Flyer for Studio Roanoke, iPad drawing
musicispolitic asked: beautiful, just beautiful. no words can say that many people would want your gifted hands.
Well that is mighty sweet of you to say so. Thank you kindly!
kitchyshit asked: (Sorry if you've already answered this, I just started following!) Are you self taught? Do you have any drawing books to recommend?
Fear not; no one ever asks me questions, haha. I took art classes from grades 1 through 12 (many of which were required), but I’d say I’m mostly self-taught.
I’ve had lots of books I thought were neat, but they were more inspiration than instruction. This kind of thing is the type of book I find most helpful.
saucysquid asked: Do you usually work from life or photos? Which do you prefer?
I prefer to work from photos, mostly. They allow me to be creepy and draw anyone I want to. Unless he or she isn’t on Facebook.
I’ve never drawn a portrait from life; I imagine I would feel very awkward. But I do like working from life, when I’m able!
Anonymous asked: Hi I'm just starting out learning how to draw and was wondering how long it takes you to do a portrait when you started. It seems to take me forever right now and can be discouraging
-Adam
Hi, Adam!
Time spent on work really depends on the artist, methinks. Technique, medium, experience, and the amount of detail involved all factor into it. An 8”x10” graphite portrait takes me about four hours these days. 16”x20” paintings are probably upwards of a dozen hours? I’m bad at keeping track, but people tell me I’m slow.
Honestly, don’t get discouraged. Speed ≠ quality, so keep your chin up! I try not to think about the time I’ve spent, and just draw at a natural pace. That being said, be sure not to slow yourself down by being overly critical of your work.
Hope that helps!
squids-and-satsumas asked: Hey! Question about that drawing you did of Pakiepiphany. How did you get such dark darks with a mechanical pencil? The range in the drawing is incredible!
Hi! The answer is a combination of technique and technology.
For the lightest of the light shading, my lead barely touches the paper at all, and then I blend it out (shamefully, with my fingers rather than a tortillon). For the darkest parts, I apply more pressure and use the sharpest edge of the lead (it leaves a stronger mark than the dull edge). Later, I adjust brightness and contrast in Photoshop, because the scanner washes things out.
I hope that answers your question!
Lia, 20-years-old. I draw.