Sketchbook: First Colors !! | October 11th

[Recursive_End]

Ok, i finally decided to make my sketchbook.
I cant guarantee a daily update, so most of them we'll occure on weekends.

New stuff at bottom,scroll down :O

[Gnome^]

cool beans- nice forms. As far as the shading issue, hard to tell as the digital pix are a bit flat and need a bit of contrast. Setting up an area to shoot artwork depends on local light. Extra lighting can be used you just have to mess around with what works without glare.

One issue with scanning, photocopying, and digital photos is that graphite reflects back and gives some fuzzy.

Nice work-

[~Lover~]

Heya Recursive_End, i'm glad you decided to start a Sketchbook. The drawings you've shown so far are good studies of life forms. Yeah as Gnome said, the pics are a bit fuzzy so try to get that sorted out. But so far so good. Just keep going and you'll do fine :)
~Lover~

[Lazy]

Nice start
I like your anatomy and the one with the flexing muscles, nice shading but you should try to get hold of a scanner :)
btw, why do you include your pen in the snapshots? :P

[Recursive_End]

thanks :)
Im planning on getting a scanner for chrismas :/
Lazy: well it's a focus helper for the camera. But i take pics too close to the paper so it's often blurry
Here's an old ingres study
http://pix.nofrag.com/ff/dc/8b0750892760b1229843bbf04fd8.jpg

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Removed, loading is too long :S

[Recursive_End]

Ok, here's some new stuff. I decided to restart everything from zero, cause i realised my lack in anatomy :S
anyway here it is (sorry for the bad quality, i'll have my own scanner in a few months)
Still not done with this one, was inspired by Daniel Long's scene "Iniquity insert 1", have to put something on the top left corner, but i dont know what...
http://pix.nofrag.com/76/34/8890e4ee3ed02fa83efec17cdde5.jpg

http://pix.nofrag.com/91/62/0e1dc203f447cb54e75424850255.jpg
and here are some studies
http://pix.nofrag.com/6c/42/f33121c151e77a9fc78847b41431.jpg
http://pix.nofrag.com/2b/fb/27b5a673657b7f96db1d4648f274.jpg
http://pix.nofrag.com/f2/1c/6194eb95412f43e611d38ef331ae.jpg
http://pix.nofrag.com/8c/a8/09330069594d3e39659b961ee86f.jpg
http://pix.nofrag.com/d2/f2/74978d0374519f9cd39b8d735489.jpg
http://pix.nofrag.com/19/a5/9befaccfcc548eb69cfbbc662a58.jpg

C&C needed :)

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Here's a scene i did today, tell me what you think :)
http://pix.nofrag.com/6a/dc/3ee49dd15f753fd6ef16d7a5f43f.jpg

[Molly]

my main crit would be that I find the presence of the mechanical pencil in your scans/photographs a lil distracting....

Crits on your work? for me its too early to say. Just draw more; especially from life with regards to the human form. Much of what you must do you probably already know....draw more from life, of families, friends, experiment more with composition, color etc...keep-at-it!

Mx

[Recursive_End]

Ok, guess i'll have to sacrifice a few (useless) classes :p
(i spend my whole day in my high school :s)

[jtimms]

Nice work... perfect to begin, of course is still early to judge everything, but there is some anatomycal problems to be solve, specially on the hands and faces, just a few recommendations, go out and draw in a coffee place or park, use different kind of pencil hardeness to get a variable range of tones, and keep practicing anatomy, but overall don´t stop drawing!!! is the only way to get better, by the way I really like the drawing in your avatar... Keep going don´t stop...

[Recursive_End]

here's one i did 2 days ago.
About the still life drawings, i'll do it during vacation so i can fully concentrate on it, and dont have to think about my classes. Anyway thanks for the help :)
Ok here it is.
http://pix.nofrag.com/02/56/bd0ff9e5e2e877e1ca28d06d035a.jpg

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http://pix.nofrag.com/5d/de/06e66e734c3692a00a1fe165af3e.jpg
http://pix.nofrag.com/4e/9a/365d2a5a945c8568201d3e29dee5.jpg
http://pix.nofrag.com/8d/8e/81b7b42041dd27e1cc48b4a577d4.jpg
http://pix.nofrag.com/91/12/5f694b28e99a0eabd7cc5fe0af10.jpg
http://pix.nofrag.com/86/b7/508a3fcda42e650cf14505fe44d9.jpg
http://pix.nofrag.com/25/38/35eefdb186625bd2212fcbfa7071.jpg

And i just started a bit some still life, and drew a few times some classmates, and its really awsome, never captured the forms and the shadows like that. I'll post them asap.
Thanks again, for your help molly and jtimms :)

[ApolloNuevo]

great improvement here, mate. keep em coming and imo you should resize some of these down so they fit on smaller monitors.

-apollo

[Recursive_End]

Thanks for the advice :)
here a new one
http://pix.nofrag.com/f4/2e/153f08efd141aa7129e9a10cd95b.jpg

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Here's one im actually working on. I already fixed the big head, and the big shoulder.
http://pix.nofrag.com/42/c1/5b927fff0d64e22bb08bf11f5b5b.jpg
http://pix.nofrag.com/7a/71/2bb75e901d6440724f28315f01c2.jpg

Let me know if there's anything wrong.

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http://pix.nofrag.com/0a/96/0422637f89517589fe637303a61d.jpg
http://pix.nofrag.com/b8/10/fff9d0f67c674c5d33ee0acf5d1d.jpg
http://pix.nofrag.com/1c/b4/d76efc872f6147392bf74112899b.jpg

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I have a few family problems :S, i cant really concentrate on anything at the moment, but normally after the parties, i should have more time to draw.
Im actually planning on going at a fast food and draw people. i hope its gonna help my anatomy problems
Here it is
My dad
http://pix.nofrag.com/81/64/96f5696ba53cf95d3aac3272d309t.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/81/64/96f5696ba53cf95d3aac3272d309.html)
Dunno :O
http://pix.nofrag.com/fe/b7/941c0efc30367aea5fc9aa9c64aet.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/fe/b7/941c0efc30367aea5fc9aa9c64ae.html)
After stealing my brother's mask ^^:
http://pix.nofrag.com/b8/8f/b2231bd6feca58da662b68d5e079t.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/b8/8f/b2231bd6feca58da662b68d5e079.html)
Inspired by a doom 3 image:
http://pix.nofrag.com/ac/9b/0e4f97e62ce41f313c8c2500b7d1t.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/ac/9b/0e4f97e62ce41f313c8c2500b7d1.html)
still dunno:
http://pix.nofrag.com/54/79/4ce84178d7f9260e15c2d8a573bbt.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/54/79/4ce84178d7f9260e15c2d8a573bb.html)
Court:
http://pix.nofrag.com/ff/bb/b16737f5c4147dd0909d47c02e06t.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/ff/bb/b16737f5c4147dd0909d47c02e06.html)

And my last one :
http://pix.nofrag.com/02/29/8abd4750a29569a6cae1682e45c0t.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/02/29/8abd4750a29569a6cae1682e45c0.html)
Detail:
http://pix.nofrag.com/44/7a/203558b9ba11a94669a6139e2bd4t.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/44/7a/203558b9ba11a94669a6139e2bd4.html)
And just a question, is this a good scanner ?
http://materiel.net/buffer/5220.jpg
Hewlett Packard Scanjet 4600

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Some new stuff :
http://pix.nofrag.com/2b/26/cc270bb4eda9058df27980c04f7dt.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/2b/26/cc270bb4eda9058df27980c04f7d.html)
This one is not done yet:
http://pix.nofrag.com/7e/61/fac7d3df1154003289384f7e0c05t.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/7e/61/fac7d3df1154003289384f7e0c05.html)

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http://pix.nofrag.com/76/66/4d47961063f9795269208ace3a6et2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/76/66/4d47961063f9795269208ace3a6e.html)
This one is not done, and has a weird butt :S
http://pix.nofrag.com/1c/8b/a78ef80ce84b5b45b5402165f207t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/1c/8b/a78ef80ce84b5b45b5402165f207.html)

[guggemmaneuver]

http://pix.nofrag.com/4e/9a/365d2a5a945c8568201d3e29dee5.jpg - i like where this one is going compositionally, but feel like there needs to be a little something to dominate the bottomish foreground area. just a thought. other than that, i think that http://pix.nofrag.com/1c/8b/a78ef80ce84b5b45b5402165f207.jpg definitely could use some detail on the hands, maybe some stronger values under the butt cheeky cheeky cheeks.

here's hoping you had a merry scanner-receiving christmas :)
joel

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Finish Daril Hannah, dunno if her lower back is better though :
http://pix.nofrag.com/85/a3/23efbfa7508bad66c07ded08ca06.jpg
And here's a portrait of Gogo Ubari, even if it doesnt looks like her:
http://pix.nofrag.com/db/e8/041ababbf478ecb892494e0a5e24t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/db/e8/041ababbf478ecb892494e0a5e24.html)
About the scanner, i'll have it today, my mom didnt want me to have one, but gave me more than enough money to get one...she's so weird
And for the first one you refered, i cant do much about it, i gave it to a girl :S
Thanks for the help :)

[Recursive_End]

click on the two first ones for a bigger size
http://pix.nofrag.com/ca/51/76563339f7b404bc87e5b9d67116t.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/ca/51/76563339f7b404bc87e5b9d67116.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/80/1f/da7ed3f170cf32027d4da8820ad3t.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/80/1f/da7ed3f170cf32027d4da8820ad3.html)
this one is from my history book :P
http://pix.nofrag.com/f8/72/134d0b2ada3b309f8a8a937a854b.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/f8/72/134d0b2ada3b309f8a8a937a854b.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/d7/8b/67f35ed2c7d6f28304941e21fa66.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/d7/8b/67f35ed2c7d6f28304941e21fa66.html)
And a wip of my Chow entry, far from being done :/
http://pix.nofrag.com/25/e7/96b68eccfbb21ec03ffc423b0e49.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/25/e7/96b68eccfbb21ec03ffc423b0e49.html)

[Kicek]

looking through your thread from beginning to end, i can already see a huge improvement. still you could work on your faces, i suggest do some sp´s, that´ll help u a lot. keep up the good work.

chris

[Recursive_End]

Thanks for the advice :)
I started one last night, its kinda hard but i'll keep practicing
Here's a scene i did today, some mouths and faces and the sp
http://pix.nofrag.com/83/ca/efba4446e31040763ff59512b7c1t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/83/ca/efba4446e31040763ff59512b7c1.html)
Got inspired by Wes's faces:
http://pix.nofrag.com/fe/84/aa96a2fe900bb47f5680ccb010dat2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/fe/84/aa96a2fe900bb47f5680ccb010da.html)
On the sp, i can already see were i can use some shade to give more form, i'll do another one ( and i have DARK hair :s )
http://pix.nofrag.com/8d/91/969ffba4410c2b6deb64f0de1b0ct2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/8d/91/969ffba4410c2b6deb64f0de1b0c.html)

Everything done listening to korn's last album, which is great ^^

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here's some new stuff.
http://pix.nofrag.com/35/33/45917fa571d091d9a8395d197795t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/35/33/45917fa571d091d9a8395d197795.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/e9/e3/13c0ebe9ca0ffe42c3b06f23e2f3t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/e9/e3/13c0ebe9ca0ffe42c3b06f23e2f3.html)

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http://pix.nofrag.com/76/08/1766af64e3cedb2109c66657b069.jpg

[gmags]

You have a good grasp of anatomy there. Nice shading techniques. I would like to see some enviros in color.

