90 sec gestures + update of the wip from last night

more gestures + a concept WIP. Still developing my sense of form...

more gestures, + some 5 min form studies

More 60 sec gestures. Next time, might be better to do 2 min gestures so I can take more time to study the form and more time to get it right, rather than trying to rush it. Correct is better than fast

Note: when gesturing, keep in mind that the objective is to capture the general pose of the form, which includes weight distribution. So whatever helps capture this best, is what you should do

more 60 sec gestures. Did some other painting as well, but nothing worth posting. Will post later, once it's worth posting

more 60 sec gestures

60 sec gestures. Still thinking of proko's gesture principles while doing these.

another study based on reference. Struggling a bit with this one, but on the other hand, the fabric complexity is more than I'm used to and I'm still not comfortable with faces either. I'm also using harder brushes with an increased flow rate since several people have told me I need to work on my edges and what not. Trying not to become frustrated, trying to have fun. Just need to keep at it.

Watched Proko's step by step gesture video and completed this set of 45 sec gesture drawings using his methodology. More practice is necessary, but I like his approach. It centers around the movement, motion, & balance of the subject and its subsequent forms. It's based on the principle that the life of the figure is its gesture. 

Finally sat down and watched one of Proko's videos. It was the first gesture drawing video. Although it will take some adjusting, I can definitely see the value in his teachings. Below are the first set of 60 gestures I made using advice from those teachings

Also, I'm working on a sword concept as well. WIP

another study based on image reference. Didn't completely nail the expressions, which were painted and repainted until...this.

decided to try something new an do some 30 sec gestures. Would like to do more of them at a later date. Also, used a different brush, which was part of a brush set I found over on CGHub.

60 (top) & 120 (bottom) sec gestures. Getting better I think. Need to remember to stay loose and draw small. I seem to have better success when doing so.

More figure drawing practice...this time using a poster from the "Maniac" remake as reference.

Another study based on reference image. Once again, working with color. Image is (in my opinion) a fairly accurate representation of the source material. Not 100% satisfied with the feet, but oh well.

about 60 minutes; a large portion of which was working with color in order to render a convincing golden suit

Been lazy over the last couple weeks. No excuses. More 60 sec (top) and 120 sec (bottom) gestures.