Forum posts by Icouldntthinkofaname

These look very solid actually! If the method you're using is frustrating you, why not try another method? What type of art style are you aiming for?

Does Proko have challenges / timed exercises?

I'm a longtime watcher of the channel, but I've never actually looked at the website! I'll give Posemaniacs a look.

Big fan of LoA, but have been feeling like my practices lack variety lately, and want to pivot to a more construction-based approach for a bit. I appreciate the work done here and the frequent updates!

I'm really looking for either a site with timed tools (like here) or clear "assignments" / progression / challenges. I already use / used:
- QuickPoses
- SketchDaily's reference site
- Draw A Box

I'm not looking for book recommendations (I own a few that I reference regularly already) or paid courses (out of my budget right now), sorry! Youtube channels are fine, but I already watch Marc Brunet and Proko.

Thank you!

Looking through your posts, though, I can't help but feel like your approach is flawed. Case in point:

"Your figure drawing is exactly what the site intended, so if you want to add more, shading and anatomy studies are an other beast entirely.

This being said, my exercises fail to achieve that objective: my lines are messy and loose; i don't get the simplification of the shapes of the reference... I basically suck at making progress. So, i want to ask you some tips on how to achieve that quality in your studies.

i know in this case you are supposed to get more of a feedback, but in your case you are doing a phenomenal job that to me seems quite evident you already understand the subject well."

You complimented this person, but you also talked about how much you suck, and while I sympathize with the feeling, it's not really appropriate to go onto someone else's work to tell them that they're so much better than you and that you suck in comparison, it puts them in an awkward position. Additionally, you're asking in spaces where others are looking for critique on their own work, rather than posting your own work for critique (though I see you've also done that).

That being said, this site isn't super active to begin with, so I'd recommend looking in more than one place if possible. You should also try to narrow down what you want to improve and ask about that - "Do you have any tips for more fluid gestures?" rather than "How did you do that?". Insights into your process and approach may also get you better advice.

Finally, a lot of people will... just not necessarily give good or relevant advice, speaking from experience.

Haven't posted in a long time, but suggestions:

1. Practice tracing the references. Can you isolate larger shapes if you're drawing on top of the reference, or at least use that to figure out more specific issues you have? That might be the first step.
2. Use simpler references. This may depend on your individual goal, but it may be worth looking at other peoples' processes and rough sketches. There are fundamentals, but not everyone has the same base process.
3. Use larger references / zoom in. Sounds obvious, but if you work digitally, are you always zoomed out? If you work traditionally, how big are your drawings, and how big are your references?
4. See a doctor if you can. If you can't get it seemingly no matter what you do, it may be worth looking into the possibility of a vision issue (or adjacent - neurological issue, etc), or making sure it's not that. If there is an issue, you may be able to figure out accommodations for it.

I'm not sure of your experience or individual goals to have an incredibly informed opinion, but I hope something helps.

This seems like something to discuss with a doctor. That's not meant to be dismissive, but if it is ADHD then that should be the first step!

• Icouldntthinkofaname edited this post on January 29, 2024 2:00pm.
• Icouldntthinkofaname edited this post on January 29, 2024 2:01pm.

If the Loomis method isn't working for you, you could also look at other methods! Art isn't a one-size-fits-all and I've had trouble with Loomis myself (though I do think learning it is good).

I was sent this video a while back that I think is a good starting point her, but you could also look into others' processes for help (depending on your personal goals). Blocking in or studying the planes of the head can help some people, and I've seen a few artists use boxes as a baseline for their construction as well. You might also want to look into how Brooks Kim does things - I found their stuff a bit more accessible for me personally.

You're also already aware of the problem you're having with Loomis, which is great! Some of your problem really might be just that you've only been at it for a week. Fixing the mistake by redrawing it is totally normal!

• Icouldntthinkofaname edited this post on November 23, 2023 4:58pm.
• Icouldntthinkofaname edited this post on November 23, 2023 5:01pm.
• Icouldntthinkofaname edited this post on November 23, 2023 5:05pm.

No worries!! Thank you so much!

I have reported them :D !

Happy Thanksgiving to you as well!

Wondering if there are any plans for how to deal with the spam onsite - I'm seeing a lot of "spam" / nonsense answers to posts.

I try to report them, but I'm wondering if there's any way to mitigate them since I'm seeing more and more pop up (I admittedly don't know enough about site moderation to know if something like this is possible, though).