[timpaatkins]

THis is some good stuff man, thank god you got yourself a scanner! You alreday seem to have a good understanding of form, shading and anatomy, so I tell you what Id like to see from you now, COLOR! Hehe, get yourself som watercolors and go nuts!

Cheers Tim

[Recursive_End]

some quick sketchs, dunno if ill go further, im still doing more of em, testing my imagination
hehe thanks for the comments :)
About the colors, first im kinda broke these days, and second im trying to concentrate as much as possible with my pencil. Not that i dont want to color them, i'd appreciate to give more depth to those drawings, buti prefer wait till i live at my dads ( next june or july). Till then, imjust working with my pencil.
Thanks again for the suggestion :)
http://pix.nofrag.com/4d/87/4116eb9ebe9badc285e04fd4ef01t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/4d/87/4116eb9ebe9badc285e04fd4ef01.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/fb/be/2a36c2ceb299eb5051e734f96811t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/fb/be/2a36c2ceb299eb5051e734f96811.html)
(clic for a higher res)

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I've been "hired" to do some concepts for the mod requiem, for quake 4.
Here are some designs :)
an NPC's:
http://pix.nofrag.com/2a/7e/223f5edf10c2e7ea50066308e581t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/2a/7e/223f5edf10c2e7ea50066308e581.html)
And here's the main character: Malachi:
http://pix.nofrag.com/26/ed/2f2f5602518cd818e8d23ccb2ef5t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/26/ed/2f2f5602518cd818e8d23ccb2ef5.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/3d/21/4ee4fedd1f41f0ad5d82372bea44t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/3d/21/4ee4fedd1f41f0ad5d82372bea44.html)
Still working on some other designs, he's the main character, so he better be good :P

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another one (still the hero)
http://pix.nofrag.com/4f/14/9c912cb4c2708176a9ab371d2992t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/4f/14/9c912cb4c2708176a9ab371d2992.html)

[cgfuller64]

Nice work man!

[Recursive_End]

THanks for the comment cgfuller64 :)
Here are some studies, thought i could re work on my lacks.
http://pix.nofrag.com/79/83/9dbad921f7286986bd18cc24f276.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/79/83/9dbad921f7286986bd18cc24f276.html)

More to come :)

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http://pix.nofrag.com/5f/cc/b1b0bd48510e952d32fad6f9c88c.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/5f/cc/b1b0bd48510e952d32fad6f9c88c.html)

[Ghostey]

Lovely stuff indeed ! I cant wait to see more from you.:^^:

[Cup of Joe]

Great stuff Recursive_End! You have a great style, and your recent sudies are fantastic. The only thing I've noticed is that in this (http://pix.nofrag.com/4f/14/9c912cb4c2708176a9ab371d2992t2.jpg) one, his right (your left) arm is shorter than the other. Also, what scanner did you get? I'm in the market too, so I'm looking for a good one.

[Recursive_End]

Ghostey: thanks :)
Cup of Joe:Thanks :) About the arm, yep, i didnt really taken care about it. it was a quick one (~15 min) but thanks anyway, i'll be more carefull next time.
About the scanner, i took an HP PSC 1510. its a multi-purpose one. But it cant take bigger than a4 :/, and its a bit slow.
OK, here are some studies :) (Click for bigger size)
http://pix.nofrag.com/10/57/89c201a735c82c9884ef12ea3bb1t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/10/57/89c201a735c82c9884ef12ea3bb1.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/5b/af/ab2580a9fb33efdbd83cfbccc187t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/5b/af/ab2580a9fb33efdbd83cfbccc187.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/18/c9/124079e951d520cf64d7c0bb0c1bt2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/18/c9/124079e951d520cf64d7c0bb0c1b.html)
And those were done faster
http://pix.nofrag.com/27/8c/55de12dd626d6e00f21fef89a194t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/27/8c/55de12dd626d6e00f21fef89a194.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/ca/89/88ba89f971167ad0d146dc70eda7t.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/ca/89/88ba89f971167ad0d146dc70eda7.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/99/e4/f5267e22a4b404bb655bc1d7ba4et2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/99/e4/f5267e22a4b404bb655bc1d7ba4e.html)

Oops forgot this one
http://pix.nofrag.com/16/b8/a2d0207776d2730e1ae38799593at2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/16/b8/a2d0207776d2730e1ae38799593a.html)
Light soldier, still for the same mod

[gibsini]

some nice work on this thread i will definately be back, keep postin

[Recursive_End]

Thanks for droping by Gibsini :)
Okay, tiny update i know. But all thiose concepts are filling my head :s
http://pix.nofrag.com/5b/69/5e0ad4114041b4f0a61b4291d288t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/5b/69/5e0ad4114041b4f0a61b4291d288.html)
I'll do more studies.

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more to come
http://pix.nofrag.com/b4/ed/813031987eb3b69360b3b7ad0d15.jpg

[llothcat]

welcome to the sketch group:D

[Kronos]

welcome to the sketch group:D

dito, i impressed by your stuff so far, i'll give a nice long crit some day soon....

[Maruchan]

I really like this. Very cool studies, and awsome variety of subjects. The way you shade and show value is really great, keep posting!

[Recursive_End]

THanks guys :D
Here are morning studies, pretty quick 20 to 30 minutes each:
http://pix.nofrag.com/d1/52/c41e5f1c59ddf4002aa2d4761c4bt2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/d1/52/c41e5f1c59ddf4002aa2d4761c4b.html)

[thirdeye]

Nice anatomy studies and the mod designs look very cool too.

[evildisco]

Really nice stuff, Recursive, there's a leap forward from the beginning till now. I really like your shading and the anatomy studies are really pleasing.

Keep it up.

[OBX]

Wow nice stuff. its neat seeing the increase in skill from the beginning of ur thread. U got great potential and nice figures. keep it up.

[ThomasK]

Wow nice images ! Your sketches are all really cool and your figures look very nice ! I like your pencil work, I think you painted the most realistic eyes I have seen so far - with pencil ;) Keep it up!

[BrentM]

You have some fantastic work in here. I really love those kill bill drawings. Your studes are getting progressively better and you can tell they are paying off. Dont stop, keep it up, and have fun. Very inspiring.

[SillyLing]

/Did I forget to put you in our sig. >_<; Epps! SORRY./

I think 5 hours of sleep is affecting my brain.

=) Nice studies.I can see improvment! yay! :D

[dfacto]

Very cool stuff recursive! Honestly I'm not too sure I can really crit anything. You're shading is great, you've got a good grasp on anatomy, and you're obviously taking the time to learn it, so... Keep up the good work! :D

[Recursive_End]

Finnaly an update. I should update more often and stop getting online ^^
Ok here are some studies, im trying to work as fast as possible, so i can hammer the good proportions and forms in my head ; (photo ref):
http://pix.nofrag.com/a9/15/e5dd4cf22f973baac8da08b337aat2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/a9/15/e5dd4cf22f973baac8da08b337aa.html)
and some hands (mine :))
http://pix.nofrag.com/83/68/bb54344df6370efbd449a2452cc5t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/83/68/bb54344df6370efbd449a2452cc5.html)
hands with some other studies :
http://pix.nofrag.com/55/3b/28e32614c4a0dadd21373550d858t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/55/3b/28e32614c4a0dadd21373550d858.html)

Some concepts for the mod:
this one is...i can't look at it anymore, i spent like 2 hours turning around it, not knowing what i should do,..anyway its a concept for the heavy:
http://pix.nofrag.com/ba/12/f073db84a34c7bb423236d3ef91at2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/ba/12/f073db84a34c7bb423236d3ef91a.html)
This one is the medium soldier, i think i can add something at the abdominal area:
http://pix.nofrag.com/3a/f0/995d03cdfefc2b14afc4d3101727t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/3a/f0/995d03cdfefc2b14afc4d3101727.html)

And some personnal ugly doodles :
http://pix.nofrag.com/6a/5c/a7be1e7284609589d5ef821df3eat2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/6a/5c/a7be1e7284609589d5ef821df3ea.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/71/ee/0dbd2f72dfbead05cf2deab0a9b4t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/71/ee/0dbd2f72dfbead05cf2deab0a9b4.html)

Thirdeye: THanks alot :D
Evildisco: Thanks man ;)
OBX: Thanks, i'll do my best :)
THomasK: thank you! You're the first persone that tells me that :D
BrentM: Thanks, i really appreciated doing them, i'll do a few more ones. ;)
SillyLing: THank you ;) ; Haha, its ok!
Dfacto: Thanks :) i'll keep on working hard.

[tullie]

Welcome to ssg 10, thanks for your comment in my sb. I keep thinking that Im progressing slowly as well, so I think your right. Maybe it's a sign or something, hah :).

[dfacto]

HAHA! Now you are MINE!


http://pix.nofrag.com/3a/f0/995d03cdfefc2b14afc4d3101727t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/3a/f0/995d03cdfefc2b14afc4d3101727.html)


You just committed the cardinal sin of not paying attention to the termination of your lines; something which I pay a lot of attention to for some reason.

Well, ok, it isn't that serious, but here's something to keep in mind. When drawing the edges of armor, belts, cloth, or basically anything that wraps around, make sure that the lines terminate so that they show the volume of the shape that is wrapping around.

In a number of places on that pic you have lines that simply end, giving all of the armor pieces a flat look. Pay attention to the edge detail and how the lines wrap around and you will subtly improve your work.

Also, on the bottommost shoulder pad, the line denoting the bulge in the armor wraps all the way to the end. Try not to do this, as it doesn't look as good as a line that simply fades out towards the edge. In the middle, you only have a line to denote the curvature of the object, but at the ends, you can let the silhouette show what the metal is doing. No need for a line there.

Nice new pics btw.

