development of an aspiring artist = Aug 10 =

[dashi]

finally got scanner so i can get this thing started...
kick it off with some older ones

GO TO PAGE 2 if you want

ref on poses
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch3.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch4.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch5.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch7.jpg

[dashi]

two other older ones:

[bengonzalez]

Can't see your files sorry but photobucket just gives me a file not found if I try to open it in a new window.

[dashi]

they should work now...

bulk of random stuff

ref on the first 3
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch20.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch21.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch19.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch18.jpg

[Dan.v.D.]

nice start! keep drawing and try to improve the accuracy like 0.5% with each drawing. u´ll be amazed how soon you will draw real awesome at least from reference.

[grisalisan]

You have som good stuff here! I like the girl in profile among your new sketches, It´s nice and clean! keep on drawing! :}
Thank´s for your reply in my sketchbook by the way:rendered:

[blog]

How old are you?

[dashi]

still got like 30 more pages of old stuff to scan and post...

Dan- thanks for the tips
grisalisan- thanks
blog- i'm turning 17 in august...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch27.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch24.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch23.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch25.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch26.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch32.jpg

from life
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch14.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch13.jpg

[hurricane]

hi and welcome !

things are looking good !

just keep on drawing and posting if that is what you want :)


cheers !

[spacemunky1117]

Turning 17 huh? Planning on going to art school? You seem to have a pretty decent foundation - pro instruction could mold that into some formidable skill.

[dashi]

hurricane- thanks i'll keep postin my "stuff"
spacemunky- yea it would be awesome to get into art school, i just started to get into my art...never really had classes or anything...once i finish my portfolio i'll post it...my sketchbook if filled with random stuff i usually don't look at again

any tips on portfolio by the way?

more and more "crap"

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch31.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/skulls.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch16.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch17.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch11.jpg

[bengonzalez]

man that's a lot of work to put up. there is a lot of nice work in here and I like the playful stuff. The rant / stream of thought drawings are very intricate.

keep on drawing I would like to see more.

How recent are these?

[MAD WILL]

Nice pcs, thanks to coment in my sketh, i'll say something:" just improve your realism"
:D Thanks

[ArtisticSchmidt]

I can see your linework and shading improve by the end of this thread ;) ! I think you have a heavy hand and overwork your stuff with darks. Try and be lighter and then add in darks. Good job so far!

[dashi]

bengonzalez- thanks, these are like a couple weeks to years
MAD WILL- i'll keep it in mind
ArtisticSchmidt- thanks for the tips

i've decided to just post recent stuff and get comments on those...plus i'm lazy
to scan everything..
so i just did these today...from now i'm making it a daily sketchbook...ref for pose on first
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch36.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch35.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch34.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch33.jpg

[Teigrob]

You're pretty far along for a 17 yr old - much further than I was! :) Keep up the studies - I really liked the skull studies. What's the portfolio for? Or I should say...which school, or program? That can alter significantly what should be in it...Look forward to seeing more! :cheerleader:

[dashi]

thanks Teigrob...i've looked at websites and been on tours and stuff
different art teachers are helping me find out what various schools would like
then putting me to work...
by the way i'm 16 still :)

[dashi]

still trying to get my scanner to actually work well...
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch37.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch38.jpg

[squirpy]

Looking good. My suggestion would be to slow down on softer shadows sometimes. It seems like you use fast, hatchy marks for all the shadows in some images and it's good to mix it up.

[SprayNation]

I can tell you are alot more comfortable and more trained at drawing from observation. Your skull drawings and some of your portraits are done very well; however, your figure drawings done without reference are flat and show difficulties with anatomy. I'm only guessing you didn't use reference, because problems are showing up where you usually don't have problems. I would spend more time working with anatomy. When you get that down I'm sure you'll be capable of making some pretty sweet art. Actually, I'm struggling to learn anatomy right now myself; check out my sketchbook and critique it. Just because I'm critiquing your work doesn't mean my work isn't at all flawless either. Anyway, you got potential, just make sure you apply what you know from observation and translate it over to your sketches w/out reference.

