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Next| RecentI've been busy job searching and finishing up my requirements for school. As well as watching Fullmetal Alchemist (got the whole DVD set for my birthday). So I haven't been drawing as much as I desire.
However, I do put some time into sketching something. My focus right now has been drawing hands, to get a better understanding of the form and shape. As well as learning the functions. Little by little.
This is my second page of study, a little better than the first page. My only critique I could give to myself, after someone mentioning it to me, is that I need to draw on the inside more. The hand in the bottom left hand corner is pretty much an example of what I mean. I need to do more traveling and exploring the insides, rather than starting from the outside of the form and drawing the insides.
And trust me, this is only the start for these sketches. I need to put more time into exploring them, locate the different bone and muscle structure. I hope to at least attempt a hand a day, if not the desired five hands a day. The more I do, the better I'll get. That's for sure.
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Thank you! 
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My favourite is the holding hands. That one is especially well-executed!
Hands are so tricky. They form all these wierd shapes.
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My favourite is the holding hands. That one is especially well-executed! Thanks!
Hands are so tricky. They form all these wierd shapes. They are! What I definitely am going to do is learn its' bone structure, in relationship with the forearm. Hopefully that'll give me a better understanding on how to do hands.
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Thank you! 
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lol funny
i reckon it will look like paper
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Those are some really great hand studies!
You've come a long way in your drawing abilities lately
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Those are some really great hand studies! Thanks!
You've come a long way in your drawing abilities lately I have.
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I've been busy job searching and finishing up my requirements for school.
Any luck on any of that? Cuz finding one is really tough.
As well as watching Fullmetal Alchemist (got the whole DVD set for my birthday).
Where's Contro!? Who are you!? What have you done with him!?
You probably collected it because both you and Ed are short.
I didn't think you were even one to even collect an anime series. I wouldn't say FMA is the best anime series around, but I would like to say that it is absolutely the best English Dub ever. FUNimation really did outdo themselves working on this series.
As for the drawing. You're doing an incredibly awesome job.
One thing that I'm hoping you can help answer for me is, what exactly do you mean when it comes to drawing from the inside? Usually when I practice drawing hands, I just the usual line buildup, and that's it. Can you explain this to me?
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Any luck on any of that? Cuz finding one is really tough. Nah not really...I talk a little bit of that in my journal.
As for the drawing. You're doing an incredibly awesome job. Thank you!
I didn't think you were even one to even collect an anime series. And why is that?
One thing that I'm hoping you can help answer for me is, what exactly do you mean when it comes to drawing from the inside? It means just that, drawing inside to get to one point to the next...rather than just doing the outline all the time. Feeling after the volume and 3D shape of the figure, so you can keep the figure from looking flat. That's the goal.
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wow, this is awesome! the amount of details you have are really spot on, from what i can see. keep it up man!
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Thanks bro. *nods* Still have work to do with studying hands, so that's what I will do. And I appreciate the encouragement!
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I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i did a page full of hands a while ago i should find it and upload it, but there not as good as yours to be honest, there more anime type
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but there not as good as yours to be honest, there more anime type Well, the thing to remember is to practice hands no matter what. 
I apologize for not replying to your message sooner, there have been some things in my life I needed to take care of. Thanks for commenting, I hope you continue to practice in drawing.
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Damn, you're getting good with hands, better than what I have done 
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Yeah, these are referenced hands though. I'm not there where I can draw them from memory just yet. But I'll get there, after I do it 1000 more times. LOL
BTW, how have you been doing? You been doing alright in your studies and life?
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I got lazy after getting finals off my back from last semester. However, I found the opportunity to visit two of my friends.
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That's good you were able to visit your friends though. And yeah, understandable. I think after going through a semester, with the heavy load and everything, just gotta take the time to slow down.
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working on them hands I see, o, and FMA is one of the best anime to be..I know that is a good B-day Present
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FMA is one of the best anime to be..I know that is a good B-day Present Definitely is! Now, that doesn't mean I am gonna collect anime on DVD...*shakes head* FMA is just an exception.
And I'm tryin. I definitely need to put more work ethic into the hand study.
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Lol...naw dont change for notheing kidd, but I understand why its an exception, oh did you see the art of FMA book, its in barnes a noble
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YEah, it had some good stuff in it, I guess I was excited cause I dont go much in there, but I went to get a book to study from for that manga deal
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You don't go to Barnes and Noble that much?
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Nope, I need to though, I guess I be doing so much.
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your surprise that I dont? A bookstore is an artist's paradise for research, discovery, inspiration, and resources. So yeah, I can say I am. Just because you may not stay there to read a book, doesn't mean you might find other subjects for observation.
Increase your observation bro, it's skill so taken lightly these days.
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True, I guess I just never find the time to go, but I did get a book for the manga Im going to do, You know the one, and Its helping out a lot, Im going to have the character line up, hopefully saturday, so you can see all the OC....hopefully your character will be to your liking
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I guess I just never find the time to go There's always a time, just have to set it.
hopefully your character will be to your liking We'll see. Good luck!
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really like the different angles of hands man. Yea those studies really help out in the end
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Thanks!
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Nah, just gettin' started.
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Sigh, it's good sketches like THIS that get the least views. *Shakes head* It's VERY very nice.
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Thanks bro! And honestly, I can't do anything about it. Either they will like the content or not. So, I just keep on learning how to get better...before I show my bag of tricks.
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Hahah! Well, good luck sir!
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aw man i SUCK at drawing hands *envy envy* Oh, I sucked at lips when I was a teenager, believe me. I couldn't draw them to save my life.
But, down the road, I sucked in the difficulty, and attempted to practice. Practice, practice, practice, until I was able to start drawing lips to my liking.
You can either look at pictures of people (maybe your friends, family, celebrities) and see how hands are interacting with objects and with each other. Capture the shapes, memorize the poses, and see what happens.
Also: [link] I know this can help you as well.
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thank you so much!! lol thats going to be my goal this summer is to practice hands and feet. Your a true friend!
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You're very welcome.
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And thanks for the hug too. 
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tis not a problem! you deserve both of 'em ^o^
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