Rebecca Kimmel's Anatomy Review 002: OPPOSING CURVES

#201

hi
i wrote the mail yeserday than i went home and made this.its from a photo i got off the net. please dont report me. its made with a 4b lead.
ma’m i cant get that 3-d effect ,the depth of muscle folds like how michealangello has in the drwing posted. please may i know how does one get that.

this is a sketch of my hand ( the one thats left…!) plenty of opposing curves here at the fingers the palm and the bulb of the thumb.

please may i also now why are live models preferred over photographs? i hope these are even worth critique-ing. please be brutal
shreyas

well obviouslt there s a problem. the files are too big to attach. i tried pasting them in the text that onle made links. pleaaaaaase some body help me. how do i post the pictures? and i feel like a real fool.

#202

ok this is what is missing in the previous

#203

mmm…
the image should be here:
http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/5135/ar00212oc.jpg
let me know if it works (maybe it’s just slow to download… cause it’s quite big)…

hundredMonkeys: both works you posted are cool! I really like the strength of the first one. Keep posting!

FranzBoas: you should probably get some free space on the web (on photobucket or imageshack) and upload your works there. We can’t see your works if they reside on your computer!

#204

well actually its not my comp, i dont have a net connection at home.
but the problem still remains. sorry ,will try to rectify asap, and please tell me how does one post a pic in the reply? much appreciate the help.
shreyas

to err is human
to balme the computer is divine irresponsiblity

ok this is a test. i hope it works

HUZAH it worked. now am i allowed to post fine art nudes on image shack then i ll just post the second one . thanks xillion you have truly shown me technological enlightment

#205

rebecca: Wow, I will really look at this tomorw and study it but it is really late… I appricate it sooo much thanks…
Nailati: Good stuff hear. Cant wait to see more…

Quick drawing from the master… really messed up. I will start to simplify every thing tomorow…

#206

FromanylanD, didn’t get a chance to post this last night, but here is my review of one of the first drawings which you posted :slight_smile:

I think you’ve done a pretty fantastic job of creating form through a build~up of well~placed lines, however, I believe if you simply EMPHASIZED the major Opposing Curves MORE, your figure drawing would have that much more impact. Now, I realize that in the process of emphasizing your existing curves I have more or less turned the man into a woman :slight_smile: but it’s all to prove the point of EXAGGERATION and EMPHASIS on Opposite Sides of the Body in a rhythmical sweep of the pencil/pen.

EDIT:
Also, try to move the pencil/pen SMOOTHLY down each side of the form in THE SAME DIRECTION ~ try not to create erratic, sketchy marks, but instead, concentrate on making each mark count. This, too, will improve the impact and quality of the drawing.

I think that your posts are really coming along nicely, and I look forward to more of them! :slight_smile:

~Rebeccak

#207

sniff my birthday is ruined thanks to terrorist bombers in london today,so i can’t draw nothin today …

cos i’m scared…aaahh! i live in london.hyelp!! rebecca!!!

#208

Thanks for the review, Rebecca! :slight_smile: The charcoal’s slowing me down (and I still don’t have any proper pencils…), but I think it’ll be worth it.

In the news, a recently discovered Michelangelo drawing...
 
 [img]http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a157/FromanylanD/untitled.jpg[/img]
 
 :rolleyes:

I promise the next one will be on topic!

  NOOB!: yeah, I heard...happy birthday :hmm:.
#209

Hi guys!

I’ve updated my original drawing 104 (from Bernini Gian Lorenzo’s - “David”):

This is my first charcoal (pencil) drawing in…erm…years! (from Michelangelo’s - “The Creation of Adam”):

reference: http://www.wga.hu/art/m/michelan/3sistina/1genesis/6adam/06_3ce6b.jpg

@HundredMonkeys:
Love your drawings!

#210

Hello everyone,

I would like to express deepest sympathy for those in our community who were affected by the London blasts this morning. Communities like these make me realize how closely and interconnected we all are, and so London’s concerns are also our concerns and vice-versa.

I sincerely hope that no one here was affected, but of course, others were, and to them our hearts go out.

Thanks,

~Rebeccak

#211

FromanylanD,

You’re welcome! …Wow :wink: I didn’t know Michelangelo drew with such vivid colors! Great work, keep it coming!

Somhairle,

Wow :applause: ~ Beautiful stuff. I am moved that you produced such a beautiful drawing for this thread! Absolutely go in that direction! Great, great stuff.