[Recursive_End]

:D thanks alot for the help.
I'll fixe it and be more than carefull next time ;)
Tullie: You're welcome! :)

[Recursive_End]

Having fun with my pencil.
http://pix.nofrag.com/28/5d/3eae12b509642d31d00661c260af.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/28/5d/3eae12b509642d31d00661c260af.html)
(click for a bigger size):
http://pix.nofrag.com/27/b4/c82b6c727ba9f40a6de5d986e895t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/27/b4/c82b6c727ba9f40a6de5d986e895.html)

[Jason C-M]

Wow, watch those skills grow!

I love these last couple. I wonder if your pencil is holding you back, though. While you certainly want to keep that pencil flying on all your fabulous studies, for your more personal pieces, I think a new medium more in tune with your value-orientation might really open doors for you. Even if you're only interested working in grayscale, you might want to pick up tubes of black,white, and gray gouache. Or a black watercolor. Or conte' crayon. Or whatever!
Don't stop those studies, though. Those are obviously doing their job.

[Alday.J]

Hi !
Certaines de tes études sont pas mal, j'aime bien la manière dont tu joues avec les ombres. Essaie maintenant de forcer un peu plus le truc, plus de contraste. Sinon, tes valeurs risques de tomber un peu plus "à plat" et ton dessin sera un peu trop "plat". Mes deux centimes ! ;)
Keep posting, Mosquito-Hunter !!!
J.

[timpaatkins]

Man, I just rechecked you SB, its some great stuff, I really enjoy your shading and I like that you mix it up with some graphic design, It works very well together. I agree withJulien about pushing the contrasts, I think that would really make some stuff pop, but maybe you are going for the mono type stuff? I mean you obviously have the skill to push it all the way, so I figured you chose not to. And again, get your hands on some color, even if its just a colored pencil, dirt cheap. I think youll enjoy it!
Tim

[Recursive_End]

Jason C-M:Thanks :) im actually thinking that i should get a black crayon, but im not sure i want to give up my pencil yet. I guess i'll wait till i really need it. :)

Julien: Merci! A propos du contraste j'y travaille, c'est un des trucs qui me demoralise le plus, a chaque dessin j'ai cette impression de plat, c'est assez déroutant vu la patience que je prends pour qu'il ne le soient pas.
Mais bon, merci pour le conseil ;)

Timpaatkins: Thank you :) Well, im actually working on the contrast stuff, its sometimes getting on my nerves. About the colors, well, i'll try to get some color pencils, but...i dont know, i think i fell in love with my pencil :P
But if you want to know to whole story about my pencil look here (http://conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=52913) . Since that, pencil became the only tool for my art.

OK, here are some doodles, before getting back to studies:
http://pix.nofrag.com/27/f8/33a61bcb780e99261cbcfc000585t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/27/f8/33a61bcb780e99261cbcfc000585.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/04/93/f562d8ea5a4987987dd367f977e8t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/04/93/f562d8ea5a4987987dd367f977e8.html)

Hoho page 2 :D

[evildisco]

Finally out of the darkness, those look really good Recursive. I don't have anything of a crit nature to add. Keep up the good work.

[Recursive_End]

Thanks :)
Here are some doodles
http://pix.nofrag.com/41/86/53b3c82f2df674fcee010d3cde22.jpg
Weird hands :o
http://pix.nofrag.com/ac/49/b430bbbb36389b02aa79e98ce2d8.jpg
It's not done, but it didnt turned at all like i wanted :S :
http://pix.nofrag.com/13/02/fa1925584bd0aa1046db494f7f24.jpg

[Kronos]

i like your studies, and you can see their influence in your drawings from your mind(thats gotta be nice to see!). the sketch in post #61 is really cool, i like the slight stylization of the arm, with the thick wrist makes him look like a tank and the head makes him look almost surreal which is a good contrast from your generic muscly guy.

the clouds in #63 are really interesting, but the rest of the drawing seem somewhat limited in comparison to some of your earlier stuff, i think you just didn't spend as long on them as some others. in the last drawing the guys face is kinda out of proportion, the nose is tiny and the mouth is really high up and the ear is too far back, you got a good feeling of nylon stockings on the woman's legs though.....

keep posting, looking good

Edit: http://pix.nofrag.com/28/5d/3eae12b509642d31d00661c260af.jpg
i like this one, cool lighting, solid anatomy (not sure about all those muscles in the shoulder, but very cool)

[dfacto]

Nice hand studies Recursive, but on the biggest hand, you didn't draw in the folds between the finger segments. Try to put those in when drawing fingers, as they instantly add volume by suggesting the contours of the joints.

[Recursive_End]

Kronos: Thanks for having a look on my stuff :) About the first in 63, well actually i did spent much more time on it compared to the other ones. THe thing is that it didnt inspired me at all. Maybe the clouds kinda interested me, but i couldnt get what i want. Just thought of finishing it :/
And it was also the same for the next one. Except this one i liked rendering the nylon.
That often happens to me, i get that image, but right in the middle of drawing it, i suddenly get bored. Its one of the reasons why i dont bother with the anatomy :/
About the deltoid of the last guy you mentionned, yeah, i got a bit lost with it. I should study more that muscle.
Thanks again :)

Dfacto: Yeah, i often forget then and think that the shading would "hide" them and compensate with the volume. I guess i was wrong ^^

Ok, Studies :) (photo refed, and mine :P):
http://pix.nofrag.com/2d/b1/920c6de8e7674424fb91867a9f1dt2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/2d/b1/920c6de8e7674424fb91867a9f1d.html)
Caution, on the right, its a women -_-
http://pix.nofrag.com/11/98/f32752eb6cd46a3c03e3d1374a76t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/11/98/f32752eb6cd46a3c03e3d1374a76.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/60/12/bce855db6c0c116851f06bb9ce6ft.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/60/12/bce855db6c0c116851f06bb9ce6f.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/96/65/3cc8fe9feb629fdbd0fc3c88390et.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/96/65/3cc8fe9feb629fdbd0fc3c88390e.html)

[tullie]

Someone else said that they really liked your shading, I do too! Your anatomy studies look great, very perseptive. I love the female side profile you did in post#23.
Pay attention to those chins though, I have noticed that you sometimes draw them a bit small, for instance the female face in post #41, though that might just be my opinion on that one.

[Recursive_End]

Tullie: thanks alot :)
About the chin, yeah i often exagerate the shading of the mouth, which makes the chins smaller. I really have to restart studying on faces. Even though i have to finish all those concepts first.
:/ this week's gonna be loaded of stuff to do: concepts, studies, and homework.
Anyway, here's a front view of the hero. (Tiny update :( )
(click for bigger version)
http://pix.nofrag.com/86/4f/597f64c7e5d6ec1acfddc51eb88ct2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/86/4f/597f64c7e5d6ec1acfddc51eb88c.html)

[Recursive_End]

Small update!
Going back to the basic anatomy studies. (click for bigger version)
http://pix.nofrag.com/d0/51/8bd68b776ec982503e33243c92bbt2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/d0/51/8bd68b776ec982503e33243c92bb.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/fe/c9/9148f401843b49b5d3870da797bbt2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/fe/c9/9148f401843b49b5d3870da797bb.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/ec/96/7deb64fcf0a08543135b3b7dabe9t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/ec/96/7deb64fcf0a08543135b3b7dabe9.html)
More to come.

[silentkitty]

Those anatomy studies in your last post look great, I can definitely see you improving over your first posts. : ) Keep it up!

[Recursive_End]

THanks :)
tiny update :
http://pix.nofrag.com/ed/7d/22a30ebb551e43696d6c1c672bb3.jpg
http://pix.nofrag.com/13/aa/9070213f19de7657a1d1466d2ef2.jpg
http://pix.nofrag.com/93/c2/03919a9843d7441763c2e0405dce.jpg

[Kronos]

oooooooh, perspective O_o

very nice, very accurate, well done! the top ones not so good.....er, maybe its not soo bad actually, as a pure perspective study, good to see you blocked in the whole couch..... yeah the top ones good too....

as for the huge page of skeletal posture and proportions studies, WELL DONE! i hope those turned out to be useful, it looks like a lot of knowledge to assimilate, (really try using these structures to start off your drawings for a while, don't just copy them as studies once and throw the knowledge away(you know what i mean?, people sometimes just copy things as studies and never really think to use them.....))

anywayz, sorry if this is weird, haven't really slept for 22 hours.... i'll try post a little more often in your SB soon, you've been paying pretty good attention to mine :)

keep up the good work

[evildisco]

Incredible improvement Recursive, you seem to be learning from studies at a
huge rate. You know, you are not exempt either at applying yourself for a finished piece. :D

[Recursive_End]

Here's a concept for a massively evil and dangerous demon in the mod :P
The arm is at the same scale as the body, so he can have a really heavy and violent look:
http://pix.nofrag.com/4c/8b/6f8af031927222354639b7417995.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/4c/8b/6f8af031927222354639b7417995.html)
yup its a tiny update, but im waiting for my two sketchbooks, ordered at bookfactory.com (http://www.bookfactory.com/blank_books/blank_books.html#) ... dunno if they're good, but i guess its better than nothing

Kronos: Thanks, actually i didnt drew the vanishing point at all, i did all by the eye. I'll practice more, so i can more easely get the vp.
About those pages of anatomy, they did help me, even though i often have to do some of 'em. But i can more easely get the pose i want.
Yeah i often see a few "artists" study anatomy and just forget what they just did :D .
Evildisco: Thank you, and yeah i know i should do at least one per week, but i dont really think being ready to do one :S , but i'll try my best :)

[Recursive_End]

Here's a new one: http://pix.nofrag.com/f7/fe/d50451c1823965c9819f69a4989a.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/f7/fe/d50451c1823965c9819f69a4989a.html)

[Alexandr Pascenko]

you make the real studies! the sketches from loomis looks great , the last one i like most because of its shading and design.

[Kronos]

hey man, that las tone is really good, like ^ says, the design is very nice.

really interesting facial features, but i'd like to see more indication of 3D form on the horns, i know you stylized them, but it doesn't work too well with so much detailed shading on the rest of his face

keep em' coming! me likes, me likes a lot!

