Sketches For excercise

Khobe 16 Apr 2016

This might be the #4 sketch, the one on the bottom right you wanted me to comment on, but I wasn't too sure. If this is the one then I would say the proportions are pretty good and it's the most artistic looking of the bunch. Explore the proportions and the shapes of the subject slowly while you trace lightly, take your time to really observe, feel the shapes, angles and proportions. Concentrate on your measurement corrections and darken only in the end.

Khobe 15 Apr 2016

This will sound like a silly detail but it's very important, when you hold your charcoal stick you must rest the back of a finger or two slightly on your paper at all times, just to assure the stability of your hand when you trace. From that position you will be able to change the density and width of your lines a lot more easily. Still it demands practice, you can't see this in the videos because of the angle of the camera. Sometimes you can get a glimpse of the back fingers resting on the surface when filmed from the side. Check it out.

Oscarlira 15 Apr 2016

The detail You are Telling me is not silly at all, actually is a great tip to control myself. I would of like You to tell me Your feedback on The last sketch (#4) That i Just post yesterday nigth, i still havent used This tip but i Did The sketch diferent, appparently i noticed a change, but would be great If You can tell me wheter It was diferent or same as all previous ones. Will be working NeXT sketches with improvements You tell me And see they May look diferent. As i say always, thanks For all Your kind guidance And feedback Khobe.

Khobe 14 Apr 2016

You're slowly getting the gist of this. Remember to make your sketch dark only at the end, stay light as long as possible to make your corrections. Nobody sees all the correct measurements at first glance, even masters are only human. Take the time you need to bring a sketch the closest you can step by step to what you see, but without tensions. And be good to yourself!

Oscarlira 15 Apr 2016

Thanks a lot For The feedback Khobe. As i said previously i still havent found The control of charcoal, For some reason The acurate pressure i have with pens And pencils i still dont have with charcoal, I even have though to myself That i May not have The proper charcoal (laughing myself) of Course That is totally wrong is Just a matter of time And sketching hours ti get That. Something That is piece me up is The fact That i cant detail faces at The moment, My sketches looks raw And out of proportions. Of Course Im not giving up or giving excuses Just Telling What i find myself while learning Im This process

Anonymous 14 Apr 2016

Interesting sketching, anatomy is really good, your noses seem a little 2-D looking though, but that is just from my view. Good work.

Oscarlira 15 Apr 2016

Thanks a lot For Your feedback.i dont want to excuse myself with My Answer Just want to tell facts. The fact is That i havent Been Able to control pressure with charcoal when sketching then i generate a mess of dark lines, That And The fact i cant detail in proportion The face with charcoal. Im in a learning process with It And having feedback from You will make myself to get control of This technique

Anonymous 14 Apr 2016

Nice work

Oscarlira 15 Apr 2016

Thanks snake