/ic/ - Artwork/Critique

>>6732919
This is the only backup layer I had of the full body. I'm usually much more careful and deliberate when sketching, but this just happened to be an exercise that I decided to turn into a full piece on a whim. Still, what's wrong with Mattesi? I only spent a few hours reading FORCE a few years ago but it really awakened something in me.
>>6732934
Clothes are especially difficult with fine lines. But that and line smoothing zero are necessary to create the subtle bumps and curves that make it look life-like. Don't ask me how long I spent on the pleated skirt. That was such a fucking bitch...
>>6733065
3.5 years. I kept a sketchbook during classes a few years before that, so I guess its not totally from zero.
>>6733073
>is this merely a question of mileage
Yes, and, unfortunately, talent - not that I'm even that good - its just the truth. There are no tricks for something as basic and fundamental as pen handling. Maybe line smoothing/stabilization at zero plays a part, but I otherwise avoid stippling marks like you did on the right. The more continuous your lines, the better.
>larger brush sizes
Funny that you mention that, as someone on /lsg/ had nagged me about this just a few months ago. I now understand that they were completely right, and thick brushes do indeed serve as a crutch of sorts. Bless them. So I say just quit. It encourages bad habits and inhibits growth.
>>6733074
Read the above.
tl;dr Just fucking do it.