[Recursive_End]

Goblinshark: Thanks :)
Kronos:Thank you! Yeah it looks a bit to flat :S i'll fix right away.
Ok, a very week update. I dont really want to draw to much, knowing that i would leave those drawings lost somewhere in my room. Im still waiting for my sketchbooks :S
Anyway, next update, those will be finalised.
http://pix.nofrag.com/03/31/85a911617d7d024cccae25f0d80bt2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/03/31/85a911617d7d024cccae25f0d80b.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/03/0f/53880a58c670a6d76730ee97cfbbt2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/03/0f/53880a58c670a6d76730ee97cfbb.html)
and bot legs \o/ ... still thinking about the upper part :/
http://pix.nofrag.com/f1/57/93607478812ae792885330b82ff9t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/f1/57/93607478812ae792885330b82ff9.html)
As always, click for bigger size

[Recursive_End]

Gonna change the head, it looks tiny :sS
http://pix.nofrag.com/8e/33/92dc8a530bfd292265c11d2afa58t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/8e/33/92dc8a530bfd292265c11d2afa58.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/79/ac/cdcd56e8deee2e80b6b3d8f7200at2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/79/ac/cdcd56e8deee2e80b6b3d8f7200a.html)
Hope its better:
http://pix.nofrag.com/bf/66/9ab8db94e29342607586979ed80b.jpg
More to come
changed stuff

[Jens]

in my opinion that mouth would be a lot better if it didn't go all the way in the face, doesn't quite make sense that it's going in the cheeck muscles, and those are well rendered. The face is kind of realistic muscles but iconic mouth and eyes. It would be better with a more real mouth, mayby teeth sticking out, real eyelids and nose, remove that round thing on the back of it's head, or make it look like something relevant. A mechanic part, like a bolt or something, the subject of a horrible experiment gone wrong :D

The jawline seems to be going to far back, watch the transition of the jawline to the neck it's too sharp now, check out some anatomy drawings for the neck. Oh and those horns need cast shadows, think about where the light is coming.

Hehe, that just my thoughts on that one. Don't be discouraged though, you got some real good stuff in here

[Kronos]

ahhh! whats with the pale ass scans!?! you'll get more accurate criticism if the images here are closer to the real drawings.....

i don't entirely agree with what Jens says....the big mouth is a cool feature(although not very practical....or for that matter, too possible, but cool none the less). some shading on the neck would be nice though, it almost seems as if the neck is in front of the jaw as there is no shadow on the neck....

anywayz, keep going with them, and sorry about the hassling of the scans, but i see it as pretty important in order to get good criticism...

[Recursive_End]

A new one. Been a bit lazy these last few days :S
http://pix.nofrag.com/81/29/e509000c8e23297a0b2aa6102f65t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/81/29/e509000c8e23297a0b2aa6102f65.html)
Jens: Thanks alot :) Well after reading kronos's opinion, i think im gonna leave it like this. But in the other hand you just gave me a new idea :)
Thanks again for stoping by!
Kronos: Yeah, i switch computer with my bro. i have to redo the settings...sorry about that :)
I'll put the shading on his neck, but i first have to draw a few other stuff :P
(for friends, gf, etc ... :S )

[fooxoo]

Lmao on the Loomis study PUNK hair!!! LOOOOL

Cool studies, cool sketches, use a greater variety of poses though, and maybe push the darks a bit more. Good stuff, keep posting :teeth:

[gmags]

Very nice stuff you got here Recursive. Damn your improving fast! I really like that anatomy sketch on post #69. Keep going dude. :yayca:

[Morbid]

I like your anatomy very much!
That monster with horns from jan 23 is great, awesome rendering imho!

[Recursive_End]

Here's a pretty quick one.:
http://pix.nofrag.com/82/3f/8b7e052800c6cb0af100bdcfc4ba.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/82/3f/8b7e052800c6cb0af100bdcfc4ba.html)
fooxoo: Thanks, i will :) my brother had the same reaction ^^
Gmags: Thank you :) even though i havent really noticed anything :P
Morbid: Thanks, i pretty much appreciated doing that guy, glad you like it :)

[Alday.J]

Hi Rec.End !
Et bien, il y a du mieux ! Vraiment, tu travailles dur et tes efforts payent déjà, c'est bien. :) Continue d'alterner études et dessins d'aprés imagination, commme tu le fais déjà. ;)
@+
J.

[thirdeye]

Nice updates :) The one with horns looks very Travis Charest inspired.

[Lazy]

Thanks for your comment man!
I will remember your advice on the light, your sketches are very nice as well, though i think the faces are a little "blocky", great stuff!

btw i noticed we are born at the exactly same day, kinda cool =P

[Recursive_End]

Ok, last update before doing some serious stuff. Its just a tiger for one of the hottest girl in my school :P (click for bigger)
http://pix.nofrag.com/a1/1c/18727d40b23355b9af086d0a6827t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/a1/1c/18727d40b23355b9af086d0a6827.html)
Julien: Merci, ca fonctionne plutot bien comme methode. Je ne la lacherais pas de si tot ;)
Thirdeye: Thanks! Actually i never heard that name before...yeah, it kindof a shame ^^ , but thanks that guy is doing some awsome work
Lazy: Your welcome :) Im goind back to face studies asap. Its one of my biggest problems right now. About the birthday, yeah that's awsome :D

[Recursive_End]

Here's an undone one
http://pix.nofrag.com/02/26/3c340aab9ff80bb44dea2aa7b1d4t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/02/26/3c340aab9ff80bb44dea2aa7b1d4.html)
Im actually working on the bottom part. The paper doesnt fit in the scanner :|

[anhedonic analog.]

Your stuff is awesome!

Keep kicking out those anatomy studies! The progress is obvious.

I have to say though, your life studies aren't really up to scartch with your other work. It looks like you're not really patient enough.

Oh and a quick tip with scanning pieces that are too big for one go: scan each half once, making sure that there is plenty of 'extra' visible in both scans. Then assemble them in photoshop. It's actually a lot easier than expected.

[dfacto]

Very cool recursive. Your shading is very impressive, especially on that last pic.

I love this guy too:
http://pix.nofrag.com/bf/66/9ab8db94e29342607586979ed80b.jpg

[Kronos]

whoa, post #91 is one sweet update, can i ask what you are using to do that, it looks like pencil, but its so smooth that it has to be charcoal, is it both?

if you were going to give a gift to the community, you would scan each section and put it together again is PS :D

can't wait to see that one finished, so keep going!

[Recursive_End]

Ok, that's what i've done so far. Actually the ref i use doesnt shows the face, it's exactly cut like the drawing shows :/
And yes, its done pencil, HB, 3B and 9B. I smugged the graphite, that's why it looks all smooth :)
http://pix.nofrag.com/bf/ac/12ce92f467d5477bee33227875adt2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/bf/ac/12ce92f467d5477bee33227875ad.html)
A.A : Thanks for the tip ;) . Anout the life ones, i'll try to be as patient as possible, but i keep on loosing it after 10 min :S
Dfacto:Thanks, im glad you like it :)
Kronos: Thanks for the suppor. That drawing is atcually so long to do. I already been working for 3 hours, and its not done yet :O

[anhedonic analog.]

Nice update.

Not sure how far you're willing to take it, but I think you might do well with a little more contrast, that way you can 'rounden' the boobs with a wider tone range.

Keep rockin'!

aa.

[Recursive_End]

Thanks for the tip aa. I tryied so, dunno if the result is there. For now, i think i'll leave it for a moment.
http://pix.nofrag.com/0c/2b/b5ee28d8abedfc99668bfdb58f70t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/0c/2b/b5ee28d8abedfc99668bfdb58f70.html)

[Recursive_End]

Im going to bed. I'll do a few pages like this tomorrow. (click for bigger)
http://pix.nofrag.com/2f/60/3219816a4e898092ce5dae96733ct2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/2f/60/3219816a4e898092ce5dae96733c.html)

[Piru]

Some nice figures in here! I'd like you to do some colors too :)

[evildisco]

Really nice as usual, the rendering keeps getting better and better.
The last two are really promising.

[Recursive_End]

Thanks guys :)
:S hate doing crapy updates, but that's all i've been up to today. I'll do better next time.
For now, just unfinished doodles :/
http://pix.nofrag.com/4c/1d/c00eea3dd988ee00edb0b837822ct2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/4c/1d/c00eea3dd988ee00edb0b837822c.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/e8/19/2a21c62ab6dc4ada01f9581f0028t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/e8/19/2a21c62ab6dc4ada01f9581f0028.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/a3/0f/200e934e4d5fc33c08313cfc09a0t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/a3/0f/200e934e4d5fc33c08313cfc09a0.html)

[Recursive_End]

Ok,school just started, so i might have some chances to do some life drawing \o/
Anyway, i've been trying to get wes's technique, but i think i completely missed it :S .
http://pix.nofrag.com/34/61/c166cda56a9bbbeced38dbd865d5t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/34/61/c166cda56a9bbbeced38dbd865d5.html)
And those are just an assembly of snapshots that pretty much caught my eye. I don't really like copying, but as long as im holding my pencil, i guess im doing fine.
Horrible anatomy issues.
http://pix.nofrag.com/c6/0b/929729a0721b15dbd3dc03f7a00dt2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/c6/0b/929729a0721b15dbd3dc03f7a00d.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/81/bf/8b577c65030192e81a27c102d95bt2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/81/bf/8b577c65030192e81a27c102d95b.html)

[Recursive_End]

Hey guys, someone in my family just passed away after weeks of agony...I don't feel pretty good. I drew a bit, but nothing very interesting. I'll just need a few more days.
D.

[llothcat]

I'm so sorry. My condolences.

[dfacto]

Sorry to hear that Recursive. I had the same happen a few days ago too, so. Yeah. :[

[gmags]

Sorry about your lost recursive. Take it easy dude.

[Recursive_End]

Thanks for the support guys.
And sorry Dfacto :/

I think i should just turn the page and go on. Even though i don't think i'll ever forget that experience...thinking about it will only make things worse.
Anyway
http://pix.nofrag.com/c4/24/3d3e1c722fbcc3d31f0e385bf7bct2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/c4/24/3d3e1c722fbcc3d31f0e385bf7bc.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/fa/2a/d07011b5ee0892918e4a02143cd8t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/fa/2a/d07011b5ee0892918e4a02143cd8.html)

[SillyLing]

I'm so sorry about your loss. =[

I'm also sorry for not comment on your sketch book. =[ I should be commenting it on more then I should.

Anyways I think you got the faces down pretty well as in portional wise. You think you should do something different with your face and define the faces more. =/

They look the same. =] Get what I'm saying?

Things like giving your people different charartistic. Like wider noses. Boarder cheeks. Rounder bodies. =/ Bigger eyes. Things like that.

Also you should take a second look at your wrinking and folding. And observe how farbic folds.

Yep I agree with evil disco. The rendering get better. =]

[Recursive_End]

Thanks silly ling!
Yeah, i see what your talking about, but i keep on doing errors on proportions, so i'd rather be completely confortable with them before going wild with expressions :)
http://pix.nofrag.com/6e/a4/d346679fc112ec25f64678b61c34t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/6e/a4/d346679fc112ec25f64678b61c34.html)
And some quick doodles during english class :S
http://pix.nofrag.com/ca/1e/d96fe692a3d08df7c2d40839e9f2t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/ca/1e/d96fe692a3d08df7c2d40839e9f2.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/84/0a/38c0ed9e67787d47f691c874dc29t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/84/0a/38c0ed9e67787d47f691c874dc29.html)

[Recursive_End]

http://pix.nofrag.com/c4/a2/3a4d6b4f94e32ec06386a14fb427t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/c4/a2/3a4d6b4f94e32ec06386a14fb427.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/7b/91/41dfcb1fa1d1871adc6ee45e5829t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/7b/91/41dfcb1fa1d1871adc6ee45e5829.html)

[evildisco]

I'm starting to get envy vibes here :P .
Really solid, not much to add.

