Some long due updates

Wow, it has been months, not just one or two but seven, since I updated this blog. I have been busy working on my book, with kids and learning to draw better.

I can't post any work related drawings yet so I post some personal studies instead.

This is a cast study I did recently. I have been learning from Matt at Drawing Tutorials Online since March. He teaches drawing part time at SVA and is a painter who embraces the principles of traditional art that I deeply embody personally. I owe much of my improvements to him and his teaching. His encouragement and constructive feedback challenges me to push myself to the next level. I have a long way to go to be damn good but I love every minute of my time learning, creating and perfecting my work, even during times when I couldn't get things right, even when everyone else was sleeping, even when the result was far from my dream. So, thank you Matt for everything.

Below are some sketches from my sketchbook. Hopefully, I can get some time again to post my progress.

Drawing is everything.

Drawing is everything. I will think about something to write based on the statement at some point.

In the meantime, here is update from my sketchbook.

I added gradation to the background to blend Lauren into the atmosphere. I also added more values to the study. My measurement is slightly off with her head but I am glad I see the mistake.