Early Drawing Practice (m/m)

[Cherry_Gum]

I have not attempted to draw anything in a long time. It is a hobby that I am interested in picking up, though. I know there are a lot of talented artists here, so maybe I will learn something through observation. I am still picking up very basic things, like shading and proportion. This is just an early attempt at sketching something for practice.

 

[MacD]

You could have given this poor guy in that bathing cap some eyes oder closed eyelids :-D

 

[Sablesword]

Getting proportion right is a big deal, and in my case, at least, a big morale-booster. Getting perspective right is important as well.

My advice:

1. Keep practicing.
2. Be sure to put the eyes in the middle of the head. It's a common mistake to put them too high.
3. Keep practicing.
4. Check out various free and cheap how-to resources. If you like printed books, I recommend Jack Hamm's Drawing the Head and Figure
5. Keep practicing.
6. I've attached a couple of quick "cheat sheets" for proportions.
7. Did I mention "keep practicing"? 🙂