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I like this one verry much ! The only thing that bothers me, if I may speak 
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hahaha! hiii!! yeah sorry about that. my scanner's not working so i have to take pictures of my work with my camera phone. and then i can't take pictures directly overhead because there'll be a shadow on the drawing. hahaha. but i'll try to find decent lighting next time! thanks for pointing that out.
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OH Yes I saw them all they look much better Thank you!
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Great job here Louie! The figure as a whole is quite balanced!
Since you got the proportion right, maybe in this one you can try to force the shading values a little bit more. See how black you got that shirt in contrast with her face? Shoot for something like that with the other elements of her face so it can become the main focus of attention.
Keep in mind that not all photographs have an "ideal" light setting, so get a better result, you always need to adapt when you study drawing or painting.
BTW I noticed you use that you use the grid technique quite often. While its a good way to start, don´t get used to it, otherwise you´ll never be able to draw without it. Our eyes can get addicted quite easily, so whenever you can, draw from nothing more than your observation using only guide lines to construct the figure as I explained the other day.
Keep it up girl! You´r in the right way! Cheers!
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i'm so scared i might ruin the drawing if i shade it too dark. :s but i guess that's pointless fear. hahaha. alright, from this point forward, i'm gonna shade darker. and yes, i use the grid in every single drawing i do now. i didn't know it could be bad. but thanks for the heads up! it gets frustrating having to erase the lines anyway. haha! thank you so much for being so patient with me. i'm being a good student and i'm taking all your advice to heart. cheeers!
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Well that´s what studies are made for =]
Use those to try something different, even if it turns out pretty horrible, its just a study and you can start a new one, a better one each time you do it. I know its hard, but learn to let go of the preciousness of a finished work, because all the experience is in your head, and you can apply it whenever you want. Your greatest work will almost always be your next one when you´r seeking constant drawing development.
Visual arts are all about how often you train your eye to see what we normally don´t see. Having technique is good of course, but it is in our eye perception where the secret lies. 8]
But yeah, the grid technique can pretty much hinder your evolution over time. Its the same with any other technique that makes you worry more about copying lines and forget about perceiving the figure. Like I said, your eyes can get used to something pretty quick, and trust me, its a pain in the #@$ to let go of these addictions after a while. Try to sketch more naturally and freely each time. Don´t worry too much on getting a perfect line but focus on getting the perfect figure.
Oh, and I forgot, always back away from a drawing from time to time. Go see it from a distance (1-2m if its an A4) to see the overall shape of it.
Hey not a problem girl, ty for listening as always! Hope this really helps you get on a fast lane of improvement.
See you later! Cheers _o/
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"..but learn to let go of the preciousness of a finished work, because all the experience is in your head, and you can apply it whenever you want. Your greatest work will almost always be your next one when your seeking constant drawing development."
this is the best thing ive heard in weeks. and it hit home so hard i wanted to bang my head on the wall. hahaha. you're right. experience is always more important than the destination. thanks for pointing that out and knocking some sense into me.
yeah i do try to check my work from a distance. i usually check every 10 minutes or so. or when my legs start getting cramps. i work on the floor, i never got used to working on a table. hahaha. is that bad?
i was looking for a decent magazine with B&W pictures last night and i couldn't find one. where do you suggest i look for B&W pictures? (except for the internet)
thanks again, master kimio. you're the greatest!
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lol, not that there´s a universal truth to it, but I believe thats a good way to start. Without any kind of addictions and unnecessary barriers. =]
Don´t feel bad about this, because its a common "mistake". When we start, we always struggle to really let go, but sometimes there´s people that never let go and they never get better as well!
The good side about those studies is that you´ll become used to really perceiving the figure and after a while you´ll be able to draw it freely, without references (but always use then when you can XD~). After that, When you really let your mind go free, there´s no telling which great artwork can come from a blank piece of paper! I saw this video today about this issue, you should check it out as well, its quite fun! ([link] )
Well, about working on the floor or the table, I guess thats just a personal choice. But the ideal way to draw and paint is from an inclined surface so your neck and back don´t get too much stressed after hours of work
About the pictures, you should look for images taken from professional photographers (forget about commercial work, keep an eye for artistic photographs, specially artistic nudes). I don´t know if that kind of reference material is heavily available in your area, but the best place is the Internet yeah, because even in DA theres a bunch of exquisite photographers who posts excellent photos that are perfect for us to study.
But hey, NP Louie! You´re sweetest, keep up the good work! _o/
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that video was epic. totally made my day! thank you so much!! i can never ever thank you enough. hahaha. GAME FACE ON!!
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Thats some gooood advice right there! Now you know it, don´t worry, but do something, do anything!!! XD~~
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oh! the eyes are very very really *___* and I also made a portrait of Kate, if you want to go see it in my Gallery
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i see you're also fond of eyes! aren't they the greatest part of the human body? haha.
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Absolutely yes! are certainly the most expressive
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