I went back to drawing with china marker this week, and since it's no longer daubs of digital paint, I get comments like "Oh, you drew a Disney version of her." You should see some of the vapid non-expressions and half-statements that come out of these sessions from people twice my age. They make pretty girls look like butt-ugly neanderthals. When you're faced with a pretty girl and produce an ugly drawing...double fail. You had THREE HOURS. I fucked all these up, but at least I had the sense to start over.
*closest approximation of actual pose (blah -- This model is super powerful and energetic in person; you can't just plop her there like a sack of potatoes and expect coolness.)
**pushed version of pose (back still doesn't look "at rest" enough -- should have straight-lined it)
***head, trying to keep eyes at more "realistic" size (eyes are a lot smaller than I prefer to draw them)
****proportions disregarded, trying to have fun (Fine art be damned!)
Yeah...I find myself only listening
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attend the Saturday morning session, partly because of some
of the people's ignorance and
unwillingness to improve.
I agree that the pose chosen for her
to hold did not do her justice,
seeing how she is an energetic and
lively individual. However, I see
that you took this as a challenge
and turned the static into a more
livelier and altogether more pleasing gesture. I really admire
how you emphasis tilts and angles
to force the figure into the pose
you want to convey.
Disney girls are hot, but not that hot. She's more like a more real tex avery cartoon.
ReplyDeleteThose old people don't know nuthin.
I am glad that I am not the only one to have bad days drawing. I really enjoy your blog, Keep it up.
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