my starting lineup

[admiral_ju00]

after seeing some of the stuff you guys draw, i have a looooooooooooooooong way to go. but here's some of what i have drawn so far.

http://admiral.freewebspace.com/photo.html

Any and ALL critisism is Welcome. (after all, we're all learning from mistakes, eh? :D

[Roam]

Most of your problems lie in proportions and body construction, but hey, at least you are practicing! (which is more than I can say for myself..). But maybe invest in a sketchpad instead of that lined paper? And you're also from Louisville KY! May I ask how old you are? (I myself am currently a student at UoL)

[StephenC]

things to do-
1. Start up that life drawing,
2. Search and read thru all the tutorial threads here.
3. Don't give up.

[admiral_ju00]

Originally posted by Roam
Most of your problems lie in proportions and body construction, but hey, at least you are practicing! (which is more than I can say for myself..). But maybe invest in a sketchpad instead of that lined paper? And you're also from Louisville KY! May I ask how old you are? (I myself am currently a student at UoL)


I'm 23. I also am a student of UofL. Major's in Psyhology.
I do have a Canson//Biggie(whatever) Sketchbook, but that notepad is where i do most of my practice and the better ones get into the sketchpad.

[Johannes]

Hi there
Nice to see someone that wants so much. :)
My tips are, in no particular order
1 buy a anatomybook (U have too ask someone other than me for the title of a good one - it should have a bit o proprtions in it, aswell as basic muscle and skeleton stuff)
2 - buy one of those little "stick men"
3 - buy at least a pack of cheap printerpaper (that lined one sux, however cheap it is), while Ur at it buy a little plastic casing (hmmm, im swedish...) for those printerpapers too - now U can have em with you everywhere.
4 get a box of decent pencils
5 get a good ink pencil too
6 practice, and observe, observe, observe
:D

[helix7]

Since you're already a student, I'd recommend taking a figure drawing class. If you can fit it into your schedule somehow, it would be extremely beneficial.

From the looks of your sketches, I'm guessing you're not drawing from any reference. Try to draw from real life, like people in a park, in a classroom, etc. And challenge yourself by drawing unusual angles. Like try doing some head studies of people from a variety of angles and perspectives. And forget details for now. Focus on shape and proportion.