Forum posts by Celine

Thank you so much for your feedback, I would be glad if you could have a look at my figures next time I post, to tell me if I've made any progress in your opinion. Thank you !!

Hi there, so here is the result of my 1h figure drawing session, in class mode. I didn't include the 30 sec poses, as they were very incomplete and mainly helped me warming up.

2 first links : 1 min
3-4 : 5 min
5 : 10 min
6: 25 min

Looking back, I would say that n°5 has too short hips/legs. And n°6 was experimental, as I am very unfamiliar with color pencils and colors in general. I was just trying to get out of my comfort zone. Any advice or opinion is welcome ! Thanks~

Hmm I don't really draw comic characters, but you should try exagerating the curve, the motion. Our eyes always tend to rearange things in the most symetric, smooth way possible.

That's exactly what I was going to say. Shorter lines might be ok for longer drawings and details, but when you only have 30sec to get the gesture right, long bold lines are the best option available.
I advice you to remember this: only use C curve, S curve, or I straight line for your gesture. I should help you improve.

Hi I am not an expert myself, but maybe I could help you.. even if just a little bit.

On your first page, I really like what you did on the left, I feel like you captured the motion well. The one on the right though looks like you spent more time on it, but the result is not as good to me. I don't know if your model really looked like that, but the booty area feels wrong. And the top of the back, maybe because the lines are a bit messier. And most importantly, the figure on the right feels plain compared to the left one, and that in spite of the shading you added. I think maybe you should try practicing "the bean", it could help you get the right torso/hips relationship, especially for bent figures.
Regarding your other figures, I really like the 2nd one, even if incomplete. It started alright to me. And for the rest, I am a bit inconfortable with the hands, it gives me a bit of a scarecrow feeling. But it's not super important, don't change it if that's the way you prefer to draw them ^^

I guess that's all I am able to say. Thanks for sharing your sketches too and keep practicing !

Céline