Forum posts by Eshlost

Hey, thank you for kind words.
I've watched the videos suggested by polyvios and I think I took away the same thing you've said, that I should be focusing on faster gestures, but... I don't know why but somehow I feel like 30 or 60 second gestures turn out to be stiffer than the longer ones I make. I think it's because I usually take my time to observe the figure, while most artists I've watched doing gestures kind of jump right into it the very second they see the pose, however if I do that it really feel like some mindless doodles with no gesture to speak of. It's odd to me because most suggestions I've got from youtube videos or elsewhere was the opposite "If your gestures seem to be stiff then try doing quicker poses".
Any suggestion on that?

Hello!
If I could give you a word of advice it would be not to focus on the anatomy itself yet. Anatomy comes in later once you have established good gesture, proportions and later shapes!
Initial line of action seems to be well placed (I assume that because I can tell which references have been used, means you've conveyed the pose well :) ), so you need to learn where to go from there. I suggest you watch these (In this exact order):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74HR59yFZ7Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uEtdDvK6Xo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0660Fuih7qo

If you haven't yet discovered Proko yourself, I suggest you pretty much follow his entire youtube learning series, it's pure gold! Just try not to "binge watch" the material, meaning that, try to practice for at least 1 week with each video. If it's about gesture - 1 week of gesture drawings. If it's about basic shapes - 1 weeks of basic shapes and so on!

Thank you for your quick response!
So, just to clarify, you think my figures are stiff and lack flow? I'd like to know what you think I should focus on specifically.
To answer your question: No I was just taking random intervals I've set myself, I haven't tried the class mode yet.
I'll be sure to check those videos out tomorrow, for tonight my creative energy has been emptied :D
Thanks again!

Hello,

I'd appreciate any critique and insights for gesture and shapes/forms. Anything wrong with these that hits the eye? Any advice on how to exercise better? Anything that comes to mind is welcome, I believe looking for feedback is important.
Thanks in advance.