Animixter's Sketchbook

[Animixter]

Hello my name is Ian Bird, I am 17 and the reason as to why im posting here is to seek advice from others as well to see improvement in myself through time.

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[LostFayth]

Great anatomy studies. I see you're getting the hang of it. The poses you drew are really dynamical and I must say your studies look better the more I scroll down. I like the last drawing you posted. The muscles and bone structure are really well done. Keep it coming :D

[fancypants]

Really great anatomy studies, I think the next step is drawing from life! So keep at it and keep us updated.

[Animixter]

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[JinRa]

great studies man! and the samurai champloo sketch is rad.

[Animixter]

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Incomplete WIP

[Lateman]

very nice figures, to be truthfull with you: i dont like anime but your are fine and well done.

keep up the good work

cheers lateman

[Animixter]

very nice figures, to be truthfull with you: i dont like anime but your are fine and well done.

keep up the good work

cheers lateman

Thank you very mch : )

great studies man! and the samurai champloo sketch is rad.

Thanks, ill be posting more studies soon. glad you like the sam cham.

Really great anatomy studies, I think the next step is drawing from life! So keep at it and keep us updated.

Ill get some of my life drawings up sometime soon : ) Thanks.

Great anatomy studies. I see you're getting the hang of it. The poses you drew are really dynamical and I must say your studies look better the more I scroll down. I like the last drawing you posted. The muscles and bone structure are really well done. Keep it coming :D
I tried putting them from when i posted them in my blog by its correct timeline of my studies : ) Thank you very much

[Animixter]

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[Meg]

I really don't like the anime style that much, but I think you're changing my mind.

On both pictures where a character is holding a sword, their hand looks wonky. And the arm looks wonky on the last one too, but it can be easily fixed by adjusting the angle of the sword. Assuming he's swiping it at something, its line of action should be pretty much a continuation of his arm.

If you plan to do more anime characters with swords (which I hope you do), I'd say to go buy a sword or dagger (or both!) for you to use as reference in a mirror.

Keep up the awesomeness!

[Rogie-C]

nice work so far dude.

as i told you on MSN, i suggest you get a grasp of anatomy by drawing on location. this could really help improve the right side of your brain.

and don't draw what you think you see, but draw what you see ^^,

[TerriO]

^ is using your right side of the brain when drawing useful? i heard of a similar thing in posemaniacs.

your style is really lovely and your anatomy seems really good too. i can tell your strong point is the head. keep up the good work. you'll go far~

[Animixter]

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[Swordhand]

nice wolverine. really sick.
Keep up all the anatomy studies and post more awesome action poses :D

[Pkingsora]

Awesome work thus far Ani, you've improved greatly! I am seriously digging yer hands!

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First time doing studies of women

[Animixter]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Animixter/6-14-20094-32-47PM.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Animixter/5-29-20095-31-02PM.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Animixter/CommissionComplete3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Animixter/5-27-20092-27-26AM.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Animixter/Laughingoctopus.jpg

[Blizzard5291]

Ani! These studies are great! You make me want to do a bunch of them! You should definitely update this more so I can see more great art from you. :) I especially love the female anatomy studies. Draw more girls.

[Animixter]

Ani! These studies are great! You make me want to do a bunch of them! You should definitely update this more so I can see more great art from you. :) I especially love the female anatomy studies. Draw more girls.

Thanks man, I will try to draw some more female studies sometime soon!

[Animixter]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Animixter/AlvinAnimixterStyle.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Animixter/SNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKE.jpg

[Jamie Romoser]

Cool sketchbook you have go here!
Ill be staying tuned -Omerta

[d4z]

love ur hongkong style figures! :D ur stroke are simply nice and nice lil details there :D

[Animixter]

http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs49/i/2009/161/1/8/Link_by_Animixter.jpg

[Animixter]

http://fc08.deviantart.com/fs48/i/2009/198/4/4/Kyo_Perspective_by_Animixter.jpg
http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs48/i/2009/198/8/0/Kyo_Stretch_by_Animixter.jpg
http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs49/i/2009/198/1/1/Kyo_Color_by_Animixter.jpg
http://fc06.deviantart.com/fs49/i/2009/206/0/5/Metal_Gear_Solid_Collaboration_by_Animixter.jpg

[Animixter]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Animixter/MichaelSmall.jpg
Reference: http://www.pyroradio.com/images/uploaded/michael_jackson.jpg

[seagulls]

Your doing pretty well mate.

The quality of the line work is where I can see the most improvement.

[Xeon_OND]

This Animixter guy has the makings of a legend, seriously.

Look at his anatomical studies. It's so perfectly proportional (at least from what I see) and it looks naturally dynamic.

Hey Animixter, could you tell me how long it took for you to draw those anatomical sketches (those posing figurines without faces or clothes in your sketches)?

I would be the happiest guy alive if I can even draw 1/10th as good as your figurines.

[Sublimus]

Cool sketches dood! Keep up the good work!

[Animixter]

http://www.deviantart.com/download/161118307/Mass_Effect_2_Grunt_by_Animixter.jpg

http://www.deviantart.com/download/171577379/JH243_Commission_by_Animixter.jpg

http://www.deviantart.com/download/174331098/Which_one__by_Animixter.jpg

http://www.deviantart.com/download/175100688/Kyo_Wallpaper_by_Animixter.jpg

[Animixter]

http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs43/i/2009/167/4/0/Commission___Cloud_Strife_by_Animixter.jpg

[Pkingsora]

:3 gorgeous works<# please keep it up!

[ladyknowles]

You have a really nice fluid line, all your stuff is great :)