Old Sketches (1999-2000)
Added 2022-06-13 21:40:12 +0000 UTCI was asked recently by someone how I got into doing portraits and faces as an artist. I had no idea what to tell them. I don't really remember. But I was at my parents house recently sorting through some things, when I came across my old sketch pads from childhood. Was very interesting going through them, because I haven't seen them in many years. These were all done when I was ages 9 and 10. Clearly I had the patience for the detail then too. But yeah, age 9 is when the portraits started emerging as a point of interest. Then beyond that, I believe I did portraits almost exclusively in the teen years. I remember being super proud of the back of the jacket on the guy playing the violin. But the rest of these, I either don't remember doing, or I barely remember.
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Haha tbh I barely have the patience for it myself. But...I just know that it will look good in the end if I keep chipping away...even if it feels like my sanity is being sacrificed to the monotony of it. But thank you! #8 is my favorite. I kinda want to do a new version of that one, but as an actual drawing now as an adult.
Deepfocuslens
2022-06-14 00:46:50 +0000 UTCI can't even make stick figures look good so I'm always amazed over those who can somehow make sketches look even remotely realistic.
Wolfman Brandon
2022-06-14 00:24:47 +0000 UTCI can’t draw that well NOW. I definitely don’t have the patience for detail, especially for patterns and textures on clothing. My favorites are the violinist and the portraits of the women (#s 4 and 8, as well as 5 and 7). I like how impressionistic they are. I realize that has more to do with your skill level at the time than intent, but…I like how you were able to evoke so much with broader sketchings. Your current, more photorealistic work is impressive as well.
Bennett Oliver
2022-06-13 23:13:38 +0000 UTC