Ps: Pity for the poor scans, try and adjust the contrast and the brightness in PS if you can.

[rollb82]

you have some nice work. i would definitely use levels in photoshop to get the scans to show up better. next time you scan something hit control L in photoshop and fiddle with the levels a bit. you should be able to add some contrast to the images you have. other than that you have nice work. i like your rendering skills and you are definitely progressing.

[Recursive_End]

Thanks for noticing guys. Im on my mom's laptop, and the screen is just horrible.
Here's one i did last night.
http://pix.nofrag.com/a1/0f/dcccad4ab31001ac2efafd0f9776t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/a1/0f/dcccad4ab31001ac2efafd0f9776.html)
Click for bigger

[Darktwin]

wow, wonderful render qualities you have, great stuff, please keep them coming. You really know how to control the graphite.

[Recursive_End]

THanks Darktwin
here's one im working on
http://pix.nofrag.com/d6/5e/97d989e1065067a2fb1360a641d5.jpg

[Mikko Voipio]

I really enjoyed wathcing through your drawings. You've shown a really massive improvement in your rendering skills in quite a short period of time. I especially like the fact that you dont use (at least you dont seem to) blending techniques in your work. Like me you seem to have a tendancy of not finishing your drawings so I maybe would like to see something more thought of and finished.
I'll be back.

[hurricane]

nice stuff !!

http://pix.nofrag.com/f7/fe/d50451c1823965c9819f69a4989a.jpg
there was some magic in that one that i think got lost during the process...

2 cents


cheers !

[Recursive_End]

Here's an update!
http://pix.nofrag.com/8a/df/f76806b78c42b859606a851c0be1.jpg

Placeboast: thanks, but what's a blending technique? you mean using other tools than pencil ? Anyway, your reaction on unfinished work was just what i was thinking about, thanks ;)
Hurricane: Thanks alot for posting here, your visit means alot to me.
About that drawing, i think i got a bit lost with the "bluring" of the shading. I'll think about it before using that tool. And if its not that, well, i dont know :O

[Recursive_End]

http://pix.nofrag.com/3a/99/aa7cc995ceed8134c432942cc5ed.jpg

[Recursive_End]

Click for bigger
http://pix.nofrag.com/c0/4c/b0a6eccae5e4708596363e2f9ebat2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/c0/4c/b0a6eccae5e4708596363e2f9eba.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/6b/27/136ab20f4e7a67b5eb8b3f809dd6t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/6b/27/136ab20f4e7a67b5eb8b3f809dd6.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/7c/6b/0043fe71a61764b11c2b9cc42109t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/7c/6b/0043fe71a61764b11c2b9cc42109.html)

[evildisco]

There's some good things happening in this one.
http://pix.nofrag.com/8a/df/f76806b78c42b859606a851c0be1.jpg
Would be a good idea to explore it and further it.
Also I wanted to add that you could explore some new avenues, you got a solid skillbase, explore new subject matter maybe?
Keep it up, anyway.

[Recursive_End]

hehe, yeah, its already almost finished but someone "stole" it from me. I'll get it back and show you how it looks like. :)
About the new subjects, im about to relook at my perspective.
Thanks

[Recursive_End]

That's all for today. A bit tired.
Here's an exemple of what happens when i do something that interests me (bottom right) and something that doesnt (all the rest)
http://pix.nofrag.com/9c/ff/6f43c471915e934903e2d26796fft2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/9c/ff/6f43c471915e934903e2d26796ff.html)

[Recursive_End]

Doodles during my english class
http://pix.nofrag.com/bf/7f/aac02fb91bfeacc057133ad3ac39t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/bf/7f/aac02fb91bfeacc057133ad3ac39.html)

[Kronos]

MAN!!!! its been a while since i last looked here? i don't know why!?! BUT, you've most definitely made some HUGE progress, seriously

i'm feeling your genius vibes with that pencil! your rendering is really pleasing to look at

i really agree with what disco said about taking on another subject to study

anyway, keep going, everything is looking freakin good

[Recursive_End]

Thanks for the support Kronos :)
My school was designed by a funny architecte, i'll do some sketchs of it.
Here's a quick one, dunno if i'll push it.
And i still havent taken back that drawing evildisco wants to see :/
http://pix.nofrag.com/83/0e/92d65312f423eb6a5567371e28e6t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/83/0e/92d65312f423eb6a5567371e28e6.html)

[Recursive_End]

Here're some quick ones. I think i might push that first one.
http://pix.nofrag.com/2c/d9/a8f77bea4a72b8c61b5f8956a4ect2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/2c/d9/a8f77bea4a72b8c61b5f8956a4ec.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/12/2a/d4fe64558e9432393341191a3072t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/12/2a/d4fe64558e9432393341191a3072.html)

[OBX]

daaamn! u got some nice skills. im reeealy likin the pencils. u got reeealy nice rendering skills. and line work is reeealy good too. its hard, but wen doing organic stuff, try giving some of ur hatchlines a slight curve, that'll make it reaaaly snap. or use shorter lines, just on organic stuff. either way wicked stuff, and keep up the heaaaard work!

[frog and *BAM*]

Your stuff is really nice. The detail is awesome and your proportions look great.

[anhedonic analog.]

Awesome work as usual :)

I think it's great that you're applying the stuff you're learning in studies in your charater/creature designs. It shows that you're actually learning the stuff from your studies. in other sketchbooks you can see studies that look great, but the doodles look crap.

Nice job and keep rockin' dude.

[Recursive_End]

Thanks alot for the replies!!
Nothing very interesting, just keeping the pencil in hands.
http://pix.nofrag.com/5c/32/686ece981688570b4d4f9881004b.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/5c/32/686ece981688570b4d4f9881004b.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/d4/54/dd42f8dd22157c86bfa5fbabc9df.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/d4/54/dd42f8dd22157c86bfa5fbabc9df.html)

OBX: Oh man! i kept on looking at other people's stuff, and i kept on finding mine too flat. Thank you so much for the tip :)
frog and *BAM*: Thanks, even though im at te bottom of the mountain :)
A.A:Thanks mate, and yes, im getting used to them, but i still have to learn a bit more other parts of the body.

[Recursive_End]

Here's some new poop ^^
Tomorrow is another day :)
http://pix.nofrag.com/04/95/6a9e697f033f66fe689fcd41140et2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/04/95/6a9e697f033f66fe689fcd41140e.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/da/3f/5e2ef79dc15998f80288076d4f2b.jpg
And my very first thumbnail page :O
http://pix.nofrag.com/36/9b/d4df59b114e0a82690334be70a38.jpg

[thegreypencil]

heya!

no crits from me here, but Id have to say I quite like the way you light your figures! keep at it!

you teh r0x0rz :P

[Recursive_End]

Thank you sir :)
Demos for a friend
http://pix.nofrag.com/44/ed/70e3378a0080d3e49c963a33fe42t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/44/ed/70e3378a0080d3e49c963a33fe42.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/dc/a3/92477c3c7dad999f3ea2b83951d1.jpg
More to come !

[asoir]

Your lines are so clean! Christ! Good stuff!

[KeaL]

great works! as Asoir says you got a very clean line! great sketchbook with lots of potential!

-KeaL

[Recursive_End]

Thank you very much guys! I think im getting closer to what i want from my pencil :)
http://pix.nofrag.com/7f/aa/0b9636b6f20cad0f797c215d8087t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/7f/aa/0b9636b6f20cad0f797c215d8087.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/77/bd/549ffe1c729712add2dc13c2fcact2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/77/bd/549ffe1c729712add2dc13c2fcac.html)

[meykurt]

good progress man, you developed your style a lot. continue to do what you are doing make us see how to develop a style.

[Recursive_End]

Thanks mate, i'll go back to some studies a bit tomorrow. I'll mix a bit everything to see how it turns out. There won't be school so heh, it'll be cool :)
http://pix.nofrag.com/92/2b/4c2ff3b2486922bfafe337473791t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/92/2b/4c2ff3b2486922bfafe337473791.html)
Yeah, pretty cheap update, but school is getting a bit hard...

[dfacto]

Mmm, this stuff just keeps getting better and better! Very nice pics lately man, keep it up. :D

[Recursive_End]

Thanks Dfacto !
I duno what happened, i just copy and paste from my mind to my paper :D
http://pix.nofrag.com/84/3e/ac9bbef8c880a436ad8278f8c0ee.jpg
http://pix.nofrag.com/80/5b/79f026b6aa4af1e2306be41a87b3t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/80/5b/79f026b6aa4af1e2306be41a87b3.html)
As always, click for bigger :)

[Kronos]

wow man, just keep up the momentum, the ammount of work you've been doing is really incredible!

and like most people have been saying already, progress is freakin' awesome!

no crits.....

[Recursive_End]

Thanks, here's my last one before going back to studies, seriously. Im getting too lazy :S
http://pix.nofrag.com/50/76/4a78b44160bddd15919931385ecct2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/50/76/4a78b44160bddd15919931385ecc.html)

[glikster]

that is a seriously awesome picture. The translucence of the tentacles... damn!

stop being lazy!! Post more!!

[Recursive_End]

Thanks Glikster, i will. School is a bit harder than usual. But i promise next update will be better :)
http://pix.nofrag.com/82/9d/30a83d548329787b3386cb6fbf00t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/82/9d/30a83d548329787b3386cb6fbf00.html)

[Recursive_End]

Some new.
First one is done. Working on the other one.
http://pix.nofrag.com/f5/2f/5197944378ba928e452e9367c664t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/f5/2f/5197944378ba928e452e9367c664.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/28/07/2d32f979df780fff6a8d2aead07ct2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/28/07/2d32f979df780fff6a8d2aead07c.html)

[Recursive_End]

More to come as soon as i get to draw. School sucks sometimes :/
Don't really where im going on this one. Just experiementing stuff....dunno :O
http://pix.nofrag.com/cb/6c/3052329e26757febc08fd0a8fbf9t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/cb/6c/3052329e26757febc08fd0a8fbf9.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/70/cd/1c2dad4e01454f664318582567a3t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/70/cd/1c2dad4e01454f664318582567a3.html)
Click for bigger

[Ganbat-Bad]

i like composition of this picture
http://pix.nofrag.com/cb/6c/3052329e26757febc08fd0a8fbf9t2.jpg
character is also :teeth:

[thegreypencil]

http://pix.nofrag.com/f5/2f/5197944378ba928e452e9367c664t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/f5/2f/5197944378ba928e452e9367c664.html)

Love this.

