Hey! I'm liking some of the line work on the hips!
Regarding perspective, I find that you don't need to know all that much about it when you are drawing from a reference, especially with figures. If you think the perspective is wrong, then check the planes on the reference and try to match it.
I have a suggestion with the lines of the lay-in. There are too many curves and little bumps. Curves are harder to control when you draw them and therefore less accurate. Some artists draw a straight line where a curve should be and then turn it into a curve later when they feel that they're lay-in is accurate enough.
Also, it helps when you find out where the center line, rib cage, and pelvis are in the model to give you some control over the drawing. It feels weird to assume where things are at first (at least for me, and I'm still working on it) but doing so will give you a tighter drawing.
Good start. Glad more ppl are posting. In terms of perspective, you still need to get the basic perspective down. Are we above the figure? Are we below? Etc. Is she leaning back, leaning forward. It's important to know this stuff and practice it until it becomes a habit. It's more work but it will make you a stronger artist and give you a heads up when drawing out of your head. Perspective gives you depth and form.
With that being said, it's okay to push the perspective. Get the general perspective working. I like that you did a thumbnail and are concentrating on your lay in. Becareful of profile views. In your drawing she's looking straight forward. Looking at your ref, she has a slight head tilt. It's important to catch this stuff. When drawing breasts, it's a good idea to think of it as one unit laying on top of the rib cage and then cutting away pieces. When things get overwhelming, group those planes and then break it down from there, simple to complex.
Remember that we're faking 3d on a 2d surface. It's an illusion. Photos can get everything in a few seconds, and when working from a model, the model doesn't need your help to be more 3d. He or she is already 3d. Your drawing, however will need all the help it can get to feel dimensional. Hope my demo helps.
Sterling Tian has brought up a good point to find your centerlines. That's absolutely correct. If your confused as to where the anchoring points are in the center look to the bones. Like the sternum and the pubic bone. Basically the crotch area. The sternum is pretty reliable in that even if the model is overweight, that area is still bony.
Hey! I'm liking some of the line work on the hips!
ReplyDeleteRegarding perspective, I find that you don't need to know all that much about it when you are drawing from a reference, especially with figures. If you think the perspective is wrong, then check the planes on the reference and try to match it.
I have a suggestion with the lines of the lay-in. There are too many curves and little bumps. Curves are harder to control when you draw them and therefore less accurate. Some artists draw a straight line where a curve should be and then turn it into a curve later when they feel that they're lay-in is accurate enough.
Also, it helps when you find out where the center line, rib cage, and pelvis are in the model to give you some control over the drawing. It feels weird to assume where things are at first (at least for me, and I'm still working on it) but doing so will give you a tighter drawing.
Good start. Glad more ppl are posting. In terms of perspective, you still need to get the basic perspective down. Are we above the figure? Are we below? Etc. Is she leaning back, leaning forward. It's important to know this stuff and practice it until it becomes a habit. It's more work but it will make you a stronger artist and give you a heads up when drawing out of your head. Perspective gives you depth and form.
ReplyDeleteWith that being said, it's okay to push the perspective. Get the general perspective working. I like that you did a thumbnail and are concentrating on your lay in. Becareful of profile views. In your drawing she's looking straight forward. Looking at your ref, she has a slight head tilt. It's important to catch this stuff. When drawing breasts, it's a good idea to think of it as one unit laying on top of the rib cage and then cutting away pieces. When things get overwhelming, group those planes and then break it down from there, simple to complex.
Remember that we're faking 3d on a 2d surface. It's an illusion. Photos can get everything in a few seconds, and when working from a model, the model doesn't need your help to be more 3d. He or she is already 3d. Your drawing, however will need all the help it can get to feel dimensional. Hope my demo helps.
Sterling Tian has brought up a good point to find your centerlines. That's absolutely correct. If your confused as to where the anchoring points are in the center look to the bones. Like the sternum and the pubic bone. Basically the crotch area. The sternum is pretty reliable in that even if the model is overweight, that area is still bony.
Okay thank you you two! I really appreciate your advices. I try to remember and internalize it!
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