Rael (sorry pg1 won't load) (new sketch, pg5)

[TheCam]

Ya - I guess I haven't posted in a while. I do have some life drawings I could post when I get my digital camera out again. Mostly been painting (oils) some fun pictures of women working in orchards. They are working out well. Plus, some digital concept art for a game company. I have really enjoyed doing that too.

I have sure enjoyed your Rael series. Both your beautiful drawings and a look at someone's life in so many different ways. I hope it continues.

[sabe2003]

That sounds fun, looks like you enjoy a variety of genre's. Keep it up. And post some of those oils your talking about.

Rael, is amazing, and I only hope to draw her for the rest of my life.

[spacejack]

Your stuff keeps getting better. The last few are really fantastic.

[sabe2003]

Thanks spacejack!

More sleeping. She loves to sleep.
http://aycu27.webshots.com/image/18506/ ... 237_rs.jpg

[sabe2003]

Rael breaking in the new couch.
http://aycu11.webshots.com/image/18810/ ... 296_rs.jpg

[sabe2003]

A long day.
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/5899 ... window.jpg

[Chuster]

Sabe, you must be very dedicated. How you manage to keep drawing and resist the urge to throw down your pen and snuggle with this lovely young woman is beyond me. Beautiful work!!!!

[sabe2003]

heh I've been losing that battle the past couple days. Well I wouldn't call it a battle.

Thanks, I always appreciate the comments! You or anyone know what's up with picshome.com? If you go back to the first posts they don't show anymore... I've switched to allyoucanupload.com but even some of the earlier posts of that host are not showing.

[sabe2003]

Did a few tonight.
http://aycu30.webshots.com/image/25509/ ... 440_rs.jpg
http://aycu20.webshots.com/image/23139/ ... 088_rs.jpg
http://aycu30.webshots.com/image/25509/ ... 440_rs.jpg

[sabe2003]

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[sabe2003]

Well, after posting this last one she fell asleep, and I got another quick one.
http://aycu38.webshots.com/image/24677/ ... 596_rs.jpg

[TheCam]

You have been busy!!! My favorite is the third from last, but they are all great little shots.

[eminkey2003]

Super-solid drawings. I love the shapes. Everything looks just right.
But maybe you could loosen up more. Try shorter, even 30-second gesture poses or more round lines. I've found that things appear to move more when the lines are round, but here's my theory on round and straight lines (I wrote it because I need more structure in my lines-- sort of the opposite of my complaint!)

Straight and curved lines can't be placed arbitrarily. Staight lines are sturdy. They can't be simplified or bent. They show structure, sturdiness, and support, whereas curved lines show weight, movement, and looseness. Basically, anything that can't move is straight, and anything that can is curved. So, the straighter a line, the less the object (or piece of it), can appear to move. The same idea seems to apply to small angles and large angles. Small arcs, like circles, don't seem to move as much as large, wide angles like ovals. Circles look stiffer than ovals.

I always look to Sky Doll for line ideas, and I think this image is a good example:
http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/5918/skydoll1copype5.jpg

I think the ears, head, elbows, butt, ankles, heel, and arms appear to be less flexible because they're made of straight lines or small angles. The legs, tail, wings, feet and forearm seem to be able to move and flex because they're made of curved lines or wide angles.

[sabe2003]

eminkey2003- nice example pic. I like the theory you stated. As for shorter ones, perhaps your right but 10-15 minutes are the average for these and I think that's pretty short. But I was thinking of bringing out the brush and dip ink for some seconds sketches.

TheCam- yup, in-between projects allows me to focus on what really matters. At first I didn't like that one but now I do. It was one of the shorter ones.

But my favorite is still the last one posted, felt on with every decision. It was also a very short pose, around 10 minutes.

[nelenke]

yeah, i agree.. the last one is terrific.