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Rastin Mehr

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Sep 22, 2003, 1:22:20 AM9/22/03
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http://www.rmdstudio.com/rastin/drawing/drawing5.jpg

Just to share another artwork with you guys, This time I tried to use
more uninterrupted lines, seems like I'm getting better at drawing hands :)

Rastin

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Davide Montellanico

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Sep 22, 2003, 9:35:57 AM9/22/03
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Hi Rastin,
The subject is very nice and I like a lot how you threat the shadows.
Few weeks ago I decided to do some drawings me too, I found a book in which
there are a lot of fast sketches *women and men subject*.
They are drawings composed by simple lines only, but they works well. I
thought that the only way to learn is to copy these artwork, but anyway I
don't know how to reach the next step *try to replicate original live
subject*. Any advice?
Which kind of pencil are you using for your artwork?

cheers
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Rastin Mehr

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Sep 22, 2003, 10:36:37 AM9/22/03
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Hi Davide,

well I'm going the other way, first I taught myself to replicate and
produce a photo real image. now I'm learning how to draw using simple lines.

I'm currently reading "Illustrating Fashion Concept to Creation", which
leads to drawing with simple lines.

I'm using very primitive tools usually Manila Paper and 2B - 6B pencils,
I also have a Graphic Stick and all kinds of erasures (Pink, white,
Artist's Erasure!!!, Paper Mate Erasure sticks).

Rastin

Davide Montellanico wrote:
> Hi Rastin,
> The subject is very nice and I like a lot how you threat the shadows.
> Few weeks ago I decided to do some drawings me too, I found a book in which
> there are a lot of fast sketches *women and men subject*.
> They are drawings composed by simple lines only, but they works well. I
> thought that the only way to learn is to copy these artwork, but anyway I
> don't know how to reach the next step *try to replicate original live
> subject*. Any advice?
> Which kind of pencil are you using for your artwork?
>
> cheers
> --
> Davide Montellanico

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Gem

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Sep 22, 2003, 2:44:24 PM9/22/03
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>http://www.rmdstudio.com/rastin/drawing/drawing5.jpg

That's a nice one, Rastin. Hand in front looks good tho still slightly boxy.
Lighting/shadowing detail around the clothing folds can be addressed for more
dimension. Fold a shirt and note the gradient shadows and how they resize under
different lighting angles. Look at the texture of fabrics and weaves and
practice short, quick or long delicate strokes to imply grain or pile.

[look for books or tuts on stippling, hatching and crosshatching to get you
acquainted with dimension and shadowing with pencils or inks.ya and buy a good
pencil sharpener. lol]

Are you copying these out of a book? Try some real life still set ups [objects
or people] of your own and note the shadows and how they change with
directional/ambient or varied types of lighting such as candles or spotlights.

A tip from my life drawing instuctor: "don't forget your backgrounds and
horizons. Or are they floating in mid-air!?" [stern look down his nose at
me...sheesh]

How impressive these drawings of yours are, Rastin! Keep up the good work!!

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Gem

Gem

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Sep 22, 2003, 2:46:46 PM9/22/03
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>I'm using very primitive tools usually Manila Paper and 2B - 6B pencils,

I love manila paper. You've got to try some gray charcoal paper and some
buttery cream stock.

>I also have a Graphic Stick and all kinds of erasures (Pink, white,
>Artist's Erasure!!!, Paper Mate Erasure sticks).

Me too! an arsenal of erasers! :))

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Gem

Rastin Mehr

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Sep 22, 2003, 8:48:47 PM9/22/03
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Gem wrote:

>>http://www.rmdstudio.com/rastin/drawing/drawing5.jpg
>

> That's a nice one, Rastin. Hand in front looks good tho still slightly boxy.
> Lighting/shadowing detail around the clothing folds can be addressed for more
> dimension. Fold a shirt and note the gradient shadows and how they resize under
> different lighting angles. Look at the texture of fabrics and weaves and
> practice short, quick or long delicate strokes to imply grain or pile.

Thank you Gem, yes I was less stiff drawing this one, yet I need more
time and practice to get that nice flow.

>
> [look for books or tuts on stippling, hatching and crosshatching to get you
> acquainted with dimension and shadowing with pencils or inks.ya and buy a good
> pencil sharpener. lol]

Fashion Illustration has all the tutorials on rendering for body parts
and different types of fabrics, I working on that book :)

>
> Are you copying these out of a book? Try some real life still set ups [objects
> or people] of your own and note the shadows and how they change with
> directional/ambient or varied types of lighting such as candles or spotlights.

I collect pictures out of design and fashion magazines, My girlfriend
makes an excellent model (She used to be a model actually) .. problem is
we are both doing 5 courses at school ...

>
> A tip from my life drawing instuctor: "don't forget your backgrounds and
> horizons. Or are they floating in mid-air!?" [stern look down his nose at
> me...sheesh]

No they are not floating in the air ... mmm ... I wonder why I don't do
the backgrounds?!

> How impressive these drawings of yours are, Rastin! Keep up the good work!!

Oh thanks Gem, if it wasn't you ... non of this would been done you know ;)

Rastin

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> Gem

erika

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Sep 23, 2003, 7:46:00 AM9/23/03
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Rastin, Once again, very nice!

-Erika

48073

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Sep 23, 2003, 4:37:06 PM9/23/03
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On Mon, 22 Sep 2003 05:22:20 GMT, Rastin Mehr
<find.m...@my.website.com> wrote:

>http://www.rmdstudio.com/rastin/drawing/drawing5.jpg
>
>Just to share another artwork with you guys, This time I tried to use
>more uninterrupted lines, seems like I'm getting better at drawing hands :)

I like the way it's very vivid and loosely drawn. Especially like the
soft cloth feel of the sweather and the strings of the left shoe.
Thanks for sharing!

48073.

Gem

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Sep 24, 2003, 1:44:17 PM9/24/03
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Rastin:

>Oh thanks Gem, if it wasn't you ... non of this would been done you know ;)

wow What a sweet thing to say! But you're a pretty determined and focused
individual so I'm thinking you'd have pushed on. ;)

the very Best to you and yours.

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Gem

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