[dashi]

squirpy- thanks for the tips, sometimes i just like to experiment or just play around with my method of shading, i'll keep it in mind though

SprayNation- yea my ref is def stronger than my no ref...My no ref stuff is really ugly...yea i def got to work on anatomy, sometimes on those scribbles i like to play around with it, thanks for the encouragement

sketches during boring classes
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch29.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch30.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch28.jpg

[squirpy]

I really like the way you highlighted the knuckles and tendons on that top hand.

[tokidokizenzen]

Hi! I like the line work in your life sketches. I like you sketch of the guy with his hat over his head from the 23rd. Keep it up :)

[Cobi]

Hi dashi! Thought I'd take a look at your stuff.. You have some really nice things here. Your shading is crazy good.. Something I think I will always struggle with, but I'm still trying!

I really like that tiger. You are doing very well for 16 and I wish you all the luck with art school!!!

Happy early bday! :)

[SprayNation]

Oh man, you're only 16? Well then your right where you need to be. Since your in high school, do as much observational work as you can, but stay alert to your subjects. When I was in high school everybody sat at their post drilling out the same old flat, well-rendered pieces (rendering is not the ultimate discipline). There's a difference between drawing by what you see and what you understand. If you want to put yourself miles ahead of your peers do lots of studies from life (don't just sit and render). haha, that sounds really cheesey, but seriously it's true. Are you a senior, and have you been putting together a portfolio? If so, post it and we can give you some advice on what to include or work on.

[deez]

hey man came to check the thread
and to also see if CA is still functioning on this comp

[ArtisticSchmidt]

The shading on those skull sketches have to be my favorite! Nice cross-hatching, dude! :}

[dashi]

squirpy, tokidokizenzen, deez, ArtisticSchmidt - thanks alot :)
Cobi- shading will come! thanks for the comments
SprayNation- thanks for the tips, yea i'm going to be a senior, currently working on portfolio...stuff is at my art teachers studio thing so i can't take photos yet
yea i'll def post my shit though
cheers
all from head...
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch40.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch39.jpg
bored out of my mind
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch41.jpg

[dashi]

playin around with charcoal, did drawing of my mom....
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/ummacharcoal.jpg
this one is 21x24inch and will probably go into my portfolio...
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/owl.jpg

[Teigrob]

Oh my...that is a wonderful looking owl! Very nice portrait of your mom, too. Well done charcoals! imo, they are of the devil, but you look like you have no problemo...

[OleOlsen]

hey dashi....
very nice charocals i see....keep growing...;)

[dashi]

Teigrob- nah i definitely have problems! but i like how its easy to tone things with charcoal, thanks for the comments
OleOlsen- word to that...thanks!

not much time to sketch...because i'm working on portfolio...and i can't take photos of that stuff yet...wanted to see it with frame...all from head
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch43b.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch42b.jpg

[bumskee]

hey dashi,

I did a logo for a company called "club dashi" few years back.. that was fun. hehe

Back on topic, I am stumped, considering you are 16.. these are bloody good. Charcoal drawings are killers!! portrait of your mother is a nice piece of artwork. Well even if you weren't 16 these are damn good. SprayNation has been giving some good advices. Just copying stuff isn't all that helpful.. try and imply them to your creative drawings. Good going and set aside some time for careful, hardcore anatomy studies.. creative drawings are really good but without foundations you know it's not right and vice versa.

cheers,

Min

[OpenBook]

man you are good. love this one:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch13.jpg
at 16 you are ahead of the game my friend :wink:

[dashi]

bumskee- thanks for the tips, i've been looking at loomis online and tryin it out. I know what you mean about the foundations...I'll hit the studies!
Openbooks- cheers man...drawing of my bro

[Fellah.]

Huh - i was sure i had replied here. I meant to anyway. Hi dude, nice stuff - i like where you are going with the drawings from the 27th and today. Cool style to develop and nice chardesign. Keep it up man! 16... :rendered: nice!

[dashi]

Fellah.- thanks man, your book is definitely one of my favs here...

more random stuff...from head cept last one
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch46b.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch44c.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch45.jpg

cheers

[dashi]

before bed...
from head
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch47.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch48.jpg

[Petter]

I sense some good progressing here.
Good job.

keep on drawing, keep on posting! :)

[Flaskpost]

The last two pages are amazing! Good job.
You´re very good for your age dude, when did you start drawing?

Scan and post more! Now! :)

[dashi]

Petter- thanks man and will do

Flaskpost- cool glad you like em...i've been drawing for along time, but i never took it seriously until last year when i started looking into colleges...and i realized that i wanted to take my art to school and learn seriously.
thanks guys

dug up an old one
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/gfrine.jpg

[aesir]

The last few pics you've posted have been really nice. A great improvement over some of the earlier pics you posted.

Its great that you're getting serious about your art before you hit college. You'll have a leg up on most of the other students. My own experience has been that Im one of the only students who in my class who actually works on art outside of class. Just make sure not to get lazy and expect that you'll get better by just showing up to classes :)

[dashi]

aesir- haha thanks for the future advice...i'm just worried i won't be accepted if my portfolio isn't super duper strong....

before bed...from head
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch50.jpg
red is just sketches for painting
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch49.jpg

[bumskee]

Still can't believe you are 16!! these are really good and show great potential. Love the shading, I can see a naruto fan art there too. :) Keep drawing, and it's good to see you doing landscape thumbnails too, gets you moving with composition.

[McLean]

you're progressing pretty quickly there. looking forward to your development!

[dadu]

sup dashi

last ones are sick

really dig this one
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch47.jpg

[the_allejo05]

nice stuff..is really good that you decided to become serious..hard work pays ..check this site out...http://www.artrenewal.org/ for inspiration..look for some master drawings..they help you tons..keep it ..ah yes like somebody said..focus on drawing more..rendering..comes afterwards..

[Dizon]

nice stuff..is really good that you decided to become serious..hard work pays ..check this site out...http://www.artrenewal.org/ for inspiration..look for some master drawings..they help you tons..keep it ..ah yes like somebody said..focus on drawing more..rendering..comes afterwards..

also color :^^: you'll spend less time on painting when you further develop your drawing ability, and more on color.

[Shylone_Breath]

nice stuff ! :) keep update !

[Mr.Blonde]

Nice work. Keep it up and you will start to notice your own improvement... I will check back.

[dashi]

bumskee- thanks man! not 16 for long...turning 17 on aug 11...oh but why can't i be turning 18!? fuck! ass! Naruto yea...! first was for friend...second was cause i dig their style...

McLean - Cheers

dadu- thanks bro

the_allejo05- thanks for site and the advice man...those paintings are fucking insane...

patdzon- color! oh geez....

Shylone_Breath- thanks man...keep working hard man and don't let my work depress you man, your work is improving alot with each drawing...no problem about sending two same PMs i don't mind

Mr.Blonde- thanks man...dig your book by the way

this is 19x15in and its for my portfolio from life
crit too please!
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/skullstilllife1.jpg

for paintings...had limited color pencils though but i kind of like how they came out...
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch51.jpg

[dashi]

playing around with camera...always wanted to do some photography...but never got the chance

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/Picture015b.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/Picture007b.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/Picture004redone.jpg

[deez]

sup dash,
i just gotta say...thisone (http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/skullstilllife.jpg)
is fucking kick ass :teeth: :teeth: :teeth:

[bengonzalez]

The skull on fabric for your portfolio came out nicely good pencil control on the shading. I wonder if it's the photo or not but the skull needs to be lighter than the fabric. some strong highlighted areas like the ones on the fabric would be nice on it but the area of the highlight needs to be bigger that they are on the sheet. Try using a black sheet next time and make sure to look for any reflective lighting that the skull throws on to the cloth.

If all of the pieces are as nice as the skull one I don't see any problems with getting accepted to an art school.

Are you trying to get any scholarships?

