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Leap into Creativity: Sketching the Energy of a Jumping Pose

Embracing Dynamic Movement: A Sketch Inspired by Pinterest

Here is another full-body sketch from a reference I found on Pinterest. I really wanted to draw something with a lot of movement. And I found this fun photo of a dude jumping in the air. He shows a lot of emotion on his face too. His arms, legs, and back are bent backward. It’s a very dynamic pose and I really enjoyed drawing it.

I put the image in my Amazon Fire Tablet and placed the reference on a shelf I made for my drawing table. I tried to use a lot of shadows in this illustration. In the drawing, I elongated the figure a little. It’s not a perfect rendition of the reference image. But that’s ok, it was a fun exercise in drawing the figure. I drew this sketch with a 0.7 Pentel HB mechanical pencil and ad a good time with it.

Finding Inspiration on Pinterest: Drawing a Cool Swordswoman Pose

Embracing Imperfection: The Beauty of Quick Renditions in My Art

For last night’s sketching session, I searched on Pinterest for something to draw. I found this cool swordswoman pose on Pinterest. Pinterest has proven to be a treasure trove of great reference photos and inspiration to me these past few years. It offers a bunch of resources and references for artists like myself.

The original photo was taken by Jessica Truscott, AKA as faestock. I pulled up the image on my Amazon Fire tablet and set it up on a makeshift stand I made for my drawing table. The photo was the perfect reference for costume and pose, providing me with a foundation to work from.

Instead of trying to draw a perfect replica, I approached the sketch as a quicker rendition. My sketchbook has been focusing on faces, but this time I wanted to challenge myself by drawing the whole figure. I drew this sketch with a 0.7 Pentel HB mechanical pencil. I’m really happy with the way it came out.

The Power of Colors: Revamping My Main Character Sylvia Light

My Process for Redesigning the Color Scheme of Sylvia Light’s Armor

Last night, I spent some time working on costume redesigns for one of my characters from an upcoming webcomic project. Specifically my main character Sylvia Light, also known as Aurora Light. I was redesigning her basic look.

The idea of Aurora Light came to me a few years back when I was challenged to create a superhero team for The REPLICANTS Project. Sylvia is one of Lilith’s warrior daughters and the greatest warrior in her army.

In her original look, Sylvia was a blonde with gold and red armor. Here’s a blog post with her original character design. I wanted to switch things up for her redesign and make her a brunette. Here’s a blog post where I 1st attempted to redesign her look. I also experimented with different hairstyles to see what would work best for her. I drew her three times with small variations in her armor and hairstyles to see what would look best.

I placed tracing paper on top of the sketches and used markers to come up with different color schemes for her armor. I tried out several color combinations, including yellow and black, gold and yellow, gold and black, and gold and red. This helped me to narrow down my options and find the best color scheme for Sylvia’s new look.

Redesigning Sylvia’s costume was a lot of fun for me. I’m someone who loves world-building and character creation, and working on her costume redesign was fun. I’m happy about the changes I’ve made to Sylvia’s look.

Seizing the Moment: A Quick Sketch on a Post-It Note

Taking a Mental Break with Post-It Sketching

Seems like I always want to draw and create art at work, but when I get home I struggle with keeping that motivation. So I decided, why wait? I’ll just do a fun quick sketch on a Post-It note during my workday.

I drew a horned female character. With armor and a mythic warrior vibe, she would fit right into my First Legacy webcomic.

From Pirates to Monsters: My Latest 100 Heads Challenge Drawings

Getting Back on Track with 100 Heads Challenge

I fell a little behind on my 100 Heads Challenge drawing of faces. It’s been a few weeks since I’ve had a chance to draw, but I am happy when I get the time to do it. In my latest drawings, I used a range of techniques and styles to create interesting faces.

The first face I drew was a pirate, and I tried to use strong shadows to create a dramatic feel. For the second drawing, I used a combination of shading and line work. I’m really happy with the way it turned out. The third face was unmistakably inspired by 1920s Boris Karloff as Frankenstein’s monster. I had a blast drawing it. The final drawing is more mysterious, with the eyes completely covered in shadow. Adding a sense of intrigue to his face.

Through this challenge, I feel like my style is starting to come together. And I’m enjoying experimenting with different techniques and approaches. Thanks to the inspiration provided by the Pinterest board supplied by Ahmed Aldoori.

