Finally, for the first time in about a week, I managed to do some drawing!
My dad is home from hospital and doing better, and I’ve managed to sleep properly these last 2 nights – probably due to exhaustion!
My hand has been feeling better this week so today I sat down and re-drew a drawing I had started about 2 weeks ago: Study of Lower Part of Female Nude (error in Anatomy Lessons from the Great Masters) St Michael The Archangel by Jacopo Pontormo. When I first drew this the proportions weren’t right, so I started again from scratch. The proportions were really difficult to pin down. I’m constantly amazed by what our eyes see. I thought I had the proportions correct judging by what I was looking at, but I measured everything and they were just wrong in so many places.
I know it feels a little more mechanical when you start to add plumb lines and horizon lines all over a drawing, but I believe that they are essential – especially for a beginner like myself – in ensuring correct proportions. I employ this technique, but also look at the negative space and the distance between specific points on the drawing. It may not be for everyone, but for the moment, I definitely need it!
I’m glad your dad is doing better and you are back at the drawing board (or paper as the case may be).
Thanks Resi. Yes, he’s doing better thanks.
I’m just starting to freak out about class now! I tried drawing outside today, and I couldn’t do it. I had a hard time dealing with perspective. Oh well…
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wow thats really good – i wish i could get my head around shading. i need to spend more time drawing.
Thanks mate
You’re doing really well with your drawing. Keep doing what you’re doing. Just have a go! Shading is very tricky though.
I have a quick question.. is the “STUDY OF LOWER PART OF FEMALE NUDE” (jacopo Pontormo) the same as his “Study of Legs for St. Michael the Archangel” ? pls answer as quick as possible. I’ll appreciate it. thank You !