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Distracted
I've been thinking a lot lately about how I've been improving (or, a more worrisome thought, how I haven't) and a few ideas came to mind:
*Draw This Again! That good ol' DTA meme is always good for seeing how you've improved. I've only done that once, and the result was one of my worst drawings in a long time. Maybe I should do another one?
*Finish him! There are many pictures in my gallery that are not "finished", as it were. Because I am slow and lazy and also usually have a backlog of ideas in my head, I often just doodle out the lineart, slap on some flats, and call it a day. There are probably dozens of pictures that I could touch up the color and - most importantly - add some texture and shading to. That's something I really need to put some work into.
*Forced March This is one I'm not fond of because historically it hasn't worked for me. Basically a "draw something every day" sort of thing - either a completed drawing or noticeable progress on something. I end up phoning this in a lot, though.
*Studies This also is historically not good for me because I am impatient. This would involve putting all my fun and creative doodles on hold for a while while I crack open the Loomis and do some serious sketchbook work. I probably should do this (especially because proportions and realistic work are my biggest weakness) but I'd rather pound out some mediocre fanart.
So, what do you suggest? If you have a specific suggestion (e.g. something to redraw or a book to read) feel free to post a link in the comments.
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DTA: That is always a fun meme, you should do another one
Forced March : I actually tried doing this in by submitting a new piece of artwork everyday of March 2010 -___- Kinda failed because I either submitted half-assed pics and resubmitted old pieces on 2 days I think? I tried again by joining a 100-day group thing a friend of mine started but I kept procrastinating and only ended up completing 2 weeks worth of works (everyone else in the group failed too so we tried going for 30 days instead...which still failed).
Studies: I think working on studies will help you out on the Finish Him!
Fatality!part since you will apply what you learned about proportions and values into your more stylistic works.For proportions and realistic works, I'd recommend taking a life-drawing class (if you haven't taken on already). I learned a lot about proportions and values (and helping me break out of the "same face/body" syndrome but I guess it's kinda irrelevant since I don't really see this problem in your works
Or if you don't want to spend money on classes, Pose Maniacs is a good site for practicing proportions (their 30 second drawing option is especially good for gesture drawings!) Drawing from your own observations or stock images are good too (which I really need to get back to doing). #ArtistsHospital has a huge list of resources and tutorials here too.