what's ur drawing method and how to get the proportions correct :)

[agrmrs]

hi friends ....mainly i've noticed that there are few drawing methods

1) box system and later get in to complex shapes
2) normal line drawing

i'm using box system ..... for me the most difficult things is to get the proportions correct ...... is there any good hint to get the proportions correct ....let's say u r to draw a head using a reference.....

i tried to draw the below head 5 or 6 times .... some areas seem to be correct but most of them are out of proportions :( if some one can show how he starts it ...that will be useful ...i mean i'm not going to copy that but like to see how they achieve it ...just to learn it

http://i48.tinypic.com/333zehf.jpg


thanx :)

[Kamber Parrk]

Just what are you calling a "box system?"

[Kancent]

I'm guessing the box-sytem mentioned refers to making out the overall figure via geometrical shapes, then adding the intricacies afterward. Although you have to have a better grasp on anatomy to use this method effectively (like knowing where to place the nose after drawing out the circle for the head)

To do a portrait (creating an almost exact replica of the photo) would be to go about graphing the photo from top to bottom with rows of boxes, then looking to see which boxed area contains the nose, which area contains the left eye, etc. Then drawing it in it on your own graphed paper

[George Abraham]

Post your attempt, I think it wil be easier to help if we can see what you did.

[agrmrs]

Just what are you calling a "box system?"
geometrical shapes :)

I'm guessing the box-sytem mentioned refers to making out the overall figure via geometrical shapes, then adding the intricacies afterward. Although you have to have a better grasp on anatomy to use this method effectively (like knowing where to place the nose after drawing out the circle for the head)

To do a portrait (creating an almost exact replica of the photo) would be to go about graphing the photo from top to bottom with rows of boxes, then looking to see which boxed area contains the nose, which area contains the left eye, etc. Then drawing it in it on your own graphed paper

ohh thanx mate i'll give it a try again using ur idea :)

Post your attempt, I think it wil be easier to help if we can see what you did.

i did few times but didn't save them on pc ..... will save it and show u the next try ..thanx :)
mmm but will show a one done recently to get an idea about my noob drawing skills :P
below is one i done recently ( just an idea came to my mind and also needed to focus on 3 point perspective )..... also i saved few steps

http://i48.tinypic.com/29e7w1.jpg

thanx

[egerie]

Plumb line, head unit taken with outstretched arm and pencil.

[LORD M]

When drawing from mind I use the cranium-cube system. When from life I use outstretched arm and pencil.

[Elwell]

if some one can show how he starts it ...that will be useful ...i mean i'm not going to copy that but like to see how they achieve it ...just to learn it



OK

924806

[agrmrs]

Plumb line, head unit taken with outstretched arm and pencil.
ohh i see yeah i've seen some r doing that .....gota try that method too ...thanx

When drawing from mind I use the cranium-cube system. When from life I use outstretched arm and pencil.

yeah mate gonna try that in real life :)
OK

924806
wow thanx u've blocked it very simply ....i think i've worried about details at the beginning ....thanx mate ......will show my progress soon :) did u draw in traditionally or digitally ? thanx