Question for the 50% rule
https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtFundamentals/comments/sayrt5/question_for_the_50_rule/
2022-01-23 17:28
L-itchur
Currently, I'm restarting Drawabox (Last time i was using Drawing tablet and skimmed through the lessons.)
I understand the 50% rule and all that, however it's about the subject of what I'm drawing for fun, I want to draw characters but don't know anything about anatomy or figure drawing etc.
Should i just go with the flow while drawing characters or should i use actual resources in order to have a solid starting point in order to actually progress throughout the time of the 50% rule?
I have already tried drawing characters without any knowledge of anatomy practices, It's really challenging, so I'm kind of stuck between this decision.
Uncomfortable
2022-01-23 17:33
If you haven't had a chance to go through this new video on the 50% rule which was released a week ago, I would highly recommend it.
As explained there, the 50% rule is about throwing yourself at the wall and accepting that your results will not be good, on account of the lack of familiarity you described. That's perfectly fine, and expected. Allow yourself to draw poorly, as the 50% rule exists purely to help students get over the fear of drawing things badly, which keeps them from experimenting, playing, and developing in ways that are, despite not being focused on technical skill and impressiveness, still extremely important to one's development.
L-itchur
2022-01-23 18:25
Oh, I have already watched the video, I'm not sure if i misunderstood something in the video, But i will still make sure to re-watch it.
I understood the message and thank you for the feedback, It's a pleasure that you yourself have replied to my message. Once again Thank you for the feedback and the resources that you provide.