[Inkfish]

Impressiev shading and good ideas. Keep on rockin :)

[Helzon]

From first page to last...quite a nice lineup.
Really great grasp of anatomy and physiology. Imaginitive
design on your characters as well.
Your playful use of tone is really refreshing.
A couple of observations..not crits would be that your characters aren't in any extreme perspectives either from above or below. Might be interesting to see you experiment with extreme foreshortening. Also the enviros and animal studies you have are few and far between. I also noticed no color pieces at all.
Do you plan on pushing the sphere of your work into these areas?
One small crit would be that your compositions need a bit of work Eye flow is the key. How do people read the picture and how much do you help them do that by setting up visual cues.
Other than that...Can't wait to see more.
Cheers!

[Recursive_End]

Here's a small update. Didnt get time to do what i want. Im almost out of paper, i'll have some more tomorrow. This weekend should be better :)
Here are some characters
http://pix.nofrag.com/f7/8b/69c8ef9f2396c71d8d63d5ba43e1t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/f7/8b/69c8ef9f2396c71d8d63d5ba43e1.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/22/63/dabe9aee30271ce7afbdd25ddc42t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/22/63/dabe9aee30271ce7afbdd25ddc42.html)
Ganbat-Bad and thegreypencil: Im glad you like 'em, they took quite some time to be executed. I pretty much had some fun doing them :=)
Inkfish: THanks, i'll do my best :)
Helzon: Thanks alot sir! Your crit helps alot :) ! I havent work alot on perspective on the characters cause i havent included them in scene which would involve it. But i'll do some to see how it looks like.
And about the other subjects, well, i prefer doing things completely before jumping to other stuff. I sometimes do some, but never go too far from normal characters. And the colors, well first off, i like my pencil :), but seriously, i havent other tools. Life is kinda hard here :S
Anyway, thanks alot for the crits :D

[lredman]

Thought I'd repay the favour as you've posted in my thread.

Real nice stuff, especially the studies. Alot of progress from your first pics.

[llothcat]

wow..big improvement..keep it up:D

[Recursive_End]

Here's a tiny update. I'll have some paper this afternoon .... :/
http://pix.nofrag.com/5f/45/1e8f2adbc1149b2159eb9e95dc8bt2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/5f/45/1e8f2adbc1149b2159eb9e95dc8b.html)
Thank you guys :)

[evildisco]

Need color NOW! :P
Good work Recursive, diversify a little bit.

[tensai]

nice pencil render skills. i agree that i would love to see some colours. if i have to think of a crit, i would say you could look at making the posesa little looser.

keep it up man

[thegreypencil]

well funs what its all about no :)

hey some crits:

- the right shoulder looks a lil strange im not sure what it is right now, could be my myopia but thats a thought.

- is the sabre attached to the spike pauldron on his right arm? for is it held by an obscured hand? it looks like you resolved it with the current simple shapes in a fit of convenience.

hope it helps!

[Recursive_End]

Evildisco: Thanks, about the colors.... $$$ :(
Tensai:Thanks, im working on it :)
Thegreypencil:Thanks you, ill go scan it as i get it fixed :)

Ok, everythings in the title. I don't feel pretty good these days. People here are kinda boring...dont wanna move, or even go to the theatre... Did some quick studies to shake my memory abit. Nothing technical or artistic for the moment. Just kept the pencil in hands.
http://pix.nofrag.com/c2/c7/a1de8790dd7e128d146209752d3et2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/c2/c7/a1de8790dd7e128d146209752d3e.html)
(in this one there is a huge ugly error, will you find it ? :) )
http://pix.nofrag.com/f3/cb/ebbcac3388ca6dfe080813a41ba6t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/f3/cb/ebbcac3388ca6dfe080813a41ba6.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/a2/b6/2c45858a48e468f8be650df7ae1at2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/a2/b6/2c45858a48e468f8be650df7ae1a.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/71/5d/bfe6666aeba95f41072d274c5df7t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/71/5d/bfe6666aeba95f41072d274c5df7.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/8b/e7/30e3dd06e5fa869a2b09caaac370.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/8b/e7/30e3dd06e5fa869a2b09caaac370.html)
Also, there's that one mosquito disease spreading pretty fast here, dunno if you guys got any news about it, but its kindof scarry, knowing that you get paralised for 3 days....:$

[Recursive_End]

Studies and unfinished doodles..... I just need some time to fill my head. School's been taking all my time :upset:
anyway
http://pix.nofrag.com/8a/29/d598111682aac1251e6206b2b772t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/8a/29/d598111682aac1251e6206b2b772.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/f1/a0/bb701deb8b86322327dbf172e792t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/f1/a0/bb701deb8b86322327dbf172e792.html)
and a microscopic update for this one. I don't really see the problem with his right shoulder :/
http://pix.nofrag.com/10/0b/8f7071fa745c5067a0791ef05ff0t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/10/0b/8f7071fa745c5067a0791ef05ff0.html)

[thegreypencil]

oooh yea..now we're talking...it looks more "slash-able" now that arm :)

yea well i still cant get it out what bugs me about the shoulder but disregard me..illlet you know if i have anything concrete :P

[Gloominati]

uh, I really like that smooth pencil style, though I think that you could push the contrast a bit more to give some more dept into your pieces ( well maybe it is just the scanner though).
Keep up the nice stuff, mate

[Ganbat-Bad]

Your composition is very interesting are going to finish some of them.

[Recursive_End]

THanks for the replies :)
Thegreypencil:Thanks man, i think maybe the biceps goes to low as he approches the torso. I'll fix that. :)
Gloominati: Thanks, i do my best. About the contraste, its a bit both, my 2B is horrible, and the screen of the computer is even worse :s
Ganbat-Bad: Thank you sir !! I'll just do some more, that last one didnt really cought my attention :)
anyway, today is kinda loaded, lots of homework and girls :/
http://pix.nofrag.com/50/f8/79b72bd49253e588be40c90e124ft2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/50/f8/79b72bd49253e588be40c90e124f.html)

[asoir]

Nice update, your stuff's looking better and better, love it!

[T-Raktor]

I really like those anatomy studies, try to do more of those. I see that u are applying what u have learned from those studies, but u still have to work on those characters u made, they still don't look realistic enough. Anyway keep us updated and don't stop drawing.

[Ganbat-Bad]

I like her pose,GOOD

[Recursive_End]

Asoir: Thanks man :)
T-Raktor: Thanks, i will. Still have a long road :S
Ganbat-Bad: Im glad you like it :D
(Click for bigger)
Ok, time for an update. My biggest exam just finished yesterday so now i'll have more time to draw :D
A collab with a class mate:
Still have to put something on the lower right corner...
http://pix.nofrag.com/b9/c6/a4c40c9f058a2483f161a33b3145t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/b9/c6/a4c40c9f058a2483f161a33b3145.html)
A quick doodle :s
http://pix.nofrag.com/26/b4/5917b65280cae51aa4f164091450t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/26/b4/5917b65280cae51aa4f164091450.html)
And what im currently working on:
http://pix.nofrag.com/c9/7a/15ca86df8b0e5ba0ff5d9567ce18t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/c9/7a/15ca86df8b0e5ba0ff5d9567ce18.html)
And some anatomy. Im relearning everything ... :/
http://pix.nofrag.com/b6/0b/2ea97d9b179b3f0275d8adc6c625t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/b6/0b/2ea97d9b179b3f0275d8adc6c625.html)
More to come !!

[Erilaz]

Your shading work is stunning Recursive! I've learnt a lot just going through your pages. Brilliant stuff.

[sith]

Good pencil skills- a little light for my taste, but i like it. I think you have some interesting characters too.

[evildisco]

Something you could pen in your agenda, analyze expression of emotions, I think that you would find that intereting. Anyhow, keep it up.

[thegreypencil]

cant say much now but keep at it dude :) its all gravy but it could be betta betta betta :)

[Tenelaus]

Real nice patient rendering without being too much, bit more value would be nice though. Keep it up!

[Recursive_End]

Hey, thanks for the replies :)
Erilaz: Thanks, glad you like it :), its just a matter of practice so keep drawing !!
Sith: Thanks, and yeah, im always afraid of doing an error and not being able to erase it :/
Evildisco: hehe, thanks i'll remember that :)
Thegreypencil:thanks :), i'll do my best.
Tenelaus: Thank you :=)
Im having a hard time knowing what i should draw. I feel more like being lost, dont really know where i should go.. :/ anyway, it didnt kept me from drawing a bit. Just tiny studies, nothing solid for the moment. Using Kevin Chen's techniques.
http://pix.nofrag.com/ec/fe/6e83125520de7419c15f44110262t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/ec/fe/6e83125520de7419c15f44110262.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/16/a1/8f8bcbd853156033150b80768434t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/16/a1/8f8bcbd853156033150b80768434.html)
And started a blueprint for a mod.
http://pix.nofrag.com/b1/10/8d2c89718b7464db80beb4275f68t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/b1/10/8d2c89718b7464db80beb4275f68.html)

[Recursive_End]

Quicky before going to bed
(WIP)-(Click for bigger)
http://pix.nofrag.com/0f/4a/d711ba560313fa6c6a526d5d3abbt2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/0f/4a/d711ba560313fa6c6a526d5d3abb.html)

[thegreypencil]

hey there!

hmm the WIP looks to be excting :)

sometimes its hard to get out of an idea rut, but i think its always best to ignore the feeling of DREAD AND DOOM(TM) hehe.

=just relax and duke out some old poses and doddle some
-then go put your shoes in the character you're gonna draw, and think about his/her intentions.
-next think of the actions said character's going to effect in order to fulfil said intentions ( eg..damn im feeling hungry, im a vampire so im going to leap down this 2nd storey balconey and bite that hobo's head off)
-now play the action sequence in side view in your head and freeze it any any point you wish to be drawing.
-now...like some crazy matrix cam, rotate your perspective all about the character and decide on a viewpoint.

well...thats how i would do it anyway :)

hope it helps!

