Back and forth

[vfxart]

As I only get a chance to do any figure drawing once or twice a month, and don't get much feedback when I do, thought I'd put these up and see if I can get a thought or two from folks who've a clue to such things... this may take some time to load.

http://www.dereksmuse.com/ld1.jpg

http://www.dereksmuse.com/ld2.jpg

http://www.dereksmuse.com/ld3.jpg


About 90 minutes each. Colored pencil on toned paper, these are the first heightened or toned drawings I've done like this.

[egerie]

I'm suprised no one answered yet as those are truly nice. The first one is my favorite but I don't know if it's just me or the model but she seems to have a very long torso. Broad shoulders too :)

[vfxart]

Ah yes... she's a very active swimmer. That's her again in the bottom one. It's exaggerated and I see it more now than when I was drawing. Even though it's cool to push it, I think it's overboard, too far beyond what is really there. I see the proportions are off in the legs as well; it's hard to pull back and go with what's really happening, not let things fly and react to what hits me! Anyone else have this problem? :-)

I also end up standing somewhat near the model, probably too close. That makes it hard to see as a whole.

Thanks for the reply! I'll be more mindful of the proportions and try to get comfortable with the model (we only have two who rotate). That should help...

[Phil_Osirus]

Only real problem I see it the second one, she has a huge head. Other than that it is very well done:)