Inktober Days 1-7

[tarlanx]

These are so dreadful I nearly decided not to post at all. As it is I've just put up small versions so everyone can look away fast. I haven't drawn anything on paper in 20 years, but at least there is always a chance I can improve... if I ever find more than a few minutes to spare. I spent about 15 mins on the first using the prompt SWIFT - because I did it so fast. All rest were done in 2-3 minutes tops with minutes to spare before I had to go bed - or midnight! Oh, the irony!

Day 1: swift, Day 2: divided, Day 3: poison, Day 4: underwater, Day 5: long, Day 6: sword, Day 7: shy

                  
 

Comments

[amberdreams]

For 2 minute doodles they are looking good! :D It would be nice to see what you'd come up with if you had a bit more time.

[tarlanx]

I used to be a LOT better but I guess it's been so many years I need to re-learn, plus I want to try my hand at 'anime-style' art. It all takes practice but I can rarely spare the time :(

[goss]

You did the first one in 15 minutes? Are you kidding, that's awesome! I usually take an hour to do a portrait like that. These are all great speed drawings!

Also, I love that you used the prompt "swift" for a timed drawing. I'm thinking of using the "blind" prompt (day 24) in a similar way - no looking down at the paper while drawing. *g*

[tarlanx]

It's so rough and out of proportion!

I'm glad these are not a total disaster but I do wish I was organized enough to leave more free time for drawing. I keep saying - one day....

[jainas]

I agree, if you don't have much time, speed drawing is the way to go and yours are e very good start for someone who hasn't drawn for so long!


Ho, the "blind" prompt is a great idea! It rarely turns out good, but it's great fun to do and forces to go for simpler lines (or even for a "single line" drawing) in order not to loose the place!

[tarlanx]

Thanks... and the 'blind' challenge does sound interesting.

[mific]

Pretty good for brief doodles, and I love the gent in the first one - very distinguished! Also the last one’s very cute!

[tarlanx]

Thank you! I'm hoping I'll improve with more practice

[adafrog]

Neat.

[tarlanx]

Thanks... they look so rough to me but I'm hoping I can improve with practice.

[minoanmiss]

These are nifty, evocative, and illuminate the prompts awesomely. Thank you so much for sharing them with us!

[tarlanx]

Thank you :) I feel a little better about sharing them now... I nearly didn't as they are so rough.

[mekare]

Hey, high-five for posting even if you weren't so sure about it! I really like the first portrait (and I'm impressed that this is supposed to be a swift drawing!). The treasure under the sea is very evocative. Even if they are speed drawing, they have shading - so good on you! I forgot/didn't care about shading for years.

[tarlanx]

Thanks! I really wish I could spend more time on art etc. Maybe one of these days :)

[sexycazzy]

superb drawings here! :-)

[tarlanx]

Thank you :)