[Recursive_End]

Thanks alot thegreypencil.
I think im just stressing about how im gonna fill pages. I just took a small brake, listened a bit to some music, and bam! came all by itself :)
http://pix.nofrag.com/8c/0d/3118fb7ae6ea5aed37cbfc2e6ce5t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/8c/0d/3118fb7ae6ea5aed37cbfc2e6ce5.html)
(Florence) (WIP)
http://pix.nofrag.com/ed/04/2eeb2128abeb8be2077e4043a70ft2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/ed/04/2eeb2128abeb8be2077e4043a70f.html)

[Recursive_End]

Gosh i hate this one:
http://pix.nofrag.com/67/67/8cf853f34897989ea4daf8525e2dt2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/67/67/8cf853f34897989ea4daf8525e2d.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/1f/3d/9e0cf9c334d7cd4f6bf2d0764943t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/1f/3d/9e0cf9c334d7cd4f6bf2d0764943.html)
taking a tiny brake before finishing this one:
http://pix.nofrag.com/36/be/28c1f3de4df26d8f7f8211815e11t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/36/be/28c1f3de4df26d8f7f8211815e11.html)

[T-Raktor]

I'm glad i dropped by, 'cause i see some nice stuff that u posted since my last vist. I like these studies u made. Really neat. Moooore, i want to see more :)

[Recursive_End]

Thanks t-raktor! :)
http://pix.nofrag.com/f0/3b/3b80c90ee1ab974f1930d7442725t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/f0/3b/3b80c90ee1ab974f1930d7442725.html)
Still thinking about this one :S

[glikster]

kick ass updates!
Those studies are crazy good...

[GriNGo]

nice anatomy Recursive. you should try using pens or inks! I also need to say that your page composition is very good. Keep it up man!

later,
GRiNGoLoCo

[Ganbat-Bad]

Lot of updates man good works:P
I like this one.(Florence) is also good but neck and chil looks stange :blahblah:
http://pix.nofrag.com/8c/0d/3118fb7ae6ea5aed37cbfc2e6ce5t2.jpg

[Recursive_End]

Thanks alot guys :D
Glikster: Thanks :)
Gringoloco:Thank you, i'll do my best!
Ganbat-Bad:Glad you like it :) I'll go fixe that prob ;)
tiny update, but i'm starting to study from the masters. Pretty interesting.
http://pix.nofrag.com/5c/28/fdd3bac4619d6c67ddf108d033dft2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/5c/28/fdd3bac4619d6c67ddf108d033df.html)
(WIP) (Click for bigger)

[Recursive_End]

http://pix.nofrag.com/7e/f2/b181f0a84b4f846a89d13ec89e35t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/7e/f2/b181f0a84b4f846a89d13ec89e35.html)

[comixnut]

there are some great studies in here man. I will pop over soon with more time (need... sleep...)

[Recursive_End]

Thanks man !!
here's a quicky
http://pix.nofrag.com/73/a6/a7ce8f9e61b5a3bffa066eb1946et2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/73/a6/a7ce8f9e61b5a3bffa066eb1946e.html)

[evildisco]

Oh yeah, that last one is great, a little muscly for a lady but very nice nonetheless. Also the torso is really well done.
You are gathering some mad skills here, I must bow down.

[Dile_]

Nice stuff :)
really dont know what to say, its just so cool
love this one :)
http://pix.nofrag.com/76/34/8890e4ee3ed02fa83efec17cdde5.jpg

[Zelaron]

Nice, I like your anatomy, and your understanding of form seems pretty good. The shading is nice. The low contrast could use a boost, but I'm assuming it's the scanner.

As for constructive criticism, I'd be interested in seeing some work from you with heavily contrasting line thickness. Some long, "swooshy" lines would be very cool. Maybe a blind contour too? :)

Keep it up, and thanks for your critique.

[Lunch]

Nice!

I would like to see some of the imagined sketches on the paper of a moleskine sketchbook or such alike. The subtle changes of value vs the radical dark against light you use in those Wes-inspired pages would look awesome on another kind of paper. Bringing some base color into them.

[Recursive_End]

THanks alot for the replies :)
Evildisco:Thanks, and yeah, she a bit muscled. I've "finished" that page, but people at my school keep on stealing me :(
Dile: Thanks! :S i completely forgot i did this...it looks so weird :) I'll see if i can a better scan quality if you want :)
Zelaron: Thanks, interesting idea. I'll look into it once im done with bouguereau :) . Your welcome !
Lunch: hehe, thanks for the idea. I wrote it down :) thanks again
For today:
(WIP) (Click for bigger)
http://pix.nofrag.com/b0/32/bcb2a70bbcefaea815b4241d1df8t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/b0/32/bcb2a70bbcefaea815b4241d1df8.html)

[setmonkey]

great anatomy work - where do you get your references??

[Recursive_End]

Thanks, well , all the muscles are from loomis, and those last ones are directly from Bouguereau :)
http://pix.nofrag.com/da/0a/ce48d305c34076f4c28e35041b04t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/da/0a/ce48d305c34076f4c28e35041b04.html)
(poopy bottom left part)

[Tenelaus]

Thanks man !!
here's a quicky
http://pix.nofrag.com/73/a6/a7ce8f9e61b5a3bffa066eb1946et2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/73/a6/a7ce8f9e61b5a3bffa066eb1946e.html)

This is my favourite of the things you've done man, being a study of Bouguereau in more than just a technical copy, it has a lot of feeling too. Nice work!

[thegreypencil]

greetings!

great study and concept work there! love to see more, nothing seems out to me so two thumbs up!

[Recursive_End]

Tenelaus: Thanks, and yeah bouguereau is the best ref i used till now. the poses and lighting are just beautiful. :)
Thegreypencil:Thanks alot :) I'll do my best. In less than a week im gonna be on vacation for two weeks, so yeah 8)

Ok, got this one back home
http://pix.nofrag.com/d1/46/44d4abb53521c4dd0698d26845e6t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/d1/46/44d4abb53521c4dd0698d26845e6.html)
The paper of this one suffered of acute diarhea :S ... the face caught my attention though:
http://pix.nofrag.com/d0/a4/17fc0572dc1f7a852f439ca1e3d3t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/d0/a4/17fc0572dc1f7a852f439ca1e3d3.html)
and this is the one im working on. Still plenty of things to do one it :)
http://pix.nofrag.com/87/f3/927c8b7fb4a13b94d72193165f46t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/87/f3/927c8b7fb4a13b94d72193165f46.html)

[Recursive_End]

http://pix.nofrag.com/f1/aa/31f320a32657417b1ac3c985bf5dt2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/f1/aa/31f320a32657417b1ac3c985bf5d.html)
Click for bigger (WIP)

[Recursive_End]

Update
http://pix.nofrag.com/f0/36/71b2fe1ea700c6ff4bfd864c021dt2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/f0/36/71b2fe1ea700c6ff4bfd864c021d.html)

[Gilead]

I love that last series. Thanks for sharing the insight into the creative process. So many times all we see is the finished result and have no idea what lead up to it.
Really nice stuff in here.

[Matt Smith]

great sketches, this page is coming out really nice. I do feel though that your faces could use some more structure. Keep up the good work.

[rsnurkle]

Whoa, cool compositions. The rendering turns out nice on those -- how long does it usually take you to do a page?

[Recursive_End]

Gilead: My pleasure :)
Matt Smith: Thanks, and what do you mean by structure ? :o I'll go back to planes anyway :P
rsnurkle: Thank you! Well, most of those "abstract" ones take like an hour max. Studies, maybe between 20 to 40 min.
Here's a small update.
http://pix.nofrag.com/ee/32/50ff2b76540a3e42178390180c25t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/ee/32/50ff2b76540a3e42178390180c25.html)
Click for bigger :)

[ndp]

That last one looks awesome so far. I'd love to see a bigger version.

[tensai]

wow really realy nice stuff in here. solid, but moreover iit has a nice magical atmosphere to it.

keep it up

[bhanu]

Wow theres always new stuff to learn here ,amazing anatomy and life drawings recursive.I will definitely be following all you posts ,and you have gotten better the newest posts are the best.I am more than grateful that I got to see your art, can you more progressions ,step by step art, so noobs like me can learn more from you.

[johnny78]

You´ve got a cool pencil style. I think that you´d get to next nevel if you trusted more on your skills to render volumes just with strokes. (I know it isn´t easy, I´m not very much of a pencil drawer, but you seem to get along with them very well)
I´ve jumped from the first page to the 4th... and I can see a progress. Keep up!

[dCepT]

Don't think I've stopped by here before... Like Johnny78, said... You're pencilstyle is very cool! Diggin' on the last one! Thanks for the insight as well..

Keep 'em coming!

d-C

[thegreypencil]

dude...awesome..just awesome

i think them legs would look more yummy longer though :P

[majinpunisher]

I really like everything you've got going on here. Your imagination is pretty great. You know what you're doing.

As a critique though, I'd say that I'd like to see you do a few things. The first is using a different medium. Pen. Color pencil. Digital paint. Different paper. Etc. I just want to see what you would do with something else other than pencil. THe other thing is I'd like to see how you could play with your line work more. Whether its intentionaly drawing looser in terms of your line work, or drawing sharper in terms of line quality. I like all your stuff, and you've clearly got your handle on things, I just want to see more!

Great work, I'll be checking back.

-MP

[Recursive_End]

Wow, thanks for the replies :)
That previous drawing pretty much emptied me. I've retranscribe alot of how i feel like. I'll just need a bit of time before going on something "finished" like that.
Anyway, here're some doodle, quick studies, a creepy sp and some doodles (:x ). (CLICK FOR BIGGER)
http://pix.nofrag.com/ce/a1/6504b1fdcf9d796045e47024750at2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/ce/a1/6504b1fdcf9d796045e47024750a.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/df/7a/1335f68a84bc75402733c8938305t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/df/7a/1335f68a84bc75402733c8938305.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/00/63/415fcb76959a5e707573ad1938cft2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/00/63/415fcb76959a5e707573ad1938cf.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/b6/f6/29bda72ab0eab2e03712e2bccf79t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/b6/f6/29bda72ab0eab2e03712e2bccf79.html)
Jarri: thanks, well you can click on it :)
Tensai: Thanks, i'll do my best :)
Bhanu:Thank you, i'll do some more like that. But for the moment i'll just do a few doodles. Just to change my mind a bit :)
Johnny78:Thanks, i see what you mean. I'll try, but i cant promise a good result :S
dCept:THanks man :)
thegerypencil: Thanks, im glad you like it :) About the legs, i wanted to give her a young image, like a teenager or something. But i'll look into it anyway :) Thanks again :)
Majinpunisher:Thanks for the crits :) But about colors, as long as im in this rock, i dont think i'll be able to afford any other tool :/ About the linework, well since you've asked :)

[sith]

Damn, bro. I haven't stopped in here for awhile, but these are some very nice updates. I love those master studies you did. I think i'll probably give a few a shot. Anyway, i have to give you some stars, man- Cheers!

[Recursive_End]

:x Four stars ? ......
:O dunno what to say....hummm nah, i think i'll just go draw even more :)
Thanks alot man!! this just made my day :)
here are some quick stuff:
Legs, cause i hate 'em:
http://pix.nofrag.com/e8/dc/b2127989fad8a514e263a5a6299ct2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/e8/dc/b2127989fad8a514e263a5a6299c.html)
And some quick characters:
http://pix.nofrag.com/58/42/131300b14c3716d5e6142935a40ct2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/58/42/131300b14c3716d5e6142935a40c.html)
More to come :D

[Orozc0]

I really cant believe I missed this thread. I really love your work bro. That Bouguereau study is looking fine. You have talent. Have you ever considered the kitsch painting?

