Life Drawing Practice

[cityworker]

Hello all. Starting up the fall classes at good ol' Watts Atelier. I need to brush up on life drawing skills. So here's some practice. I still need to finish this, the background strokes need to be refined, and lay in more shadows, but you get the idea. Tell me what you think. Thanks.

edited in doughboy's keen observation

http://members.cox.net/ccieslak1/lifedrawing.jpg
http://members.cox.net/ccieslak1/LIFE2.jpg

[doughboy]

You seem to have the proportions down I just think the lower part of the right leg is a tad bit too curved ( where the shin bone is).

[cityworker]

good point. I'm going to fix that.

[van]

Very nice. Proportions looks very good. I like the blocked in shading from the first study. Keep drawing!

[dns2k]

looks good except for the missing shin bone :)

-dns

which classes you gonna be in next semester?

[cityworker]

which one are you referring to dns2k? the first or second one? I am going to take Wednesday's "portrait, life drawing, and gesture" class, because currently thats all I can afford. Plus I'm going to try and attend some Friday sessions. Which ones are u going to be in?

-Chris

[LightBrownboy]

Hey Chris, good starts man. If I may, here are a few suggestions:

Right now your tones are getting pretty wild. Since you are starting to get back into things, I would say keep it to 3 or 4 major values, just to keep everything level so it will be easier for you to evaluate whats working and what's not working.

Remember to always keep squinting at the figure or picture so you are getting the big shapes down first. Don't worry to much on the half tones at this point, I say work at getting a strong lay in with correct proportions in 3-4 values getting the major lights and darks. If you can do that consistently you will be back on your way in the regular classes.

Right now in the 2 drawings, your darkest values are in the background, and in some contours on the figure. Remember, the highest point of contrast in your image should be reserved for your focal point, all other values should emphasize that point and lead your eye to it.

The weight of the pose is conveyed in your piece and you are getting the overlaps in the folds of the stomach on the frontal pose. Keep doing these studies, they will only benefit you. Hope that helps.

-Patrick

[cityworker]

thanks for the crits Patrick. I'm going to do a Frazetta value study soon, because I tend to go waaay to dark. Hopefully I can control this more with doing a master copy of a pros work to study value. Who would of thought that art takes a lot more....er...um...thought than just laying down strokes. heh. Thanks for the crits again. good advice.

[tinyhands]

light brown boy you are wise. Those are looking nice chris. Great to see you get some practice in before the next semester starts. keep it up. If your only gonna be in wednesdays, then I probably wont see you next semester. Hope it goes well for ya.

mark