Drawesome Prompt #52

[eye_of_toad]

Lea DeLaria as "Carrie 'Big Boo' Black" from Orange is the New Black, mixed media

I really, really, really need to practice figure drawing more. I'm at that "it's okay, but there's still something wrong that I can't put my finger on" stage. I do think this is a huge improvement over the first sketch last week and I'm fairly pleased with it, knowing my skill level. But ... there's still something stiff and "off" about my figure drawings. And I know the solution is more practice and yet no matter how many times I say I'm going to practice, I let myself get distracted by easier doodles instead.

Comments

[mific]

Love it! Great energy in Carrie's stance, emphasised by the bright background.

[ilyena_sylph]

I think it's gorgeous work!

[mekare]

That is a difficult pose, especially with the foreshortened arm! I like the shading you did in this, especially on the shirt. And secondingt the bright background, it suits the mood very well.

[amberdreams]

This has energy and the colour makes it pop!
Maybe the specific thing to practice is that gesture drawing thing - like this Jess Karp video suggests. https://youtu.be/-v6q4AdYQSA
It's really a great way to get a feel for movement in poses.