Thanks guys for your posts!

~Rebeccak

#212

Hi guys,

I’m applying the curves rules to some of my new 3d models. for those that say, “life drawing isn’t neccessary” - maybe not - but it sure is making the “I don’t know whats wrong (or right!) with the shape of the model, but theres something about it” more informative. curves are king!

Rebecca, I forgot how messy “Real” drawing was by the way…you should see my keyboard! hhahaha lol…but yes, I definately prefer the charcoal pencil to those old “twigs!”.

@noob:
yep, the bombing in london sucks! most of my family live there and some good friends as well as in madrid, the bombing in 2003 really sucked too!

  • Somhairle
#213

hi
ok i think i worked the chinks out. so i am finally posting both the sketches i made again.
please let me know what you think. and rebecka , i am soryy for all the goofups that occured before this,
yours appolegitacally:
shreyas

#214

NOOB wrote:

>sniff my birthday is ruined thanks to terrorist bombers in london today,so i can’t draw nothin today …

cos i’m scared…aaahh! i live in london.hyelp!! rebecca!!!

NOOB, I’m so sorry, I didn’t see your post this morning, so I apologize for that ~ I didn’t think about the fact that you were a Londoner, so it’s great to hear that you are ok! Was anyone that you know affected? It’s such a shame that things like this have to happen, and my sympathies are with anyone who was affected by the bombings. In fact, I am concerned for those who use subway systems and public transportation, as those seem to be targets for terrorism.

I have to say also that my sympathies are with innocent families who are targeted as suspects. Despite many flaws, I was impressed with how many in the US did not immediately blame or single out families who were suddenly made “visible” in their homes and communities. I would caution anyone not to jump to conclusions about friends and neighbors, as this is a reaction that can only bring useless and unnecessary harm to all involved.

But NOOB, it’s good to hear from you, and I’m sorry such a hideous thing had to happen on your birthday. I’ve heard that the atmosphere yesterday was electric due to the Olympic announcement (congratulations!) but the atmosphere today has, of course, been completely changed. So once again, our sympathies.

EDIT:
Somhairle wrote:

>yep, the bombing in london sucks! most of my family live there and some good friends as well…

Sorry to hear that, Somhairle…I hope that no one you know was affected. Sad times, these!

~Rebeccak

#215

twisted-ankle,

no problem ~ I typically have more time on the weekends to do real reviews, ie, draw-overs :slight_smile:
I will definitely make the effort to get to as many folks as I can :slight_smile:

franzboas,

no worries about the technical glitches, prior to these lesson threads, I had never posted anything on the Web :wink:

Xillion,

thanks for the update, looking good!

seth1,

you are most welcome!

Somhairle,

curves do indeed rule! They simplify EVERYTHING.
_

Thanks guys for your posts! I should have some more reviews up sometime today / tonight.

~Rebeccak

#216

#217

FromanylanD,

Ok, getting there…WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR GETTING CHARCOAL PENCILS??? :wink:

I like the circular motion you’ve set up in the torso…that is the correct idea, absolutely. However, almost all of your linework is EVEN ~ what you can achieve with a CHARCOAL PENCIL is variety in your strokes and linework that will lend itself to much greater expression.

Having said that, I can appreciate that you’re new to charcoal, so I’m just giving you a hard time. :slight_smile:

Whence the sculpture?

~Rebeccak

#218

Personally, I’d much rather you not worry about getting to as many people as possible, and instead focus on making the reviews more in-depth or at least keeping them at the current level. I think everyone would learn more that way. Please don’t compromise the quality of the reviews in an attempt to get to everybody (which I think happened towards the end of the first lesson).

#219

FromanylanD wrote,

>Personally, I’d much rather you not worry about getting to as many people as possible, and instead focus on making the reviews more in-depth or at least keep them at the current level. I think everyone would learn more that way. Please just don’t compromise the quality of the reviews in an attempt to get to everybody (which I think happened towards the end of the first lesson).

Point taken :wink:

Ah…balance. Still trying to find it! :slight_smile:

~Rebeccak

#220

ok heres my practice drawing for michelangelo’s david, . 3 tries, second try was getting sloppy. tightened in the 3rd try. Sorry to hear about the london blast. I hope everyone is alright. My hands really strained trying to keep my lines count ( my drawing style is very sketchy, hope I can improve my line quality!) Critic away!