[dashi]

deez- thanks man
bengonzalez- thanks for the crit...yea i noticed the skull wasn't as white as it should be but i couldn't figure out how to make it lighter without messing the values up. i went over it with white chalk which seemed to help a little bit. I'll try using black paper...i'm looking to do a painting of a similar set up.
i have no idea about scholarships yet...though they would be nice :^^:

[Flaskpost]

Yeah, really nice study of the skull and the cloth-thing. Would be nice with a better photo of it tho!

Sweet photo´s too! And you should play around more with color pencils. :)

[dashi]

Flaskpost- cheers man...will do
from head..
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch52.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch53.jpg

[flatliner]

wonderfull work, and your improvement is really something to behold. Keep it up man and your gonna fly high! not that you need me to tell you that 8)

[Petter]

I sense progress!!

skull studies are nice.
Nothing to crit really, you are doing great.

cheers

[bengonzalez]

Those last two are very fluid. I like the dynamics in them. Adding the colorpencils to the one is a nice touch. I'd like to see the girl finished and polished up a bit.

[Ni*]

I was sure i had posted a comment here, oh well, here i am now...

lots of nice sketchbook pages here, someone said about jumping in to render an incomplete drawing so i wont repeat that, all i'll say is you clearly enjoy filling the pages, just keep doing that, you should see any studies and practiced skills filtering into your imaginative work.

keep drawing

N

[warmaster]

dang, love the last one. Great imagination and improvement.

[dashi]

flatliner- its always good to hear that...thanks alot man!

Petter- cheers man

bengonzalez- thanks man, i'll try and go back to it

Ni*- thanks for the comments, i just can't seem to resist rendering

warmaster- thanks man

thanks for the replies...really appreciated...even though my response back are really short
all from head
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch55.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch54b.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch56.jpg

[Teigrob]

Looking good dude...two crits: The gal with the swinging arm - the arm looks too small for her head; and you should do some more practice with clothing wrinkles. Remember that cloth pulls at points of tension: knee, elbow, fat stomach...lol, you get the drift. Otherwise, your rendering keeps getting better and your humans are looking good!

[quesadeist]

You 've got some good stuff here! I'm particularly impressed with your charcoal work. What's interesting is the fact that I can see a definite improvement in your more recent posts. Keep it up!

[grisalisan]

Hi! it looks great! I can definitly see impovments here since I last dropped by. And I really like your running girl with feathers in your post from august 2´nd, it looks really dynamic! Keep on, you are doing great!

[dashi]

Teigrob- thanks for the tips, i usually just draw folds without thinking which is stupid of me...and she looks like she has a blown up head doesn't she :)

steinspinne- cheers glad you like it

grisalisan- thanks for the support

bored during class
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch57.jpg

[Dan1989]

I can tell your rending style is influenced by Wes9000 ;) Cool imaginative drawings! Your pretty good at rendering things, just keep at it.

[dashi]

Dan1989- yes wes is a big influence i just recently checked his stuff out and it was ingrained into my head (its fucking amazing by the way). But everyone on this site has influenced me or at least alot of people have...

not that much time for sketchs....
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/digthetights.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/sketch58.jpg

cheers

[dashi]

my new backround
don't even ask me why

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/rabbitintights.jpg

[libbery]

hi dashi
i think its awesome that you're 16 and that your at the level your at
the rabbit is cute...in a weird sort of way :P

[Lake]

badass... especially the guy with the tall hair and the high collar jacket.

[Blahm]

looking good so far. Keep up the good work.

[dashi]

libbery, panda, Blahm- thanks guys

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/thefly.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/random1.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/random2.jpg
this one is going to be a painting if you can believe that...
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/circusfreak.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/daqu5000/thecrew.jpg

[dadu]

dashi! where are the posts?

edit - i forgot, happy 17th birthday you fruit

[Azrael]

Right on. Monkeys rule. you should finish that one.

[Advocate of Fate]

awesome work, love your style. My favorite part is how you black out the neagitve space around the characters. cool to see someone my age coming along this well.

keep it up man, hope to see some more soon

[Listing]

Great work. Keep at it.