This drawing didn't really turn out nearly as good as I hoped it would. I think that I need to spend a lot more time studying rather than just drawing references. But I think in general this reference was a lot more complex than the stuff I usually draw. I don't think that I'll finish this fully since I'm lacking the motivation.
This isn't to say that I've gained nothing from the experience of drawing this reference. I've realized that for especially more complex drawings like this, focusing on the simple aspects and not trying to complicate everything too quickly can be beneficial. I think when looking at the final product I unconsciously tried to mimic the bits of hair and every single little fold in the clothing. This led to a lot of frustration.
Watching this video really helped: Speedpaint. It becomes clear that even for good artists the first sketch isn't pretty. My guess is its really just more of guides on how to form the rest of the drawing. They then add the more complex bits like hair strands, folds, etc. I think I've been trying too hard to make my first sketch way to complex. I need to probably make 2 sketches. One for the base form and the other for adding the bits on top.
Also, the coloring adds a touch to the drawing that I think you can't capture with just a sketch. I need to forget about trying to perfectly match the reference and just accept the fact that there will inevitably be some differences.
Overall, the drawing was not close to my best but I think I gained some useful insights.
Also, the coloring adds a touch to the drawing that I think you can't capture with just a sketch. I need to forget about trying to perfectly match the reference and just accept the fact that there will inevitably be some differences.
Overall, the drawing was not close to my best but I think I gained some useful insights.
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