Rhoades Sketchbook!

[matty_rhoades]

hey, my names Matt and i am a senior in high school. I've decided to make a sketchbook to display some of my sketches and its my hope to get feedback and advise from you all. Thanks a lot.

[Tobuoi]

You have a pretty good sense of symmetry, but what I would work on is value to show perspective. While there is value going on, there's not a whole lot between light and dark which makes things seem rigid and sunken in. However, the value and perspective in your clown drawing is good. Aside from that, may I suggest some figure drawing? Even if you're just drawing headshots, a few sketchy lines can help a ton.

[matty_rhoades]

thanks for the advise, ill work on that.

[Black Spot]

Start with still lives to give you a better understanding of form.

[matty_rhoades]

Just a helmet I did a while back.

[nyv]

Thanks for stopping by my SB.

It seems to me that you were in a hurry with those sketches, if not then give it more time. Apart from that (and stuff guys above me told) you have PLUS for Jack:-).

Have a great New Year 2009 and I wish you a lot of inspiration and time to get it on canvas .

[Bill]

Yep, give yourself some time, it takes awhile. Draw from life as much as you can, that's where it all starts. Good Luck Matt.

[matty_rhoades]

NYV- thanks for the input, you are right about the taking my time part. when it comes to shading i seem to rush through it. thanks a lot. hope you have a good new year yourself.

BILL-Thanks for the encouragement. I agree, i need to draw from life more often. I'll make sure my next post has more examples of doing so. Have a good new year!

[Hendric VII]

Draw Draw Draw! And never, NEVER, use notebook paper if you are serious. The lines will mess up your scale without you even being aware of it. This is a good start and the other advice is spot on! Keep it up!

[matty_rhoades]

huh i didn't realize that, well thanks for the tip. I usually dont use that type of paper, it was during school. but thanks and have a good new year.

[matty_rhoades]

I got a new anatomy book, so here are a few noses i just did about an hour ago. Should be putting on some more very soon. thanks.

[matty_rhoades]

a little bit of skull action

[matty_rhoades]

just a little more shading to the skull above

[ZacD]

I gotta say, the last skull looks really nice, love the signature too, keep up the good work.