[Orozc0]

I really cant believe I missed this thread. I really love your work bro. That Bouguereau study is looking fine. You have talent, I can see by how much You have improved over the past 5 months. Have you ever considered the art of kitsch painting?

[Tenelaus]

I hear you on the legs man :D I know part of your style is laying those pencils on to build them up, but it would be sweet to see some of these sketches done with harder lines. Also some of your anatomy could be exaggerated in places to make things more dynamic - your arms especially tend to keep the same width too much. Lovin' those hand studies, construction of the bottom right one on that page is nice! Moremoremore

[bhanu]

Nice as always but the drawing of the buttand legs feel a bit flat.
Yuor characters always have so coolness to them.
How can you be that good?
cheerio. :)

[majinpunisher]

Hey, I love this loose stuff you just posted. Great work. I love the gesture of the one guy with both arms up in the air. Really nabbed the gesture there. Post more!

-MP

[CCThrom]

Just hadda pop in and say your first page is great, with a very nice sense of structure (I'd say your figures have a very "sculptural" feel to them) and I really like the anatomy studies, but seeing the difference from first page to last is very inspiring. You've still got that solid, sculptural feel but have added to that an increased line & form sensitivity... yoh, very inspiring.

I gotta sketch more...

[Pesmerga]

Very nice update :) I like how you render.

[Recursive_End]

Thanks alot for the replies guys :D
Here is some very quick stuff, was watching tv at the same time :S . But i got some bouguereaus running. :)
http://pix.nofrag.com/41/29/c1538b00126df3c873fcf0a11e01.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/41/29/c1538b00126df3c873fcf0a11e01.html)
Orozc0: Thanks, i really like what your doing to :) About kitsch painting, i never tried it. But on saturday i'll start painting classes. I'll get use to oil then i'll start experiementing :)
Tenelaus: haha, thanks ! i see what your talking about :) those studies where pretty quick ones, didnt took time to give some importance to the lines. About the muscles, well, i think i should go get that Hogarth book :x
bhanu:Thanks for noticing :) i'll be more carefull next time. And about coolness, well keep drawing and it'll come all by itself :)
majinpunisher:THanks alot :D glad you like it :)
CCthrom:Thanks for the kind word :) Im a bit ashamed looking at my very first post :D god, all those errors !!
Pesmerga: THank you sir ! :)

[Lazy]

Looking good, i like your soft touch to your characters.
But finish of more of your sketches!
Legs are getting cut of, but atleast you did a study of them aswell.
And try to push the values more.
Think that would make it more dynamic :)

[Recursive_End]

Thanks for the help lazy :)

Oh boy, i think im gonna fill this page like a pig :
(WIP) (Click for bigger)
http://pix.nofrag.com/27/b1/9c5f9fffc992c43279efceda0db4t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/27/b1/9c5f9fffc992c43279efceda0db4.html)

[fooxoo]

http://pix.nofrag.com/f0/36/71b2fe1ea700c6ff4bfd864c021d.html - yummy.

I really like it how you shade in layers, ineresting look. Gorgous women sketches too! Keep posting :D

[asoir]

I love how polished your sketches are, inspiring stuff, really! And also, thanks for all the comments in my s/b.

[Recursive_End]

Fooxoo: Thanks i will :)
Asoir:Thanks :) .. Your welcome :)
Here are some new stuff.
Quick figures. Im not very proud of showing em, knowing that i took them from sleeperservice. But i needed some whole figure so i could get used to drawing an entire body.
Anyway, first one isnt totally done yet
http://www.filelodge.com/files/hdd6/138257/Dessins/Num%C3%A9riser0039.jpg

http://www.filelodge.com/files/hdd6/138257/Dessins/Num%C3%A9riser0035.jpg
http://www.filelodge.com/files/hdd6/138257/Dessins/Num%C3%A9riser0036.jpg
http://www.filelodge.com/files/hdd6/138257/Dessins/Num%C3%A9riser0037.jpg
http://www.filelodge.com/files/hdd6/138257/Dessins/Num%C3%A9riser0038.jpg


OH, and i forgot my other passion :D
http://www.filelodge.com/files/hdd6/138257/PICT0859.JPG

[bhanu]

Really like te anatomy based sketches.But the dudes in the drawing seem to have a bigger face for their body.But the effects are lookinig pretty cool, tell me what paper and pencil do you use?
Keep us excited and updated

[thegreypencil]

great full figure studies :) well the important thing is the learning bit so self conceived or no is nyet really matter!

and great concepts :) i totally dig the cyberpunk-FU of your ideas!
props!:yayca:

[dfacto]

Hmm, you know, I'd crit something, but you've got a handle on everything so far. What you've got problems with, you're working on, and the rest of the stuff looks super.

Really nice posts man, keep it up!

[Alcian]

Great studies, lots of improvement.

[Recursive_End]

Thanks for the replies :)
Bhanu: Thanks for noticing :) And i use a normal Pentel P205 with HB lead, and the paper: This one (http://www.rigolbellesarts.com/documents/img_ca_125_canson_blocart.jpg) :)
Thegreypencil:Thanks man :) . And yeah, i should really understand totally how the body works. So i dont have those problems anymore. :)
Dfacto:Thanks :) Well, if you have any, dont hesitate.
Alcian:Thank you :)
Ok , a 20 minute character fir today. 8)
http://www.filelodge.com/files/hdd6/138257/Dessins/Num%C3%A9riser0040.jpg
Still have to do a few things on him

[bhanu]

Great for 20 min pic.
I just cant wait to see it finished.Are you going to finish it?
Thanks for the info,but I will stick to normal blank pages.
Keep It up.

[thegreypencil]

great work there recursive_end, as usual :)

his right arm needs work though but ill bet you're already thining that so im awaiting the final with bated breath.

[Kronos]

your a fucking machine.....

much respect....
http://pix.nofrag.com/ee/32/50ff2b76540a3e42178390180c25t2.jpg
GENIUS!

my one crit of late would be where are the perspective studies..... but thats not even a crit, just keep doing whatever your doing.....GENIUS!!!!!

[Recursive_End]

bhanu: Thanks :), well, i tried as far as i could. about the paper itself, its just a very smooth one. No need of some high quality expensive paper. At least, for the moment :=)
thegreypencil: Thanks, and yeah, that arm really bugged me. Hope its better now ^^
Kronos: Well, long time no see :) .... :x Perspective.... a word i completly forgot. :S Well now that you reminded me, i gonna do some. THanks for dropping by :)
Ok, update for the weird death soldier... whatever
http://pix.nofrag.com/4c/8f/ca9229b1dd06b67aee3faebab784t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/4c/8f/ca9229b1dd06b67aee3faebab784.html)

[frog and *BAM*]

Wow amazing stuff, alot of imagination and creativity here. And your people are really awesome, NICE!

[Recursive_End]

Thanks Frog and *BAM* :)
Here's some random doodle
http://pix.nofrag.com/c2/9f/5a2cf1ba53b6b4b6dfcc5cbe42d7t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/c2/9f/5a2cf1ba53b6b4b6dfcc5cbe42d7.html)

[bhanu]

Oh man you gonna go far,
So tight pencils and shading.Are the last one doodles ,they look better than my finished stuff.The fist of the secon last pic looks a wee bit weak.
Seriously cool.

[evildisco]

You are a force to be reckoned, hehehe.

Keep it up dude.

[Unbreakable]

wow really nice stuff you got going in this thread. much love

[thegreypencil]

hey there.

your style mug runneth over dude. nice random doodle..schweet!

heres my crit: make em necks a lil wee bit longer? they look kinda stunted, not lookin very mobile et all.

[Summer Pudding]

you've got some great designs and unusual ideas in here. Nice one.

Pudiqin

[devil-inside]

Wow! I came to retribute the visit that you made at my sketchbook and I'm totally amazed with your drawings, man. You can do great stuff with pencil! I really appreaciate your anatomy knowledge and the concepts that you use too. I'll certainly keep an eye in your sketchbook! ^^

[Andy P]

Nice stuff going on man, I really like it when you use geometric shapes to break up the faces/compositions. Kinda reminds me of stuff Mark English (http://www.illustrationacademy.com/Images/MarkEnglish/Illustrations/Jefferson.jpg) used to do a bit. Your rendering skills are solid dude, would like to see some more emphasis on pure line, but that's just me. Keep it comin!

[Recursive_End]

Thanks alot guys !!
Well this will be an empty post, cause today is b-day :D !
So i'll have fun and at a library eat some books with my gf :)
bhanu:Thanks man! I'll be more carefull next time :) and its when your bring less attention to things that they'll come out as exact as you learned it :) so study and it'll come all by itself !
evildisco: Thank you! well yes maybe, but im still at the beginning :)
Unbreakable: Thanks! glad you like it :)
Thegreypencil: Thank you sir , and thanks for the attention :)
Summer Pudding: Thanks :) Im really inspired by your paintings, so dont stop doing em
Devil-Inside: Thank you, your doing some nice stuff too :)
Andy P: Thanks, and i never heard of that guy... what a shame, he's doing some cool stuff ! And thanks for the advice :)

Ok, leave me a bit of time and i'll come up with some cool stuff :)

[bhanu]

Happy happy birthday to you my freind,
Cool ,I also turned 18 this october.Go out and have a blast.
You have just become an adult ,so enjoy your birthday responsibly,Hehe.
Or you can drink booze ,do some girls and pass out and stuff if you want to.
Still have fun.
And Keep us updated

[ArcoNL]

Absolutely great pencil work! And I love the geometrical stuff in your drawings as well. Will keep an eye on your SB.
Happy birthday btw.....:)

[Lazy]

Thank you very much!
And a happy birthday to you too!!!
Cheers and keep posting the goodness!!

[T-Raktor]

Heheh. The new anatomy studies are neat dude :) Mooore (damand the masses!)

[Recursive_End]

bhanu:Thanks man! I did drink, but not too much :) i just spent some time with my family and friends
ArcoNL: Thanks :) glad you like it !
Lazy:Thank you, i will :)
T-Raktor:Thanks, been a bit hectic these last days, but i'll do my best :)
Ok, two ugly pages while i was watching collateral :upset:
http://pix.nofrag.com/c4/48/a9d7da5b962f7d022d495a4a7d72t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/c4/48/a9d7da5b962f7d022d495a4a7d72.html)
http://pix.nofrag.com/da/a4/776621730ddb22d56d58a6f75072t2.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/da/a4/776621730ddb22d56d58a6f75072.html)
And thx Liam if your reading this :)