Life Drawing

This is from another of my life drawing classes. Im really happy with how this turned out. It was really challenging to draw, not because of the model, but because I decided to sit down for this one. Usually I'm stood up drawing and its a very different experience as you can't move your arm as freely to draw. I think I captured the shape of the body well, but I think for next week I want to try and focus in on shading especially around the face. 

Illustrator Lessons

This is another attempt at using illustrator to create drawings/work. I think I'm getting to grips with drawing with the pen tool now and using the pen tool to create shapes and curves. Ive experimented with this one after creating the initial shape, using different colour schemes and placing different darker spots throughout the drawing.

Life Drawing

I wanted to try and get back into drawing again and regain some of my confidence. One of the best ways I've found to do that is to attend life drawing classes. So thats what Ive been doing. These are my first attempts. I found it quite relaxing, but also a challenge. I'm really pleased with how the face turned out, as I often struggle to capture facial expressions. I apologize for the bottom picture beign a bit blurry - I need a better camera ! 

Illustrator Lessons

This is my third attempt at a vector/illustrator based drawing. Ive found having an idea before hand really helps, especially when it involves simple shapes. Here I've also used the pencil tool to create the more organic lines, such as the lines inside the cactus or on the floor. I wish that id learnt this earlier as I found the process really easy. I still think my work needs a hand drawn element, so Im going to try and combine the two together when appropriate. I think this style could work really well with editorial work.

I want to try and create more work using different view points and angles though.

Illustrator Lessons

This is my second attempt at recreating an old drawing in illustrator. I think I've done a much better job with this one. I really like the smooth finish that illustrator creates. I think I'm going to use illustrator more for basic shapes like this. I don't think it works as well with a more detailed drawing and its a lot harder for me to recreate. Im seeing signs of progress though.

Ive been trying to find work ( full time ) in design for a while now, but what I've been finding is that most jobs, if not all you need to know how to use illustrator and other adobe programs. If Im being honest my illustrator skills are very basic. So I've set myself a challenge of learning how to use it properly. I've used tasty tuts, which is a brilliant youtube channel for anyone trying to learn.

Ive been watching you tubes videos and going through everything there is on illustrator to try and learn as much as possible. Right from the basic things to more complicated things. Above is my attempt at drawing out an old illustration, just using the pen tool and what I've learnt the past few weeks. Its not the best, but its an improvement from where I was. The pen tool I've found really difficult to use, but slowly I am getting there. I just need more practice and to keep going with it.