Relearn how to draw

[Adam Chase]

Hey there guys. I dont post here much but admire so much of the work. I do 3d stuff, but now that im finally going to go to college I need to sharpen up on my drawing skills. I use to doodle alot but cant really produce much drawing wise these days. Being 19 is it to late to attain some decent drawing skills? What are some good methods to learn how to draw any practice regimes i should do?

Thanks guys:mod:

[Ilaekae]

You're going to hate this...

Draw.

Draw everything.

Then go back and do it again.

Then move and do everything again with the new stuff you find at the new place.



Do you understand what I mean?

[Adam Chase]

yes i do and thanks. Im going to try and draw an hour a day or atleast that.

[tn100]

Cool man, I'm like you but sort of backwards. I draw really well but I need to step it up in the 3D and digital side of things.

Hey man, I don't really think I became really good at drawing until I was 20. Just practice a lot. That's all it takes.

[rpace]

19 is not too late.

Yes, draw everything, but make sure you're drawing what you see and not what you think you're seeing. Pick up Nicolaides' The Natural Way to Draw or google blind contour, running line gesture and cross contour for good place to start learning to see what's really there when you're drawing.

Keep a sketchbook -- preferably a durable one that you can carry with you at all times. I suggest you get a slightly smaller or thinner one than the standard 8.5x11" black hardcovers to start. Don't worry about filling the pages with "masterpieces", fill them with quick studies, gesture drawings, even goofball doodles that can turn into something. There's a bit of a buzz from filling a sketchbook, so avoid the big fat bargain page count pads or books you can get.

The real key to getting into the habit of drawing is to make drawing a part of your daily existence. Drawing for an hour a day is a good start, but it's easier to do if that hour is painlessly inserted into available moments throughout the day rather than scheduled into a single chunk of a day.

A trick I suggested to someone a while back (which worked), was to aim for starting a new book on the first of every month, regardless of the completion of the previous sketchbook.

Good luck!

[Adam Chase]

thanks for the replys guys i really do appreciate it. Im going to pick up a sketch book tomorrow and decent set of pencils. Its funny you recommended me a book thats what just popped in my head what are some good books to get started with. Ill defiantly try and work drawing into my daily life while im around doing daily stuff. Keep the advice coming guys I really appreciate it. Im going to start a sketchbook thread once i have some stuff to show you guys so i can get some well needed feedback.

Adam

[rpace]

Sounds great -- drop me a PM when you start your SB thread!

~Richard

[Adam Chase]

will do! im really eager to get started now:mittenbop:

[Adam Chase]

what do you guys recommend for drawing figures? Whats a good way to start? I want to start with some poses nothing to detailed just just the basics.

[Grief]

what do you guys recommend for drawing figures? Whats a good way to start? I want to start with some poses nothing to detailed just just the basics.

draw what interests you. but don't opt for being interested by only simple things. avoiding subjects that challenge you will guide your art down avenues you may not want to take it. don't be afraid to try to draw objects that may seem "out of your ability"

the figure is a great place for many artists, as they can emotionally identify with the subject so they keep interested even if the going is slow. the figure is a good source for learning due to its vast array of planes and subtle contour changes which are never identical in any two people, but often linger with the same essense of form. i really consider the human figure to be the most complex form to study from for many reasons. but some people could argue the same for nature and landscapes, and they would also be correct.

the more you get into art, the more you'll realize how vast the diversity of work is that you could take your art, you could spend your whole life just focusing on contour, or tonal values. never think youre too old to try something new, as you should always be exploring new outlets for expressing your ideas.

[Adam Chase]

wow thanks! One of my man problems even with my 3d projects are i get overwhelmed oncei get started.


Hey since i Introduced myself i may as well show you guys some of my 3d stuff too.
http://features-temp.cgsociety.org/gallerycrits/157755/157755_1131606154.jpg
http://features-temp.cgsociety.org/gallerycrits/157755/157755_1144690090_large.jpg

i made this too but i used reference images and a borrow wacom. A combo

http://features-temp.cgsociety.org/gallerycrits/157755/157755_1142845798_large.jpg

these are some old things ill upload some newer stuff to show you guys