portraits
https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtFundamentals/comments/zk8ggl/portraits/
2022-12-12 19:17
harrysterone
Hello, i am new to draw a box, but after starting lesson 1 and after checking the other ones i found no trace of portraits which i would like very much to be good at, so a question for older members, will these exercises help me in drawing portraits of people? Thank you.
Edit: thank you everyone for the answers and resources you have suggested, i will check and work on them.
Uncomfortable
2022-12-12 19:46
The first page of Lesson 0 goes into exactly what this course teaches and how it fits into one's general training. The two videos there (What is Drawabox and What are the Fundamentals) are particularly pertinent to your question, so be sure to go through them.
OriginallyMyName
2022-12-12 20:25
When I moved on from L1 to the 250BC I decided to learn parallel to Drawabox as my "50% rule" with a drawing book of my choice. So like 1/2 boxes and 1/2 book. If portraiture is what you seek, you may find enjoyment from the book, "Drawing on the Right side of the Brain." Iirc one of the things she focuses on is yours and others portraits and how to improve. About 30 dollars on Amazon, look for the version that has a companion book if you can.
harrysterone
2022-12-12 21:56
Thank you i have already read chapter one and two of that book i will continue then.
HuegDraws
2022-12-12 22:31
Similar to a diff commenter I spent most of my 50% time on practicing portraits. The Edwards book is great when starting out and eventually I moved onto Figure Drawing for All It's Worth by Andrew Loomis. Having an understanding of human structure made an immense difference and I think his approach is pretty similar to what you learn in DaB. If you don't wanna read, Proko on YouTube covers mostly similar concepts and was really helpful for me. I think Loomis also has a book specifically on portraits but I think this is a good all-rounder.
There are TONS of portrait drawing resources online too, this website is pretty solid https://line-of-action.com/practice-tools/figure-drawing and I also just search "portrait" on Pinterest for refs.
I know it can be awkward but drawing from life is wayyy better than from a screen. You might have a figure drawing group near you but even just going to a cafe and trying to quickly (try not to stare too creepily) sketch people is a fun way to get some reps in. Life drawing in public like that is one of my favorite chill activities.
bafflesaurus
2022-12-13 01:08
Study Loomis, and Rielly for portraiture.
prpslydistracted
2022-12-13 02:08
No. You likely will be able to do generic portraits but a commissioned, realistic likeness of a specific individual will depend entirely on your skill. You will need fine art instruction not DaB. That can be arrived at by self taught, college, workshops. We don't know your present skill level and how much effort will be necessary to arrive at proficiency. Six months, years? Start here, and give yourself time.
https://www.thedrawingsource.com/portrait-drawing.html
These are some of the more accomplished portrait artists today;
https://www.portraitsociety.org/
bakerpls98
2022-12-13 05:17
you cant draw portraits (well) until you understand form. sorry but if youre committed you will have to take baby steps. Loomis has a book and CGMA has a head class but these are too advanced if you never drew before.
Illustrious-Fly3377
2022-12-13 08:52
Everything helps!
But if you are going to be good at it..be good at it!
Simple
Draw
Paint
Sculpt
Make it happen
Illustrious-Fly3377
2022-12-13 08:55
And one piece of advice.the eyes are the key but mind the details