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HAPPY FIGUARY!! Draw 30 of fig every day until the end of feb!
Figure drawing is a fun and good way to get better at drawing humans.
Some free resources:
https://quickposes.com/en/gestures/timed
https://www.quickposes.com/en
http://reference.sketchdaily.net/en
https://quickposes.com/en/gestures/random
https://www.characterdesigns.com/non-nude-photo-index
https://www.lovelifedrawing.com/tutorials/
https://app.posemy.art/
https://line-of-action.com/practice-tools/hands-feet-practice
https://www.rkgk.org/
Might as well check the archives and active /ic/ threads for references:
>>/ic/thread/7019067#p7019080
>>/ic/thread/2015637
>>/ic/thread/6864584
>>/ic/thread/2023233
https://4chanarchives.com/board/ic/thread/2015637
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>>7884378
Only the structure or rendered? Timed figures are great for building speed.
Can I get some tips on taking better pictures of my drawings?
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Hands are hard. I don’t feel in control when drawing them.
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lighting, use a diy diffuser to get even lighting.
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>>7884813
This is incredible! So much ref inspiration. I used the crouching girl on the bottom for picrel. This is amazing.
>>7884847
I have a dump thread here >>>/i/824791 Though I need to update it
>>7884579
Nice pencil shading!
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Idk how to word this but do you guys have any youtubers you watch specifically for figure drawing? There was this one small channel korean youtuber that would post his daily figure drawing sessions and his references would be in the video but I never subscribed to his channel and I cleared my internet cache recently which reset my youtube algo
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>>7880872
14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19?? I dont even know what days these are. Just going to dump it
>>7885044
Dear lord in heaven, that /i/ thread is fucking legit
>>7885060
I hate watching other people draw. Somebody made me watch vilppu do this figure drawing and I was screaming the whole time. I fucking hated it. I dont know how people can watch somebody else draw its fucking maddening.. so short answer = no
>>7885073
I’m jealous. I feel like you used to follow me around and reply to all my drawings with the same comment.
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>>7885073
>disgusting sick fuck
Anon, I sincerely and wholeheartedly apologize for my fucked up misuse of this high art craft. Please take picrel as a token of my appreciation towards you. You deserved more. I'm sorry.
The violinist is playing this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEhc0cqXsYA
>>7885439
OH MY GOD.. I don't know which one I like the best, that epic chun-li or the striking Cammy
>Dear lord in heaven, that /i/ thread is fucking legit
Thank you so much Table! I didn't know /i/ had a 300 image limit too. The thread is falling short of all of what I wanted to post there.
>>7885149
>Thanks! I've seen your stuff for awhile now, looking good keep it up.
Thank you anon! That's really motivating for me, thanks again.
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>>7885617
I've been looking at your drawings in the threads and I love them. They remind me of Balsamique. One day I hope to at least reach a fraction of your skill.
>>7881240
NTA. Steve Huston has 2 figure courses in the IC torrent ("Constructive Figure Drawing" and "Constructing the Figure"). Which one should I start with? I'm a complete beginner.
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>>7885922
Thank you, I still think I'm "missing the point" of these exercises, or something like that. Am I being paranoid?
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>>7885044
Thanks!
>>7886058
Looks nice, but you won't be able to escape drawing faces for long. Also, I think you should really darken the pinches so they look with more depth.
>>7885952
Constructive Figure Drawing teaches really basic stuff, it's really good. The other is when you already know a bit more about form and gesture.
I began with the former.
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>>7885439
Day 20 - i watched all the evangelion rebuild. Mari was the best, she deserved better than Baka shinji.
>>7886243
Im not a foot guy, but even these footsies are too small for me
>>7886219
Yeah you are probably paranoid. Just enjoy the draw
>>7885979
These are fucking legit
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>>7886484
Day 21 - drew that girl from the ic thread
>>7886214
Lol i cut off the heads like this all the time. Redraw it next to it if your spacing is off. It’s like getting a extra life and another try.
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>>7886484
>Im not a foot guy, but even these footsies are too small for me
They look bigger on my sketchbook (they're still too small tho), the pic's angle fucks them up. I need to get a scanner or something.
Are yours done trad too? They look really crisp.
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>>7886489
Day 22 - the kids were drawing XJ9 on discord
>>7886494
Ya i am trad. Pencil and paper. I am using a scanner. It helps a lot. It sucks for picking up hot pink and reds. I have to post process to get the colors back. But for pencil sketches its great - chef recommends!
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>>7886535
Day 23 - I guess i am a day ahead. i asked chatGPT to draw an XJ9 EVA unit and it was so bad that i just drew it myself. Ive never been so upset with a computer before
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>>7886536
Amazing stuff per usual, I love your design decisions
>>7886489
Getting the full fig onto a paper is my biggest recent challenge, it’s crazy. Good idea though.
