Introduciton, and sketches.

[Pencil Soldier]

I figured its about time i introduce myself. My name is Eric Sherman, im 15, a sophmore in highschool, with no formal art education. :) Im very happy to be here today. :p

First off we have two chrecter sketches. These are my charecters on This RP Message Board. (http://) Its a really great board if you like to write sci-fi btw.:D

http://www.angelfire.com/weird2/pencilsoldier/Merc.txt

http://www.angelfire.com/weird2/pencilsoldier/torq.txt

also related to the same board...
http://www.angelfire.com/weird2/pencilsoldier/ark.txt
That one is blown up a bit, hence the messyness.


I think the main things i need to work on right now are folds, anatomy, faces and hands. Hopefuly you guys can help me. Any and all comments are extremly appreciated! Very much, as in alot.:p So bring 'em on!

[poly_cube]

the only tips I can give you is either

A. pick up an anatomy book
B. go to your local community college and take a few art class

and more importantly practice drawing every day. There’s no real magic formula to master these things over night. or some incredibly holy pen.

Practice, practice and practice.

play around with other medium too (traditional and digital)

have fun and good luck man
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[donkeyslayer]

welcome, soldier. of course, there are anatomical flaws (i am sure you can see). the problem i see with your style is, its pretty scribbly. i think you really need to clean up your lines. instead of going back and forth and back and forth on an outline, just go for one stroke. it would greatly improve the appearance of yout pieces. keep on going, bud.

[sic1]

Try to do some contour drawing to help loosen up a bit.

http://www2.evansville.edu/drawinglab/contour.html

Also pick up a book or two, I'd suggest Bridgman's COMPLETE guide to drawing from life. (Basically it's a compilation of a few smaller books of his )

Try to think of basic shapes in 3d space, and whereever you go think of things in simple shapes, and see how they 'deform' in perspective.

[battlemonkey]

the body language of ur two separate characters, make them seem like the same person. plus the pose & theyre both holding knives. looks like u gotta relax ur style, too hard edged. nothing wrong with that, its just my humble opinion. hang around here, u could learn A LOT from these guys~
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