Category: Drawing for Character

This week we focussed on extreme perspectives and facial expressions. I felt more positive going into this session after my tutorial last week.

This was such an interesting exercise and challenged the way I thought about the human body. The extreme perspectives made the model’s body make no sense, so I really had to look at where things were in relation to each other instead of using the life drawing techniques I have learned so far. I tried to focus more on the shape and perspective of the body as opposed to the personal details of the model but sometimes naturally began to include those details during the extra time I had. Overall this was enjoyable.

I found myself really liking this exercise and how my drawings came out. Having 20 seconds per pose allowed me to be more nonchalant and free in my drawings and I actually enjoy how they turned out with this distorted look. I am definitely learning the importance of exaggeration, whenever I think I have taken it too far it tends to read better!

This class went much better for me than the previous one as I am trying really hard not to overthink the drawings too much. I am still a bit unsure as to what is expected of me during these exercises, but I think I am struggling to get out of the mindset of trying to draw accurately instead of thinking about the emotion behind the pose. I definitely need a lot of practice but feel I am improving a little each week so I know I should continue.

I have more experience with drawing faces than anything else (although I am a little out of practice) so I felt more comfortable with this exercise.

I’ve never done an exercise like this – it was both fun and stressful! I think I did well to get the drawings down on the page but there isn’t much of a clear difference in action between them.