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>>7885952
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! You're too kind! Yeah, I take things from Balsamique and Roninsong and other niche artists that I find around. If I like at least one of their pieces, I'll take something from it. lol.
>>7886484
This one looks SO COOL. It would be a dream to be able to draw stuff like this for real. I would put it on a frame.
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>>7886882
>..I'd be lying if I said your composition wasn't phenomenal
REALLY??! Waaaoow man, thank you so much! That brings me joy. Do you have a request for a figure day in this Figuary event?
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>>7886548
I used your figure as ref, thanks for the inspo!
>>7887074
=) .. Thanks!!!
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https://filebin.net/3krdjsfnaoas8pnw
>>7886484
Thanks, yours are always so interesting! I always struggle with coming up with ideas :/
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>>7884813
Two years and you can already draw better than me. I ain't the least bit jealous, believe you me. I'm proud that it clicked for you, man. What's got me most excited is the linework, so raw and bold, full of energy. Keep it up.
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some more figgys, it kinda feels like i dont get much further with what im doing, anyone has some recommendations ?
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>>7884287
To whoever did the OP's figure, thanks for the ref!
>>7887204
b..but.. that one was like one of my best works... I feel so confused.. Are you trying to provoke "art dysmorphia" on me? That would be very cruel actually... I love drawing so much.. maybe I should s..stop..
>>7887368
You're doing fine IMO. Those figures are excellent but I'm sure you can feel there are little things off in them, here and there, very subtle details. You're in that point when you know you are good and you feel the itch to do other fun stuff. And you can totally go there of course, but don't get lost in it and forget about these important exercises. Look at this guy >>7887198 >>7885979 how loose and confident those lines are, he grind so much already that those figures look like beautiful signatures, his strokes became artistic. You're in the same artistic vibe, but your stroke's artistic confidence is not at that level yet. Whatever you do, or path you choose, you will get good at it, anyone can tell, Just don't get burned out, and always keep it fun. Try to always come back to figure drawing if you feel lost on your artistic adventures, it will put you back on track instantly.
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>>7887368
>anyone has some recommendations ?
more detailed studies that take longer per figure and limb, and even anatomical studies of the muscles, tendons and bones below in order to understand more how the beef is made so to speak. bridgeman can be complicated for beginners, but you are good enough to get a grasp of what is being shown and taught. but essentially from your level on its just a matter of repeating and doing a lot in order to advance. just keep on drawing and compare your old and new stuff every now and then for a little confidence boost. it usually isnt that noticeable if not put side by side.
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>>7886484
>you are probably paranoid
Alright, I'll take your word for it. Very nice work by the way.
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>>7887277
Thanks! I do try to make the linework graceful, so glad other people take notice
>>7887402
Thanks for the glaze
>>7887368
Either think of people in structure such as boxes and ovals and place them in a space with perspective. OR what I do normally is train to see shapes with volume and then kinda measure them compared to other shapes. Also Take your time too I find 5-20 minute figures the best.
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Still doing stuff no construction. Getting better I think. Trying to get as few lines as possible. More successful with some figs than others in that regard. Deliberately using reference where the model is scrunched up so I have to get the silhouette really correct.
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>>7887402
yeah i see what you mean, my lines are more on the scribbly side but i also hate to ctrl+z 40 times to draw one line. I guess i just keep going and hope for the best.
>>7887414
i mean i did that here and there, and also did some anatomy, but never fully commited to it since it is so fucking boring, but i guess i can´t get around doing that huh
>>7888212
desu, i really hate the box stuff, i use construction in some way but i would prefer to hone my intuition for what looks right or wrong, and not going full basic shape people, because when i start drawing boxy people it kinda fucks with my ability to make a human figure out of it
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>>7887146
No problem anon! Lovely work. OG artist is Paul richer btw , his women are great
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>>7887585
Lovely figgies!
>>7887862
That lady laying in the middle is amazing. Saved.
>>7888212
Your stuff is absolutely incredible. Such a beautiful and elegant way to convey form and gesture.
>>7888215
That ass shot on the upper right figure is my favorite itt. Saving this one just for her!
>>7888534
That's a lot of work! amazing versatility!
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>>7888215
Worried I'm getting a little too erotic/not figure-y enough for this thread. Just some painting studies I did this evening.
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>>7888727
>That lady laying in the middle is amazing
Wow, thank you so much! I think your work is great so to me that's some high praise. I'll keep on trying my best.
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Time is running out on the figuary thing, for a change I'll use some refs to do a quick sequence of 8 pics 18 to 26. That will speed up this thing.
>>7888730
Don't worry man, those pics look artistic, classy and beautiful.
