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stayinwonderland · 09-17-2011, 07:11 PM

The saga so far...

I used to dream of being an illustrator in high school and then I went to college and ended up being a graphic designer/web designer for 10 years, stuck behind a desk, getting told off by the boss for surfing the net... enough was enough.

I quit my job, now I'm freelance and am studying to pursue my original dream. But I never truly 'studied' when I was a kid so now is the time.

Hoping that I'll noticeably improve in this thread. I'm not happy at all with where I'm at with anatomy so bear with me!

stayinwonderland · 09-17-2011, 07:16 PM

stayinwonderland · 09-17-2011, 07:17 PM

stayinwonderland · 09-17-2011, 07:19 PM

You may notice my annotations. If it has an 'x' by it, that means it's crap. Or if it has 'crap' by it... lol.

AlexTooth · 09-18-2011, 09:15 AM

Good work on the anatomy! Remember memory exercise etc

they help, well, remembering stuff

stayinwonderland · 09-18-2011, 09:48 AM

Thanks Alex. That's what this is mainly about; studying so I can improve my mental library.

stayinwonderland · 09-20-2011, 05:33 PM

Today's study. Getting better at structuring the head/skull. Just need to work on features.

stace · 09-20-2011, 05:58 PM

Hey Andy, props to you for pursuing your passion.

It gets easier from here, despite how frustrating it can be at times. You're definitely on the right track! Are you studying from Bridgman or Hogarth or anyone? I have a pdf of Hogarth's How To Draw Heads if you're interested!

And just like Alex said, do try to draw what you've learned from memory. It will show you what you still need to learn.

stayinwonderland · 09:22 AM

Thanks for the encouragement

I have the Hogarth book. I think I prefer Loomis. I also watch a bit of david finch.

There is much to learn!

EDIT: Although loomis doesn't have much decent hand related work whereas hogarth is better for that!

stayinwonderland · 09-22-2011, 06:28 PM

First shot and hand studies.... in years.

These may be crap.

stayinwonderland · 09-27-2011, 05:15 PM

Like what you guys said, putting what i'm learning into practise.

Here's a wee sketch of a ninja turtle. I hope to paint him soon.

For the physique I used a picture of Dexter Jackson

stayinwonderland · 10-03-2011, 07:58 AM

Haven't done pencil studies for a few days but have been working up the ninja turtle... nervously as i'm not too comfortable painting characters.

Here's a WIP.

Tips please!

stayinwonderland · 10-07-2011, 03:22 PM

Still haven't done much pencil studies yet because I've been full time on my ninja turtle.

Although this is a thread for pencil anatomy I wanted to share my ninja turtle work because a) I'm really pleased with it and b) It's kind of in the realms of anatomy study too.

So here's my progress so far...

Feedback much appreciated.

Will post more later when (hopefully) it's finished!

Exhausted!

stayinwonderland · 10-07-2011, 07:34 PM

Ninja Turtle about finished...

Want to add something but not sure what.

JohnSilva · 10-07-2011, 08:21 PM

Cool anatomy pencil studies!
The ninja turtle turned out cool too, an advise would be to make the textures a bit more obvious (at the moment everything seems the same material) and play a bit more with hard/soft edges to give more focal point

keep it up!

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stayinwonderland Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 70 Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Stayinwonderland's sketchbook: pencil anatomy studies 09-17-2011, 07:11 PM The saga so far... I used to dream of being an illustrator in high school and then I went to college and ended up being a graphic designer/web designer for 10 years, stuck behind a desk, getting told off by the boss for surfing the net... enough was enough. I quit my job, now I'm freelance and am studying to pursue my original dream. But I never truly 'studied' when I was a kid so now is the time. Hoping that I'll noticeably improve in this thread. I'm not happy at all with where I'm at with anatomy so bear with me!

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stayinwonderland Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 70 Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	09-17-2011, 07:19 PM You may notice my annotations. If it has an 'x' by it, that means it's crap. Or if it has 'crap' by it... lol.

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AlexTooth Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 825 Senior Member My Mood: Thanks: 478 Thanked 366 Times in 311 Posts	09-18-2011, 09:15 AM Good work on the anatomy! Remember memory exercise etc they help, well, remembering stuff __________________ Sketchbook Website Blog DeviantArt Twitter Facebook

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stayinwonderland Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 70 Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	09-18-2011, 09:48 AM Thanks Alex. That's what this is mainly about; studying so I can improve my mental library.

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stayinwonderland Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 70 Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	09-20-2011, 05:33 PM Today's study. Getting better at structuring the head/skull. Just need to work on features.

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stace Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 647 Senior Member Thanks: 414 Thanked 382 Times in 351 Posts	09-20-2011, 05:58 PM Hey Andy, props to you for pursuing your passion. It gets easier from here, despite how frustrating it can be at times. You're definitely on the right track! Are you studying from Bridgman or Hogarth or anyone? I have a pdf of Hogarth's How To Draw Heads if you're interested! And just like Alex said, do try to draw what you've learned from memory. It will show you what you still need to learn. __________________ You should ALWAYS crit a girl! (sketchbook)

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stayinwonderland Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 70 Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	09-20-2011, 06:08 PM Thanks for the encouragement I have the Hogarth book. I think I prefer Loomis. I also watch a bit of david finch. There is much to learn! EDIT: Although loomis doesn't have much decent hand related work whereas hogarth is better for that! Last edited by stayinwonderland; 09-21-2011 at 09:22 AM.

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stayinwonderland Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 70 Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	09-22-2011, 06:28 PM First shot and hand studies.... in years. These may be crap.

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stayinwonderland Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 70 Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	09-27-2011, 05:15 PM Like what you guys said, putting what i'm learning into practise. Here's a wee sketch of a ninja turtle. I hope to paint him soon. For the physique I used a picture of Dexter Jackson

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stayinwonderland Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 70 Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	10-03-2011, 07:58 AM Haven't done pencil studies for a few days but have been working up the ninja turtle... nervously as i'm not too comfortable painting characters. Here's a WIP. Tips please!

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stayinwonderland Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 70 Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	10-07-2011, 03:22 PM Still haven't done much pencil studies yet because I've been full time on my ninja turtle. Although this is a thread for pencil anatomy I wanted to share my ninja turtle work because a) I'm really pleased with it and b) It's kind of in the realms of anatomy study too. So here's my progress so far... Feedback much appreciated. Will post more later when (hopefully) it's finished! Exhausted!

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stayinwonderland Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 70 Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	10-07-2011, 07:34 PM Ninja Turtle about finished... Want to add something but not sure what.

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JohnSilva Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,052 Moderator My Mood: Thanks: 801 Thanked 424 Times in 353 Posts	10-07-2011, 08:21 PM Cool anatomy pencil studies! The ninja turtle turned out cool too, an advise would be to make the textures a bit more obvious (at the moment everything seems the same material) and play a bit more with hard/soft edges to give more focal point keep it up! __________________ -Twitter-Facebook JohnSilvaArt@gmail.com Portfolio cghub sketchbook Anatomicae Study Jams - Join us now!!