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CarRyoN · Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2002 4:43 pm

Not too long ago I posted a picture of a "general", photoshop 100%. I admit, yes it was a piece of sh*t, and I am sorry I forced you to give me C&C. I took it all to heart, though - I sat back with a pencil and started on the basics. All I have is a notebook, a pencil, and spare time in school. In order of completion. BTW, I am aware that sketches can be seen behind the main one. Sorry bout that, due to my situation I couldnt avoid that (stupid notebook). Think of it as a double feature >D.

"Man Missing His Left Eye"
No ref, during an assembly, about 15 minutes.

"Halfing It"
No ref, obvious Halo base

"Holding On"
My hand as ref. Image behind was a copy of a Penny Arcade fan art. It isnt bad either, but not original enough for post.

So tell me what you think! I need any advice I can get. That isnt all that I have done, but about half. All over the span of ~2 weeks. Thanks!

Novacaptain · Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2002 7:27 pm

Firstly...you need to get a lot more than 6 pictures done in "~2 weeks". and by going back to basics drawing pictures like the 3rd one (using reference) is the best thing to do. Practice a lot - keep one or two (in every 20) to keep a record of your progress and throw the rest away. Don't bother to post everything here either. Those drawings you make aren't for show - they're for your own learning and experience. Get Betty Edward's "Drawing on the right side of the brain" from your local library and do the exercises.

get some non-lined paper too, gah!

that is my advice

CarRyoN · Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2002 5:50 am

Heh, these are just things I managed to put out during school. I am not hardcore my-future-depends-on-art drawing, it is just a hobby. I just wanted to make sure I am on the right track. I had a lot more like the third, but I figured that would be too boring (a bunch of REALLY basic drawings).

I will look up that book.
Thx.

Bare Bonez · Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2002 9:24 am

Oh so true. That book is gold man. When I was starting out, so many recommended it to me and damn it's great. Even as a hobby, there is a certain level of achievement that one wishes to pursue - just keep in mind what you want to achieve and keep on working on it. Eventually you will get there.

By the way, great hand - I did tons of hand sketches on the subway when I was starting out too.

Anyway, keep it up and you'll develop both passion and a good drawing skill.

coconutmonkey · Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2002 12:29 pm

I like the third one the best, it seems like it's more 'on track' to becomming a better artist as far as wwhat you're drawing. Try doing more stuff like that learning how to transform 3d shapes you see in life to drawings on your paper. Draw as much as possible too, it never hurts to draw tons of sketches.