rikkececilie In reply to VascoBz [2013-11-12 15:01:16 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome - and thanks

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rikkececilie In reply to VanessaHolanda [2013-10-29 06:40:51 +0000 UTC]

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rikkececilie In reply to Sol-Caninus [2013-09-21 14:13:29 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your art!

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Sol-Caninus In reply to rikkececilie [2013-09-21 15:59:10 +0000 UTC]

Same here.  I think you have a distinct advantage using ability in sculpture to help develop your drawing, and vice versa.  My one suggestion is to learn construction techniques.  The overall approach (explained by Glenn Vilppu) is gesture- volume - detail.  You will find many examples of this basic formula given by various artists, including Andrew Loomis and Burne Hogarth, who give the most thorough explanations of it.  Also, almost every HOW TO DRAW book and pamphlet has a section on construction.  

I have several books linked on my profile page in SUNDOG'S Quick Picks.  Also, much of my personal research material is compiled in my R&R Journal 1 and in my scribd.com collections, as well as being listed in the reference sections of the individual weekly journals.  Feel free to make use of these resources.  

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rikkececilie In reply to Sol-Caninus [2013-09-23 07:07:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

I'll definitely make use of those links. I need to get better at contruction before anything else. Both in drawings and sculptures - both need the right movement and gesture in them, naturally.

I'm really glad that you told me about these links, books and artists. I have a feeling that it will help me a lot, like a key. Thank you! 

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Sol-Caninus In reply to rikkececilie [2013-09-23 10:50:17 +0000 UTC]

Any time!  Just remember it is the principle that matters, not the actual method.  Everyone has different ways of approaching construction - some build the figure using actual anatomical parts from the inside out (i.e. Bridgman's method of "constructive anatomy") while others use lines and ovals (what Andrew Loomis calls the method of "Spaghetti and Meatballs").  What is important is to use some kind of skeleton and some kind of blocking method for the masses.  So much the better if you establish the skeleton on a good line of action.

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rikkececilie In reply to Sol-Caninus [2013-09-25 06:31:14 +0000 UTC]

That makes good sense. I'll study some different techniques to find out which one works best for me. 

By the way, do you have a favorite method or approach?

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Sol-Caninus In reply to rikkececilie [2013-09-25 12:59:58 +0000 UTC]

Good question and the answer that comes surprises me.  I think the purpose of becoming facile with methods is to work directly with the subject matter without thinking about it.  To paraphrase what Da Vinci said, 'learn everything and forget it, then get to work'.  So, then, methods are intermediary steps we take in order to bridge that gap.  When we get very good at them, we discard them in favor of the ability to act and  respond immediately, intuitively, automatically.  

That said, I like Glenn Vilppu's three phase approach - rhythm, volume, detail - which comes to us from the Renaissance.  It is general enough to accommodate a variety of interpretations, while being of sound principle.  

If you are interested, I linked a video of him teaching and doing many examples.  It is in the reference section of this Journal, I believe     

Seduced by the Dark Side
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I solved the mystery of hypertension and put it behind me, so resumed my comeback. Slowly pieced together my regular studio schedule and looks like on Sunday I'll even attend the local comic convention in Scranton.  
Man!  I don't ever want to lose that much momentum, again.  I was almost at a dead stop.  Luckily, I got in touch with my inner sociopath.  Hehe.  When you're at the bottom of the food chain, a little sociopathy can go a long way to cure what ails you. It gives you the power to be impolite, sarcastic, rough, violent and wantonly destructive when that's what it takes to break mental and physical bonds.  (Sometimes it's warranted simply to get what you want.) 
For some weeks, now, I've been phasing out pencil warm-ups and going straight to inking.  Then, this week, I came upon the recent blogs of Joltin Johnny Lucas :iconjoltinjohnnylucas: wh

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rikkececilie In reply to Sol-Caninus [2013-09-26 15:39:44 +0000 UTC]

I can see what you mean. When not thinking about the method we focus on the drawing itself, using the method like a natural instinct.  

After watching a few videos I see why Vilppu's approach makes good sense. I'll dig deeper into it and start practicing. Thanks again!

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Sol-Caninus In reply to rikkececilie [2013-09-26 20:16:46 +0000 UTC]

Anytime.

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rikkececilie In reply to morgan96k [2013-06-28 07:22:09 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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rikkececilie In reply to noctae-corvus [2013-06-17 12:20:02 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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rikkececilie In reply to TeaAndIntrigue [2013-03-18 15:04:16 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome, and thank you too!