>>7889038
No prob anon! And thank you so much for your kind words! Your use of lines is very nice, it reminds me to this artist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vQhujX4Zpk
>>7889274
Cool figure and pose
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I like how this one came out, but left guy's head is a bit small, I think.
>>7888212
Is upper left an OC? Looks really cool.
>>7889038
Upper left's face is really serene, I like it.
A lot of Sketchdaily references to me seem really stiff, have you noticed that?
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Later today, I'll finish the other 4 of this sequence of 8 pictures.
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>>7889537
What a Fucking retard >_<..!!! 1 of 8's Typo fixed.
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>>7889536
>Upper left's face is really serene, I like it.
Oh thank you, your pic looks great.
>A lot of Sketchdaily references to me seem really stiff, have you noticed that?
Can't say I have actually, but maybe that explains why I don't have that much trouble using them. Guess I ought to find more lively references?
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I'm an NSFW twitter artist so I guess I drew everyday this month. Quick practice I did today
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>>7889780
Nice hatching work! And feet!
>>7889536
Impressive drawing piece!
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Back to drawing, figure skating is really good for keyframing and adds a sense of force that’s hard to find in other artistic disciplines. Alysa Liu totally crushed her routine. Love her energy.
>>7889540
I like this one, good job
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>>7890055
I really like it, it makes more sense to me. It feels like sculpting. I found it a few months ago on X japan as “lasso tool sketching", but it’s nothing new. It’s really just the digital version of sketching with diluted gouache or oils. Here’s an example of Vilppu using this method a decade earlier.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0Sm4A17jec
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>>7890045
>I like this one, good job
Really? =) Thank you so much!
Cool construction method! Nice legs!
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>>7886536
Day 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 (all studies) - its a motherfucking leap year this year. Good figuary boys and girls!
>>7887047
My favorite right here
>>7887198
Damn the shading makes them even better
>>7890045
Shrink the head a little but otherwise, super cool figgie sk8r gurl
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8 out of 8 on this sequence. Day 25, 3 more left. Maybe some of this Figuary thing will bleed into March.
>>7890125
>My favorite right here
Thank you table!! Many nice things in that collage, that yoga girl looking at her own crotch is inspiring, it will be my day 26... congrats on the Complete Figuary! You did it again King!
>>7890154
Oh, you're back again, what a great day! SAVED
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>>7890125
cool work, many little details I like.
>>7890154
top right is really nice
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>>7887198
had to slap together a fig just to post here and say
DIE DIE DIE
born with talent, never known struggle
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>>7890274
i was planning to do her (heh) before the thread was purged probably for wrongthink. i think i'll squeeze it in tomorrow (hehehehhhheheehehee)
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Two.. more.. to.. go.. there's .. still... time..
Fuck, I think that I ate something bad, that ain't gonna help with my last two Figuary pics.... UuuRGHh...
>>7890394
Oh my god! That's so beautiful! Appeal level on point as usual
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I refuse to post without drawings.
>>7890394
My favorite on the thread so far. Incredible hard pose with tons of ambiguity. A few things to watch out for:
- your understanding is correct that the knee and foot usually point in the same direction, but when the figure is under heavy load the ankle breaks as it disperses the weight, making the knee and foot point in different directions. You will notice this in weightlifting, dancing, and skating.
- I think you are losing volume in the way you are joining the arm and torso. In yours, it feels like you are only joining them at the deltoid, which makes it look a little flatter. There are some muscles that attach from the scapula to the humerus that add volume to that joint, like the teres minor.
Amazing work. The base value is adding a lot of solidity to your drawing.
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>>7890414
Love her, I haven’t been this excited about the discipline since Yuzuru. Draw anon don’t hoard references
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>>7890218
time for drawing is scarce, great stuff btw, you post so often and so consistent
>>7890274
thanks, great stuff, love the leg shapes
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Just one more to go... almost there.
>>7890573
>I refuse to post without drawings
Based drawfagholic.
I love these scribbles!
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Day 28, Finally. >>7890414 This ref reminds me of the end in the movie RONIN.
>>7890622
>great stuff btw, you post so often and so consistent
Thank you so much!!! Big fan of your style! I just keep things as simple as possible. The fun part happens when I'm not even drawing, and some silly idea clicks and I really want to draw that. So when I draw it, I do it really fast, and it isn't a burden.
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>>7890573
you could've given me feedback without needlessly gassing me up, man... thanks for pointing out the mistakes, though. this general would be a worthwhile place to post in if people helped each other out
that said, I don't think the main problem with my figs are the anatomical mistakes. I could edit the knee and the shoulders, and it'd still look bad. there's something more general that is wrong with my process, how I understand figure drawing
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>>7890784
fun over everything is the best