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zzzrByte
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 Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2003 10:05 am |
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Posting in the Sijun forums is a bit intimidating with all the amazing work I see here...  But here goes...
This is a WIP of a scholar I am drawing, right now I would like to hear what y'all think about the colors and about the basic proportions of what I have so far. I want to know this things before I go on with adding more details, highlights, etc.
Please be brutally honest.
BTW - This is a pencil sketch I drew a few years ago, which I now scanned, resketched digitally and colored.
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| Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2003 5:55 pm |
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So many people seen it and ignored it... I really need some crits and comments from you!
Please, say something helpful!
Anyway, did some more work on it so here's a small update.
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| Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2003 9:39 pm |
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Completly overhauled his proportions... Made him much thinner and fixed his right elbow (the one holding the book).
What do you think?
Please give me some comments! Help me learn! I really need this help, don't be 
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| Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2003 5:33 am |
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I'm just a beginner myself, but I'll take a stab at it... Fist of all, I like the general direction you are taking this piece.
I'm having a hard time figuring out where his sides are... and while the the red edged 'flaps' are interesting, they really flatten your drawing. The angle of the book is a little akward. The arms and body seem short to me for some reason...  Maybe it's too wide? Does the flap thing turn into a quasi-cape in the back?
I'd look on google for a similar reference or start with a gesture drawing and build up from that...
I'm a struggling artist also, so don't feel discouraged... practice makes perfect. Hope I did more help than harm. |
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| Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2003 6:13 am |
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Well it looks ok so far. But check his right arm ( the one holding the bible).
Just for you to go over your proportions:
From shoulder to elbow : ~ 1 2/3 head
shoulders go up to 2 head (male)
Check out http://www.fineart.sk/ for more stuff relating to human drawing |
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zzzrByte
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| Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2003 10:30 pm |
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Seems like my drawing is too out of proportion to be saved... I've already started another drawing, this time using references... I hope this one will turn out better.
Thanks for the help people! I took your advice to heart and will try to use it for my next drawings.
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zzzrByte
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| Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2003 10:54 pm |
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And by the way, thanks for http://www.fineart.sk/
I've started reading one of the Loomis books there.
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