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  • #39725
    I'm on Ch. 2 on Mike Mattesi's FORCE. Been adding form to my figures and doing a "Blind Force" drawings.

    These are my recent drawings. But, my gallery is also opened to critique. Here is also a link to a discussion that had not gotten feedback yet. 

    https://line-of-action.com/forums/topic/critique-on-recent-drawings

    Any concepts and ideas that I am misunderstanding? All feedback is welcomed.




    • JO NI edited this post on August 8, 2025 1:39pm.
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    #39726
    As a beginner, I'm not sure to be useful to you. I'm studying force drawing too and I think you are on the good path. Maybe work a little bit more on perspective (the lower leg of your last figure is odd). And your drawings looks blocked in something. As I'm struggling  in the same thing, I can't help you on that.

    Anyway, I think your drawings are very nice and good-looking. Keep working on that way.
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    #39728
    Thank you for your critique. The lower leg does look off and I really appreciate that you took your time to tell me what I need to work on. I agree that I need to work on perspective, which I am already doing. There's definitely a block in my drawings and I might have ideas to tackle that. Your response is insightful.
    • JO NI edited this post on August 10, 2025 2:46pm.
    #39729
    Great ! May you share your idea to tackle that block ? It can be useful for me as well :) (and many others too)
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    #39748
    Besides practicing perspective. I have been rereading "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" by Betty Edwards since she teaches how to "see" like an artist. Been forgetting that her exercises helps develop perception. Another book that I have been reading is called "The Natural Way to Draw: A Working Plan for Art Study" by Kimon Nicolaides. What I have read so far is that he teaches you "How to Learn" not "How to Draw". The way I see it, I need a solid plan for art study and he does give you a schedule to start out.

    Another blockage is that I am not studying real life enough. When I am going out side to do any errands, I'll bring a sketchbook with me.

    Since you said you are studying FORCE, I recommend you watch the official Youtube channel since that are lots of demos and context on the subject matter.
    • JO NI edited this post on August 15, 2025 11:54am.

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