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You know what it is time for some ART POST

Well, winter break time's over and I didn't get done basically any of the projects I set aside to do "over winter break" (Sorry

ctrl_a, I'm afraid that FF logo is too complicated and scary for me.) but at least I didn't completely waste my time sitting on my ass!

Discovered these figure drawing workshops on CGTalk that provide really really nice model photos. Wish I had looked into them earlier, maybe I'd have squandered a little bit less of last quarter... or not. Anyway, foot is weak spot but hand is good.

Progression in which you see how I paint well but sketch like crap

And this:

She's still wearing the Sailor fuku under that dress, I just thought I'd modify this into a portfolio-able piece as well. Revamped the layout majorly and I think it's fairly improved. Reminds me just a teeny tiny bit of Chinese brush painting flavor?

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I agree, the hand is bootiful. The foot is decent, considering that bitch of an angle you had to work with. Wonderful colours you've managed to work in.

God, I miss life drawing. Back in high school, we had this one awesome nude model. He was this 60 year old man with several university degrees, not to mention he was also an expert flamenco dancer.

not to mention he was also an expert flamenco dancer.

Hell yeah! Dancers make the most awesome art models, as I found out here (http://www.livejournal.com/users/nendil/57278.html). I'd have loved to see this guy, don't suppose you have any drawings of him around? =)

Actually, one of the extended studies I did of him was one of my portfolio pieces looooong ago. I snapped a photo for ya. Here ya go. Its kinda not so great because its nearly 6 years old now and I did it either 15 minutes or half an hour. I can't remember now. It's been too long.

Wow, that's weird. Thought I replied to your comment instead of the whole entry. Bah.

Not so great my foot! Wish I could do stuff that clean, especially with... watercolors?? Look at the yuck I turn out from my figure drawing sessions. =P I only do good art when I have like 20 hours to fine-tune it.

;_; I am in envy... I tried to do a painty-type thing with a bunch of cords, and didn't really 'do' well at all...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v59/adilande/Cords.jpg

(Nobody but Nendil look at that, please, it's embarrassing and... weird...)

Oh well. :D I never expected to get anywhere close to your level anyway!

... The nekkie lady kinda scares me, but I like the new dress thing on the scout...

Hey, I think those cords are cool. And the only thing that stops you from getting to my level is yourself - if you're willing to learn, then you're able to. 'Course if you don't have the time to spend on it then that's your own priorities, eh?

I dunno about scary but here's the original reference pic (http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/rebeccak4/Open%20Figure%20Drawing%20Workshop/characterdesigns005_done.jpg). Then again, it might be even more scary in comparison. I seem to have a trend for doing that?

^^; -Biiig sweatdrop- The cords were... kinda a joke for my technology teacher/boss man. I only showed it because it's the only thing I've tried to do in a painty-style. ^^;;

Willing to learn is not the problem--it's lack of a teacher (and/or the inability to weasle my way into having an art class in my schedule. ;_; No room around my requireds.) You can only get yourself so far by studying (or staring intently) at other works/surroundings, no? (I could be wrong. What do I know? I'm only a highschooler.)

O_O; Nudie lady. Now I'm scared both at the fact she's nudie and at how accurate your artwork of her was. So, yep, you made me more scared. ^^;

Quite true, there's only so much you can get out of studying other pictures, but that actually is a lot if you are observant. Better yet, learn from tutorials online! Here (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=226083), here (http://www.sumaleth.com/links), and here (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=196480) are some big lists just to start with, on all subjects and methods and levels. Also, here are some high-quality art forums full of skilled artists who will give critique and advice to each other (and you!):

CGTalk (http://forums.cgsociety.org/)
Sijun (http://forums.sijun.com/)
ConceptArt (http://conceptart.org/forums/)

Hope that's enough to get you started, if you're interested. G'luck!

^^; Yes, Nendil-sensei! Will do, Nendil-sensei!

... as soon as I finish this goshdang HUGE project I've re-done like four times... 'cause I don't want to start over AGAIN... heh...

And... maybe I'll hit the forums... maybe not... -kinda shy about forums, is red to the ears with blushing-

Take your time =) No use in rushing art.

You don't even need to participate in the forums if you're shy (like me) - you can learn a whole lot even just by lurking and looking at other people's art and feedback!

:D I actually don't have that much left, thankfully! It's just the background... which is peacock feathers... so... er... I expect I might get done... oh, I just give up expecting things! ^^;!

Oooh, now there's a thought. -smacks her own forhead for her silliness-

Nendil-Sensei?! Shy?! @.@ The concept eludes me!

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Your art, as always, puts mine to shame.

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