Getting Started

Getting Started

by Tammy
(Tolono, Illinois, USA)

Hi there

I am just beginning to draw and would like to be able to draw realistic portraits. I a trying to "self teach" through books, and a course I bought on line just recently over the internet which I hope will help.

I am a mother of a 3 year old so I do not get as much time to practice as I would like, but I am trying to get more in.

***Note from Kerry:
Hi Tammy,
Your drawing is very well done for someone who is just starting. You will notice improvements with each drawing you do. Isn't it exciting?

Portraits are a tough subject, so I hope you stick with it and give yourself some time to learn it all.

Grids are also handy when you are learning portrait drawing.

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Getting Started

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Nov 23, 2009

Great Job!
by: Sheryl Lynn Boivin

You done a wonderful job! If you are drawing this well for your first portrait then I am eager to see how well you will do after each future portrait.

I agree with Kerry on the grid. This is what I use to get the proportions right. Pay attention to your different shades in your subject. This gives more life-like results. Train your eyes to see the different shades. A face alone can have 10 different shades.
Don't get frustrated and quit, all artist fail but remember to learn from your mistakes and keep trying.
Your on the right track!

Oct 28, 2009

Sure Can!
by: Kerry

Hi Tammy

Marty has been in touch with me, and I will be writing to you soon!

Oct 28, 2009

Portraits
by: Bella

Hi Tammy,

Portraits are wonderful to draw. Difficult, yes! But I get so much pleasure doing them. One thing you must do is, leave it on the table overnight. Then when you see it in the morning with "fresh eyes" you might be like me and say "WOW!! I actually drew that!". It makes you feel really good.

Hope you will continue drawing portraits and well done.

Oct 27, 2009

To Marty
by: Tammy

Dear Marty,

I would love a copy of your ebook. If you passed it on to terry and she then passed it on to me I would be honored to have it. Tammy

Oct 27, 2009

drawing
by: Marty

Hello Tammy;

I think that this first drawing is a lot better than my first drawing. But the old saying goes like this " time heals all wounds " I hope my wounds heal after seeing this first time nice piece of your art work. Draw us some more please.

I also have an ebook on drawing. Let me know if you want it and I will email it to Kerry and she can pass it on to you. That is if Kerry doesn't mind?

With Kind Regards
Marty!