joejameshunt

If you've been reading my journals you probably know that I'm on a journey of becoming a better artist--well, what artist isn't on this journey themselves... anyway, I've always loved eyes (the iris mainly), not the whole eye, including brow bone etc. I've always screwed up on that part. But while trying to get THAT perfect eye, I did create an eye that can be replicated and used--a sort of stock/resource. This was the first set of eyes... I'm in love with these, especially those in the centre as they look a little metallic-y. I then created another set, with the same eye, but different colours, mainly because of request, but also because

Although this sentiment is true to a lot of things where practice and hard work are concerned, but I can say "I'm better than I was yesterday!" and so can many people. I know more than I did, I've drawn more than I would've, and I'm learning. I'm "suffering" from a lack of sleep--this is done to myself because I know that I get really inspired when I've not had much sleep, so I'm trying to create some good piece, or even just get some nice sketches done as practice. I can become really picky and fussy when I start to draw i.e. a line that seems off might make me scrap a drawing--it's not something I'm proud of, and it's a rut I'm trying to g

I'm so excited to get up and draw every day, even if it's just for an hour, even if it's just to use my pen and do a quick doodle... much like with my writing, the more you practice and use that ability, the more it will grow, so obviously this is the case with my art, something that I wasn't too sure on until I was watching a YouTube video by Sycra (https://www.deviantart.com/sycra) - he was discussing talent in one video, and in another practice. His videos are so helpful. The sketches below are what I created after watching a tutorial on how-to draw adult male proportions. And, I think I understand it. For the first two I needed to go back and reference the video, but aft