So, I did it! I finally built up the courage to post some of my gesture work for a critique in the Proko Figure Drawing class.
And … It was great!
Obviously, this was not the entire critique post. There was quite a bit more. Quite a bit more information under the “Areas for Improvement.” There was so much good information there. Again, thanks to Jesper for this critique.
This gave me not only the confidence to continue on but I think I also overcame a fear of the critique. I have heard that this is a necessary part of growth in ability and now I see why. You can hear things on videos but when it is applied to your own drawings there is something that clicks.
Since, then I have followed the advice and moved on to The Bean for these last two weeks.
The Bean Drawings
This sole focus on the bean was good for me. I learnt a lot. I think I have a good grasp of what is happening with the bean. However, I still know that there is still room for improvement as there are some things that I still feel I don’t have quite right. Like getting the lines exactly where they need to be. But that will come with time.
I must say that for this two weeks I had no down moments. Even thought it was not always smooth sailing. Jesper, mentioned a few things in the critique and I think it worked. I actually enjoyed these last two weeks more than any of the weeks prior. It was nice!
I will be posting my last page of beans to the site for another critique. Wish me luck!
Below is the .pdf with all my practice papers, all full of beans!