Drawing Different Types of Faces with the 100 Heads Challenge

Adding Details to Faces: Wrinkles, Freckles, Stubble, and Mustaches

Here’s my fourth set of faces from the 100 Heads challenge. This challenge has been a great help in strengthening my drawing skills. Drawing different types of faces is always fun, and the challenge is making me draw faces that I wouldn’t have otherwise chosen.

I’m really happy with how I drew the eyes on these faces. The first face might be one of the best symmetrical faces I’ve ever drawn. The last two were really fun to draw to. There were so many wrinkles, freckles, and hair stubble to work with. And you can’t deny those mustaches are epic.

Finding time to draw these faces after work has been a challenge, but I might start doing them during my lunch break from work. I have found that even just a little time spent drawing every day can make a big difference in my art skills.

All in all, I am very happy with the progress I am making in the 100 heads challenge. The faces are taken from the Pinterest board supplied by Ahmed Aldoori.

Leveling Up My Art with the 100 Heads Challenge

The Power of Consistency: How Daily Drawing is Improving My Skills

I’ve recently taken on the 100 Heads Challenge and it’s been an amazing fun journey so far. This is my 3rd day of the challenge and I’m already seeing improvements in my drawing skills. I’ve been trying to draw a few faces every night after work. I can fit four faces on each page in my sketchbook.

The best part of this challenge is the unique faces I get to draw from the Pinterest board supplied by fellow artist Ahmed Aldoori. These faces are not just challenging but also inspiring. I’m constantly pushing myself to improve my drawing skills by trying to make each face a little more realistic than the last one.

The bottom two faces from my latest set might be the best faces I’ve ever drawn. It’s amazing to see how much I’m learning from this challenge. I’m not just improving my drawing skills but also learning how to use different techniques. I tried using shadows by blending the pencil and used strong contour lines too.

One of the biggest challenges of this challenge (pun intended) is finding time to draw every day, but it’s totally worth it. Drawing every day has helped me to level up my art and hone my skills. I’m already looking forward to my next set of faces for tomorrow.

Unlocking My Creativity with the 100 Heads Challenge

The 100 Heads Challenge: My Progress So Far

I’ve recently started the 100 Heads Challenge, It’s a fun art challenge where the goal is to draw 100 different faces in 10 days. It’s been a great way to challenge myself and improve my skills as an artist.

Last night, I drew four more faces from the Pinterest board provided by Ahmed Aldoori. He’s the Artist who created the challenge. For these portraits, I used shadows to add depth and realism to the drawings. I did this by blending the pencil lead. This is way different than my usual comic book style of only using line art.

I’m already seeing improvements in my drawings. The challenge has been a great way to push myself and try different techniques. I’m excited to continue the challenge and see how much more I can grow.

Improving My Drawing Skills: Taking on the 100 Heads Challenge

The 100 Heads Challenge: Pushing Myself to Grow as an Artist

I recently stumbled upon an exciting challenge that has me feeling super inspired. And I love participating in an art challenge. It’s called the 100 heads challenge, and I found it on Instagram from artist Ahmed Aldoori. The goal of the challenge is to draw 100 different faces in just 10 days. Ahmed created a Pinterest board filled with 100 unique faces of various ages, genders, and races. The purpose of the challenge is to help artists like myself improve our drawing skills.

I know myself and I’m kind of slow artist, so I dont know if I’ll be able to finish all 100 heads in 10 days. But I’m going to give it my best shot and see how many I can get done. Here are the first four faces I’ve drawn from the Pinterest board. I started from the bottom of the board and plan on working my way up.

I’m taking a different approach to these portraits compared to my usual comic book style. I’m trying to draw these faces more realistically. It’s a challenge, but I can already see the progress in my drawings. I’m looking forward to completing as many of the 100 faces I can, beacuse I know it will help me grow artistically.

If you’re interested in participating in the challenge, you can find Ahmed’s explanation of the challenge on his YouTube channel. It’s a great way to challenge yourself as an artist and improve your skills.

Artistic Challenge: Captain Marvel in Color

Trying Something New: Colored Pencils

I’m currently working on my Brie Larson Captain Marvel illustration. I wanted to share some of my work in progress (WIP). In a previous blog post, I showed the pencil drawing. I’m using Prisma color in colored pencils and overlaying colors over each other to achieve a smooth, blended look. It’s been a bit of a learning curve for me since I’m not used to using colored pencils for my artwork. I’m having a lot of fun experimenting with different techniques and seeing how the colors interact with each other.

Normally, I tend to stick with pencil drawings or black ink for my artwork, but I’m enjoying the challenge of working with something new. It’s a great way to expand my skills and try out new things. I can’t wait to see how the final illustration turns out!