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Description Anyone have any good ideas for the title to this one? Too drained to think of anything good for it.

People glancing through my scraps might remember this pose from the beginning of the semester, it was from my second week of study, when we were exploring straight lines and the use in drawing the form. For our finals this week, we could either draw three portraits or redraw three poses from earlier in the semester, and, I chose the poses. I've always loved drawing portraits, but, I need the practice drawing the form more. 'Sittin Pretty' is the first of the three. This is the second.

I could have gotten some better detail work on this, had I tried harder. Slacking = bad. I spent several hours on this one, nonetheless. While I do see an improvement of this one over the first time I drew it, I know it could be much better.

4b charcoal on drawing paper
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Comments: 23

MinionOfKetchup [2004-12-21 08:15:09 +0000 UTC]

I think the left foot is turned in a little too much...but if I were you I wouldn't take advice from me. I am, possibly, a 7 on a scale of 1-23 of good criticism. Did that even make any sense? (Implode.)

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alesyira In reply to MinionOfKetchup [2004-12-23 03:05:36 +0000 UTC]

lol

Thank you for the comment. I always appreciate concrit on my art, even if you think it's a bad crit, it always makes me look again for things to improve on.

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mangolious-kiwi [2004-12-20 05:34:40 +0000 UTC]

I like the pose of hte figure and the shading's wonderful. I agree withthe left foot looking a tad bit too wide, the drawing still looks great though! ^_^

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alesyira In reply to mangolious-kiwi [2004-12-23 03:07:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Emania [2004-12-18 22:36:55 +0000 UTC]

Suggestion for title: Do a Little Dance...

And I love it. I think he's dancing the Cha-Cha-Cha...

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alesyira In reply to Emania [2004-12-19 08:48:09 +0000 UTC]

lol, ~get down tonight~!! How funny. Thank you

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Emania In reply to alesyira [2004-12-21 19:00:23 +0000 UTC]

I have so much fun with your stuff, and so much awe and the feeling of watching something beautiful...I feel I should thank you!

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anrehah [2004-12-18 21:58:37 +0000 UTC]

You detail muscles so damn well!!! It always makes my jaw drop to see such wonderful skill; great job!

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alesyira In reply to anrehah [2004-12-19 08:51:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! a whole lot of patience works in a case like this.

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kirayasha [2004-12-18 01:55:14 +0000 UTC]

A+!! I see someone's going to ace her art final!!

As fro a name...what about Mr Nicetush? *scrolls upwards to ogle him some more*

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alesyira In reply to kirayasha [2004-12-18 04:21:31 +0000 UTC]

lol, kira

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kirayasha In reply to alesyira [2004-12-18 12:42:57 +0000 UTC]

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asteraascended [2004-12-17 18:56:21 +0000 UTC]

Boy I'm having trouble picking which of your figures I want to fav. ^_^

One thing I did want to comment on with this one was that left foot. As I have seen in your other drawings, generally your feet are really amazing, and that one here just strikes me as off for some reason. This gesture is really wonderful through the lower body, but something in the upper body just looks off to me. I think it's the placement of the left shoulder though I could have to see the image to really say. I am going to guess from the pose that this is done from an image and not a model just cause it would be really hard to hold. lol But still, the tonal work is beautiful and I am really fond of the lower back area.

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alesyira In reply to asteraascended [2004-12-17 20:58:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! Getting concrit on my art is always great; it makes me take another look to see where I might have been lax in my detailing. Here's a [link] to the original photograph I used, the link should work for at least another day or two (Not sure when or if they change these out, come the end of the semester.)

That pose was weird to draw, both times, because it looks so ... unnatural. But it's such great practice! Thanks again for your comments

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asteraascended In reply to alesyira [2004-12-17 23:30:24 +0000 UTC]

All right, now let me look and see.

It must be strange working from the computer screen, heh. Well one thing I notice about the arm now it that in your drawing it is picking up more light than it seems to be in the photograph. Since the body is turned from us a little that arm is a bit more back in space and the shadow that runs along the back continues onto the arm. There are high points of light on the arm but in relation to the high points of light on the upperback/nexk area for example, they are not as strong.

The foot issue is more apparent now as well. The foot is just a TAD too wide compared to the ankle I think. Its enough to make the foot noticeably appear odd in perspective of how we see the leg turned. Also, I think the tone of the inside of the leg running up the calf could be more consistent. Having the heel be very light against the other section of the foot would really make it pop.

Be careful not to push your reflected light to rivaling your direct light.

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alesyira In reply to asteraascended [2004-12-19 08:53:51 +0000 UTC]

Sweet, excellent critique! I will definitely keep these in mind for when I attack my next figure drawing. Thank you for taking the time to take a closer look at that, getting somenoe to help point out things I need to work on is always VERY appreciated.

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asteraascended In reply to alesyira [2004-12-19 18:16:42 +0000 UTC]

Hye I know what you mean! I can't even imageine not havnig the feedback of the 17 other people in my Figure Drawing class. ^_^ I have watched you so I will keep an eye on you and give you as best feedback as I can.

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gokuyert [2004-12-17 16:52:01 +0000 UTC]

lol, title it gumby
cause he is stretching all weirdish like

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alesyira In reply to gokuyert [2004-12-19 08:55:05 +0000 UTC]

lol, true true, this guy has been in some of the WEIRDEST poses this semester.

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Urd-chan [2004-12-17 12:11:12 +0000 UTC]

Very unusual pose... Amazing job on the art, though. Your ability with shading never ceases to amaze me.

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alesyira In reply to Urd-chan [2004-12-19 08:56:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Urd-chan. This guy always has the most unique poses. It helps make for some interesting PAINS IN THE ASSES when drawing. XD But it's all good in the name of learning.

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megaminokamo [2004-12-17 08:35:03 +0000 UTC]

"Where did THAT come from?" or "Whoooooaaa... I don't have an arm... COOL!"

I dunno, something dumb like that. XD;;;

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alesyira In reply to megaminokamo [2004-12-19 08:59:05 +0000 UTC]

lol!

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