Post: #101

I'm partial to Gwen. I like both. But I really think you should practice jaws and lips first. It would not be a bad idea to just draw them from the influencers. A study than do the whole face.

Post: #102

(01-29-2019 11:47 PM)The Catalyst Wrote:  So it's been a while but it's finished/nearly-finished. I was so frustrated with how I was off on the face/jaw proportions/look so I redid it many times but finally I got it to a point where I made do. As I started to complete it it started coming together, I was scared the end product wouldn't look like her at all. In particular I'm off on the eyes, nose and lips- for some reason although in the photo she looks "vacantly playful"- in my drawing she looks a bit mad. There's probably room for improvement but I don't feel like redoing all over again especially when there's a "disconnect" as to how I feel I can actually draw it better.

I might do some finishing touches before I move on. If there's anything glaringly missing I'd appreciate it if you let me know, ha.

Edit: looking at the computer, the jaw and eyes are way off. I wonder why I can't see this on paper?

You are improving a lot. As Michelangelo said: "Do not waste time, and draw."

You are getting frustrated with yourself for not being perfect.

Even after you get really good, you will find that no artist ever ends up capturing on paper what he sees in his imagination.

You do your best and move on to the next picture.

Post: #103

(01-30-2019 11:08 AM)kbell Wrote:  I'm partial to Gwen. I like both. But I really think you should practice jaws and lips first. It would not be a bad idea to just draw them from the influencers. A study than do the whole face.

What do you mean by influencers?

Post: #104

Thots. Nicer term.

Post: #105

Any tips on how to stop your pencil lead from breaking, particularly when walking around and carrying your stuff in your bag? I currently draw at home, was considering taking my book and pencils with me but my pencil lead already breaks enough as is.

Post: #106

https://www.jacksonsart.com/blog/2015/10...t-for-you/

Probably one with a loop to hold the pencil and some space between where the lead and the end of the case. Lead holder and mechanical pencils are also fantastic for traveling. Even better if you can bring a utility knife and sand paper to quickly sharpen the lead if it does break. Knife sharpened regular pencils are more tricky and I haven't found a great method for it yet. There are pencil tip guards but they might break the lead too. Thick bore pencils probably wouldn't break.

Post: #107

I tried just doing a rough outline of Gwen, in this picture.





It actually seems faint enough my phone didn't pick up much in this light, but I guess I'm happy with that, it's better than my previous times where I was tempted to really draw things with definition.

I like the idea of drawing the loft?. Seems really cozy and comfortable. I was thinking it might've been a campervan but it seems too big and the seats and roof don't fit with my idea of a campervan.

Post: #108

@catalyst
That's a beautiful yet difficult image to draw. You will have to contend with a background and clothing. Hopefully its a large sheet of a paper!

I'm calling this done. Its rough and not a 100% but I like the feel of it. I think maybe i will attempt a full nude woman. I'm think a playboy bunny from the 50s or 60s. With a natural smile rather than the angry look thots often have.