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I chose this particular image because I wanted to try and incorporate all the details I logged into my notes and see if I could see any difference in the overall outcome. I will tell you that I certainly was more critical as I drew than normal. I also found myself working hard to stay away from my natural intuitive approaches in order to stretch myself. I don't know that I recommend this but for my purposes here it was needed as I am trying to have these techniques become part of my natural process. Once I have practiced enough I am sure they will become more relaxed and happen much easier.
For instance, I usually do not lay in so many planes as I did this time. I think my eye goes right past them and straight into the detail work. Another example concerns placement: I was fully aware of thinking "The ears are higher than the tip of the nose because there is a slight downward tilt to the head". And, "Don't forget to foreshorten the mouth and chin" HUH? Intuitively I just see that and draw it. At least I thought I did. As I look back over my work I see that isn't always true. In going through tutorials and lessons (and tons of practicing!) I am trying to slow down in order to capture the finer details and create more accurate looks.
So 2 questions for everyone...
1) Did I over think it?
2) Do you see any improvements?
And if you are a fellow artist - I would love to know if you have gone through this process and how do you handle it? So please leave a comment and share!
She is gorgeous! So professional looking. You are still overthinking it and overly self critical. I say BRAVO. Give yourself KUDOS and move on to the next one. RELAX.
ReplyDeleteWow! I love this!the detail is incredible! Love the shading. She is very beautiful!!
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