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TeaAndIntrigue In reply to rikkececilie [2013-03-18 20:36:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks again and you're welcome!

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rikkececilie In reply to emilysodders [2013-03-14 19:27:39 +0000 UTC]

Well, I've quit facebook, but if I for some reason ever rejoin I will be there

I wish the best for you and the Bird House Studio!
I hope one day to make a living of my creativity too, so everyone that has made it gives me some kind of hope that I can also

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emilysodders In reply to rikkececilie [2013-03-21 19:40:48 +0000 UTC]

It's hard work to make a living on your creativity, but lemme tell you- you'll start living the dream once you stop "hoping" and start "doing". It really begins with a change of attitude. Written goals with action steps and a business plan is the best foot forward. Goals are just dreams with work-clothes on.

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rikkececilie In reply to emilysodders [2013-03-22 11:29:45 +0000 UTC]

You're right, and it seems you know about it - thank you (advice from people who have made it seems a lot better, you know)
Currently, I'm doing a lot of research on the market and how to get started (like reading "Making ideas happen"). As soon as I feel ready I'll do it

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emilysodders In reply to rikkececilie [2013-03-26 19:27:55 +0000 UTC]

Yes, I only recommend taking business advice from people winning in business. Yes, I am making it, but only because I emulate what other winners are doing, and most of them do it a lot better than me! I think it is very beneficial to be consuming information on how to improve every part of your life- physical, financial, spiritual, mental, social- in every way your "health" in these areas are huge indicators of your "health" in your career. To the extent you lack in any of these areas will have a direct, although not always obvious, impact on your success in other areas of your life. I've got favorite go-to books in each of those categories, and while I could list more, here are my top picks:

Career: "See You At The Top" by Zig Ziglar (who recently passed, may he rest in peace)
Financial: "Financial Peace University" by Dave Ramsey (there is a whole program with DVD's and such as well, I highly recommend that)
Physical: "Natural Healing Wisdom & Know-How" compiled by Amy Rost (my husband and I are into holistic health, and this book touches on a lot of methods)but we have a pretty regimented diet, exercise program that changes based on new information and our circumstances, but the end result is being in excellent shape)
Social: "How To Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie and "The Five Love Languages" by Gary Chapman (the latter is more geared to your spouse, but can be applied to many kinds of relationships)
And last, but certainly not least -Spiritual: The Bible (widely misunderstood, but only by small minds and closed hearts determined to disengage their soul from the spiritual food and moral structure therein. All the great and predominately secular books I listed above actually base much of their best-seller wisdom from the Bible. It covers every area, and is hardly out-dated! )

So that's that! I hope my referrals help you go on to achieve great things! And remember "You can get anything you want in life if you'll only help enough other people get what they want!" -Zig Ziglar

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rikkececilie In reply to emilysodders [2013-04-04 20:48:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for taking the time to give me so much advice. I appreciate it a lot and I'm definitely going to take a closer look at all of them. About the Bible, I think you're right - many aspects of our society is based on Christian values.

Improving all parts of life is the key, I agree. Years ago, I thought the financial part didn't matter - "I'm not doing creative stuff for the money. I do it only for the fun of it." Now I know more. Now I have bills to pay

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emilysodders In reply to rikkececilie [2013-04-08 20:41:24 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, bills, adulthood, and like have a way of putting things into perspective, don't they? lol Well, I wish you the best! And it's a pleasure. I'm an artist-builder. It's what I do- what I enjoy. Don't thank me.

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rikkececilie In reply to emilysodders [2013-04-10 20:13:40 +0000 UTC]

You are awesome

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rikkececilie In reply to C-Conztantine [2013-02-20 15:18:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I like it here.
And you're welcome. You make some great drawings and I don't want to miss any of them!

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C-Conztantine In reply to rikkececilie [2013-02-20 23:59:03 +0000 UTC]

That's great! and thank you so much, more stuff coming soon!

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rikkececilie In reply to Setsukishi [2013-01-31 11:01:31 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome, and thank you too for watching

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rikkececilie In reply to Lord-of-All-Monsters [2013-01-26 16:58:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Lord-of-All-Monsters In reply to rikkececilie [2013-01-26 20:53:09 +0000 UTC]

you are very talented!

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rikkececilie In reply to Lord-of-All-Monsters [2013-01-27 13:54:00 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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rikkececilie In reply to Danijel-Knez [2013-01-25 08:58:33 +0000 UTC]

I'm looking forward to see your next drawings and thank you for the watch too!

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