I've been taking a portrait class for the last couple of weeks and I've realized that I really like drawing portraits! The features of the human face are so interesting. Everyong is so distinctly different, yet we are the same. Trying to capture the little things that make each us who we are is SO FREAKING HARD on paper. Major kudos to anyone who can draw out there.
Anyways, I think I'm going to start scanning things and posting my drawings here. What does that makes this journal? Personal, graphic, and art now. Interesting.
A couple of minutes ago, I scanned some eyes I was working on with the intention of posting them. For the first time I realize how the scanner actually does make them look yucky. I swear, THEY LOOKED BETTER ON PAPER! The scanner didn't pick up on the subtle, detailed shading, so it look like there is a straight line/edge to the shadow. You'll see what I mean...
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This scan is driving me nuts. The bridge of the nose was shaded and everything was blended nicely!
BUT NO! Of course the scanner didn't pick up on that. Oh well, what can you do?
The first eye was modeled by my best friend.
The second pair of eyes belongs to Leonardo Dicaprio. Some of you may have noticed that my Leo obsession is starting to creep back into my life. My final portrait for the class will be of him, so I need to practice his eyes. He's a cutie.
Speaking of Leonardo Dicaprio: If you could take a quick look at THIS post I'd be very grateful.
I'd love any constructive criticism. I've just started drawing and I really really want to get better. :)
Anyways, I think I'm going to start scanning things and posting my drawings here. What does that makes this journal? Personal, graphic, and art now. Interesting.
A couple of minutes ago, I scanned some eyes I was working on with the intention of posting them. For the first time I realize how the scanner actually does make them look yucky. I swear, THEY LOOKED BETTER ON PAPER! The scanner didn't pick up on the subtle, detailed shading, so it look like there is a straight line/edge to the shadow. You'll see what I mean...
This scan is driving me nuts. The bridge of the nose was shaded and everything was blended nicely!
BUT NO! Of course the scanner didn't pick up on that. Oh well, what can you do?
The first eye was modeled by my best friend.
The second pair of eyes belongs to Leonardo Dicaprio. Some of you may have noticed that my Leo obsession is starting to creep back into my life. My final portrait for the class will be of him, so I need to practice his eyes. He's a cutie.
Speaking of Leonardo Dicaprio: If you could take a quick look at THIS post I'd be very grateful.
I'd love any constructive criticism. I've just started drawing and I really really want to get better. :)
