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February 11, 2025 5:06pm #37594Hey, I want to hear your thoughts on this sketch I recently drew. The second (bottom) image is mirrored to see mistakes and I am aware what I need to work on. But I want to hear your thoughts.
Critique of ALL levels experience of art is welcomed. I did another post recently (https://line-of-action.com/forums/topic/foreshortening-practice) and there was still no critique. Am I doing anything wrong?
https://imgur.com/a/06QXXZUFebruary 13, 2025 10:37pm #37606I can't fully critique this drawing since it feels like it's still in the beginning stages. The lines are very stiff and the anatomy is misrepresented. I'm assuming these are from your imagination. I would say study your anatomy and maybe put yourself in the poses you'd like to draw to feel how your bones and muscles sit in position. The way the pelvis and legs look in your drawings looks unnatural. Solid work though, keep at it and really understand your lines and anatomy.2February 14, 2025 4:33am #37607It's difficult to give useful critique when you don't specify what you want input on. Especially since you lead with saying you are aware of what you want to work on!2February 15, 2025 6:11pm #37614February 16, 2025 5:28am #37615Hi!
Both torsi actually look really good to me. Overall solid work and great job on the foreshortening.
I'd recommend focusing on the legs next, and especially feet, as those stand out to me in both images.
In the first sketch, her left leg appears straightened out, which feels slightly unnatural because she's holding it out sideways, with her right leg vertical and weightbearing. I also can't tell if her left heel is on the ground with the foot tilted inward, or if the heel is raised with only the toes on the ground, and if the toes are flat or pointed.
In the second sketch, you seem uncertain about the feet, knees, and how her thighs attach to the torso.
The lens distortion adds a really nice touch, but be aware that it obscures proportions - if you're using a reference image, double-check the size of the upper legs and the feet.
Maybe practice how the knee, foot, and prominent leg muscles look from different directions. Also take a look at how things change when the leg bends. You clearly have a very good eye when drawing from reference, but make sure you fully understand the underlying shapes, not just the outline.2
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