened with a new kid on the block! :scream:

Cheers, :slight_smile:

~Rebeccak

#78

Hi
Here are another two paintings I have done this morning :slight_smile:

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curious - looking at the no.15 drawing. it looks “squint” are my eyes going funny?the mouth i mean