tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20548059.post1338233725303206750..comments2023-10-28T03:43:52.795-04:00Comments on Daily Drawings by Ester Wilson: Questions on Figure DrawingEster Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14419940689718469698noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20548059.post-69849642305151313182006-12-14T23:40:00.000-05:002006-12-14T23:40:00.000-05:00Thank you so much for such a thoughtful answer to ...Thank you so much for such a thoughtful answer to my question. Surprisingly, in a sense, I think I draw the human form in much the same way you do...through "curves in space." In addition, I rely heavily on contours, which many "professors" may discourage. But, it's like you said, each individual has their own way of working.suzanne cabrerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04278619035685546879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20548059.post-11632022232602396232006-12-10T09:15:00.000-05:002006-12-10T09:15:00.000-05:00yeah, I agree. There is a ton to learn from photo ...yeah, I agree. There is a ton to learn from photo reference, especially wanting to draw things that you can't find in your own daily life, like a huge variety of body styles or far off lands. I first started drawing when I was little by drawing other people's drawings, as well as from photos. Really, any drawing you do is helpful.Ester Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14419940689718469698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20548059.post-36876075658884074302006-12-09T23:57:00.000-05:002006-12-09T23:57:00.000-05:00I mainly draw from photos... the image is already ...I mainly draw from photos... the image is already flat, which makes it easier to understand how to translate that depth to the page.<br /><br />I wish I could just draw what I see in my head... but you can learn a lot from photo reference, like how the light falls on the body, which is priceless. I feel like I learn something new about the body, and/or light and shadow everytime, so it's not all bad.Sailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15390112985766755935noreply@blogger.com