Thanks Craig. You look like you’re doing pretty well yourself! I figured I’d take my time on these and try to do them properly. The hardest part is finding free time to do them in! :)
by tm on
June 13th, 2006 at
4:11 pm
I’m thinkin you made up those rotating heads. They’re really good! Way to visualize a 3-dimensional object in 2-dimensional space.
I’m just literally following the instructions on the first page of the book. I think this stuff is really good practice — but hard work!
by tm on
June 13th, 2006 at
9:49 pm
Hey–these are good! Nice work! I know it’s a bitch to do this stuff…deceptively simple, alright.
You asked on John’s blog about drawing “fluid” lines; I think the real way to do it is to do it. That is, no hesitiation(as you already perceive)…you have to put the line down with confidence! It’s not a trick of cleanup or even of control, though control’s involved–it’s beng “free” with the gesture of the line without worrying, studying or fussing too much or at all. The value and importance of gesture drawing with a brush pen–or any INK pen–can’t be stressed enough.
These exercises are about learning construction and some other principals of animation/cartoon drawing. To get a sweeping fluidity in your line will be another method of drawing, like a using a paintbrush or doing watercolors…well, you know what I mean. But anyway, don’t sweat it! I mean, sweat THIS(it’s sweatable), but carry the ol’ sketchbook and get a bit drunk perhaos and gesture draw with abandon! The better your innate construction gets, the easier it’ll be to desscribe a solid form with a sweeping, fluid line, like Marlo does so well…remember toot hat she’s often working froma sitting model–and going from that Evene the wildest-lookijng lines are born of reality. : )
Hope this helps! I like your posts on John’s blog.
Thanks for your comment, Jenny! I discovered your blogs (and portfolio) a week or so ago and bookmarked them instantly — it’s always nice to have fresh inspiration!
You’re right, these lessons are about construction, but I wish I was more confident about doing a bold stroke of the pencil (or pen!). I think it ultimately comes with practice. I’ve noticed that with my latest sketches I’m actually laying down lines much faster than I was before. And who cares if I mess up, I can always throw it away and draw again! :)
Hey – really nice job with not only drawing that head but rotating in so well! Keep it up – I’ve only just barely started “Lesson Two” myself.
Thanks Craig. You look like you’re doing pretty well yourself! I figured I’d take my time on these and try to do them properly. The hardest part is finding free time to do them in! :)
I’m thinkin you made up those rotating heads. They’re really good! Way to visualize a 3-dimensional object in 2-dimensional space.
I’m just literally following the instructions on the first page of the book. I think this stuff is really good practice — but hard work!
Hey–these are good! Nice work! I know it’s a bitch to do this stuff…deceptively simple, alright.
You asked on John’s blog about drawing “fluid” lines; I think the real way to do it is to do it. That is, no hesitiation(as you already perceive)…you have to put the line down with confidence! It’s not a trick of cleanup or even of control, though control’s involved–it’s beng “free” with the gesture of the line without worrying, studying or fussing too much or at all. The value and importance of gesture drawing with a brush pen–or any INK pen–can’t be stressed enough.
These exercises are about learning construction and some other principals of animation/cartoon drawing. To get a sweeping fluidity in your line will be another method of drawing, like a using a paintbrush or doing watercolors…well, you know what I mean. But anyway, don’t sweat it! I mean, sweat THIS(it’s sweatable), but carry the ol’ sketchbook and get a bit drunk perhaos and gesture draw with abandon! The better your innate construction gets, the easier it’ll be to desscribe a solid form with a sweeping, fluid line, like Marlo does so well…remember toot hat she’s often working froma sitting model–and going from that Evene the wildest-lookijng lines are born of reality. : )
Hope this helps! I like your posts on John’s blog.
Thanks for your comment, Jenny! I discovered your blogs (and portfolio) a week or so ago and bookmarked them instantly — it’s always nice to have fresh inspiration!
You’re right, these lessons are about construction, but I wish I was more confident about doing a bold stroke of the pencil (or pen!). I think it ultimately comes with practice. I’ve noticed that with my latest sketches I’m actually laying down lines much faster than I was before. And who cares if I mess up, I can always throw it away and draw again! :)