Unit Three: Limbs

Well here's the thing, I love Bridgman's life drawing for MOST of the body. That being said, he's a real let down when learning to draw legs. I'm having to rely on my other books pretty heavily and of course, the references I've got. Also I'm going to have to spend some time drawing my own legs. 

I seriously thought I'd have more to say here. I wish I did but I don't. The limb unit is finished and I think I'm ready to move on to the hands and feet. Something I've wanted to tackle (because they're important but very hard) and now it's time. 

Unit Three: Limbs cont'd

Continuing on with some gestures and then getting back to arms and legs.

Gesture drawings are an important part of your balanced art breakfast. They also taste like fish oil vitamins. Trust me if you've never taken fish oil, that's not a compliment. 

It's an "Arms Race" oh lord do I need to stop making puns. I should go to confession "forgive me father for I have punned." Nah, wouldn't work, not Pun Catholic. Anyway, just some reference drawings from one of my books. 

References but from imagination. Did a couple of large people arms and some regular ones. Fun times, fun times. 

Coming soon, legs, in original recipe and extra crispy... okay I'm done I'll go sit in the corner and think about my life choices. 

I wish I had more to say today but I don't. Conceptart.org is being frustrating but otherwise things are about the same as always. Lousy but livable. Gotta keep working toward the goal.

Bonus post: More Toros

Pretty much what it says on the tin. More practice with digital paint and torsos. I tried something a bit different this time in that I didn't refine the black and white as much as I usually do. Instead I used it as an underpainting and when I did the color tried to get the details and refinement there. I think I'm going the right way but I still don't feel like I'm there yet.

The issue I'm having is I'm not really sure the shadows are gelling right. I'm going to have to work on that more. In the meantime, more stuff coming soon. I have a whole bunch of stuff that needs scanning and posting.