People and Character Studies in November

Heather Boyd

Finished up Stylizing Characters class, pretty helpful how to read other people’s styles. Kept at arm anatomy and the elbow, quite cool how we are built. Not as much done as hoped, but a lot of struggle with my father’s depression has left me quite bleak.

I had thought of doing an advent Christmas challenge, but I want to try to finish up some classes undone and work on a few dream portfolio works. After all it’s christmas, no need for extra stress.

Heather Boyd

Proko’s Loomis head exercise part 1 (7 months ago video). This is actually really useful and I added in my own observations.

Used Pinterest portrait references for these faceless ladies.

Thanks,

burvantill

I’m having a tough time with heads. I borrowed the Loomis book for drawing heads and it’s got me alllll jacked up. I’m going to start over again with Proko and not look in the Loomis book anymore. I think Proko explains the process better.

Heather Boyd

@burvantill

If you do the same video as I did and share it, we can do it together. Part 1. I’m on Part 2 tomorrow.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wAOldLWIDSM

burvantill

@Heather-Boyd Yes! I started watching part 1 before dinner. I will finish it tonight and practice before bed. thankyou for the encouragement.

burvantill

Proko quick heads part 1. Feeling better about this. Thanx @Heather-Boyd

Heather Boyd

@burvantill

The end of this month’s work on people. Main focus was still Loomis’s head and jaw shape. In order of drawing and I added observational details to see whether I could improve. Proko’s son was my best and my first baby/kid so I’m pleased. Everyone else was a kindly ish of themselves. Now I am returning to finishing up style questionnaire.
Proko’s part 2 video:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JC2ZppKHCqU

burvantill

@Heather-Boyd Nice! I had holiday interruptions. I’m gonna finish part 2 tomorrow.

Heather Boyd

@burvantill

Don’t sweat it. I’m still planning out December.

burvantill

I think I’m getting it. Slooowly. Lol.