This first semester has been…good. I’m learning a lot, but it’s at a very fast 5 week pace and that’s the only thing I don’t like about it. That and that fact that I’m finding myself slipping sketch-wise. I haven’t had a formal drawing class since 4th grade, and I hardly remember it. Everyone in my class have more experience and have taken drafting classes and the like. I expected that, of course, but I’m not sure how I feel about my own capabilities. I work hard. Like five hour sleep hard, but I’d just like some pointers from someone who knows how things are supposed to look. I feel like all of my sketching looks basic and scratchy, instead of ID-ish. My design drawing class is very rigid and precise, where we have to draw forms using cubes and is heavy on perspective. I had a midterm recently where we were supposed to draw a truck, and I was so embarrassed that I tucked mine under another student’s when I turned it in. I feel like the class isn’t giving me enough time to understand the skills. It’s literally an assignment every night and I’m thankful that the class is ending next week. My prof’s been behind on grading, and I have a low B that I wouldn’t mind keeping till the end. It’s just been so crazy. I know that sketching is a skill like everything else that gets better in time, but I’m just hoping that my pictures show some sign of hope for me. I’ll be sure to add daily.
I think I draw “better” with a pen because my lines are quicker and less smudgy. Nevertheless, I’m at a loss.
Please tear into me. I have thick skin and need to improve. It’s non-negotiable. Thank you!
Here are my pics: