still learning
Member since Sep-6-02
43 posts, 5 feedbacks,
Sep-06-02, 06:33 AM ()
"hi guys"
Hi guys,
Here is a drawing I did of my grandad two weeks ago. I've only just recently started drawing again after scoring a miserable 29% for art in school last year. This drawing is my second attempt at portraiture, I would have sent you my first but it is far too shocking to show you guys. Anyway, please give me some advice on what I could do to make my next portrait look better, it will be most appreciated.
Thanks guys,
John.
itoy
Member since Aug-29-02
149 posts, 2 feedbacks,
Sep-06-02, 08:50 AM ()
1. "RE: hi guys"
Nice job John, looks like a picture. You got a great skin tone and the collar you really nailed it. If only you can smoothen out a little bit the background shading, I'll say it again you got a picture there buddy not a drawing.
Bravo! Wonderful work. You're really talented. What are you using to draw with, by the way? Do you use a grid? I'd love to see anythng else you've done, too.
I went back and actually READ your post this time:P and decided to see what kind of advice I could give you... for starters, don't listen to your professors - you're talented.
Second, regarding your concern with the background, I decided to apply my own technique of NO background to your drawing (using Photoshop) to see what would happen. Here's what happened.
Also, I bumped up your whites slightly (basically giving the drawing more contrast). See what you think.
Again, keep working - if you're really just starting out, you've got it.
Melissa_M
Member since Aug-23-02
326 posts, 6 feedbacks,
Sep-06-02, 04:52 PM ()
4. "RE: hi guys"
Wonderful job, John! You certainly do have talent! There's lots of great detail and feeling in your piece. Yes, more contrast would probably be better in your next one, but keep going!
- Melissa (aka: Honey Bee)
still learning
Member since Sep-6-02
43 posts, 5 feedbacks,
Sep-06-02, 05:51 PM ()
5. "RE: hi guys"
Thanks guys for your comments, I really like what you did to the picture, it looks great. I will keep your advice in mind while working on my next portrait.
Thank you,
John.
absolute
Member since Aug-24-02
895 posts, 12 feedbacks,
Sep-06-02, 06:34 PM ()
6. "RE: hi guys"
OUTSTANDING !! i like everything about it,...but i was wondering what it would look like with a jet black background? i think your art teachers were just jealous. you do exellent work.
seeker68
Member since Aug-22-02
9 posts, 2 feedbacks,
Sep-06-02, 10:06 PM ()
9. "RE: hi guys"
Your drawing is amazing...... Farout, I can't believe that you only got 29% John you are very talented, I can't wait to see your next portrait!!
Jess
Member since Aug-25-02
109 posts, 4 feedbacks,
Sep-15-02, 11:27 PM ()
10. "RE: hi guys"
You either improved a whole lot with this one, or your teachers are crazy. This is a picture with some real...soul I guess you could say, cos you got the form and the proportions down pat, you can focus on your grandpa's expression, which is really nice, I was thinking try a dark bground too, since you've already started, make it pop out a bit more. Is there more??
