KJ's 1/2 hour sketch a day challenge
A new thing I've decided to do to warm up every day. I give myself a time limit of 1/2 an hour and draw whatever pops into my head and do as much as I possibly can in that span of time.
I'll be trying different things to try and make more complete drawings in the given time allotted.
Today's effort: This picture is very personal to me, as it's been something I've been struggling with for a long time.
[b]I've been running towards that goal for 20 years. Success. Independence. Notoriety and respect. In the 18 years I've been doing art, I've failed to achieve any of these things, while others, some half my age, have effortlessly fallen backwards into their dreams. Yes, I have a disability that limits what I can do, so the track I run is uphill the whole way. I've cried. I've despaired. I've hurt myself trying, but I've never, ever stopped. I will reach the goal, no matter how long it takes me, even if everyone else I know has already crossed the line, I WILL drag my crippled carcass across it and take my place, dead last or not. Never. Give. Up. [/b]
Rules for KJ's 1/2 hour sketch a day challenge:
1) The figure must be complete. No missing limbs.
2) No references. Imagined poses only. (EDIT: Unless you're doing a still-life or non-figure pose, then references are OK. I don't expect people to instantly remember what flowers or plants look like. The point of not using refs is to examine your work after you finish and see what you need to improve on next time. Remember, there's always tomorrow, don't stress out over it, just try and keep it in mind when you try again.)
3) After 1/2 an hour, unless the drawing is interrupted by RL, the work will be posted, even if it sucks and is embarrassing. This is a journey to continue improving as an artist, and I find that consistent posting to the public is a fantastic motivator to improve, because who wants to embarrass themselves, right?
I'll be trying different things to try and make more complete drawings in the given time allotted.
Today's effort: This picture is very personal to me, as it's been something I've been struggling with for a long time.
[b]I've been running towards that goal for 20 years. Success. Independence. Notoriety and respect. In the 18 years I've been doing art, I've failed to achieve any of these things, while others, some half my age, have effortlessly fallen backwards into their dreams. Yes, I have a disability that limits what I can do, so the track I run is uphill the whole way. I've cried. I've despaired. I've hurt myself trying, but I've never, ever stopped. I will reach the goal, no matter how long it takes me, even if everyone else I know has already crossed the line, I WILL drag my crippled carcass across it and take my place, dead last or not. Never. Give. Up. [/b]
Rules for KJ's 1/2 hour sketch a day challenge:
1) The figure must be complete. No missing limbs.
2) No references. Imagined poses only. (EDIT: Unless you're doing a still-life or non-figure pose, then references are OK. I don't expect people to instantly remember what flowers or plants look like. The point of not using refs is to examine your work after you finish and see what you need to improve on next time. Remember, there's always tomorrow, don't stress out over it, just try and keep it in mind when you try again.)
3) After 1/2 an hour, unless the drawing is interrupted by RL, the work will be posted, even if it sucks and is embarrassing. This is a journey to continue improving as an artist, and I find that consistent posting to the public is a fantastic motivator to improve, because who wants to embarrass themselves, right?
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