tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81306115306558569.post275020903118753815..comments2011-06-14T11:50:43.777-07:00Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02845381303836434373noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81306115306558569.post-7258244533449592802011-06-14T11:50:43.777-07:002011-06-14T11:50:43.777-07:00Thanks! Appreciate the time and effort to help those of us who wish to be educated. I found in implementing your method I learned a few things about my own abilities. I am excited to practice more. I need help with hands!Ronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81306115306558569.post-83069767612954602882009-11-04T06:36:07.400-08:002009-11-04T06:36:07.400-08:00thanks you so much for this tutorial. :)joz1234http://joz1234.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81306115306558569.post-73782198386002083132009-06-22T08:37:07.398-07:002009-06-22T08:37:07.398-07:00Nice tutorial. Don&#39;t let the others discourage you. Technical skill is just another tool in the artist&#39;s toolbox. All the great conceptual ideas in the world don&#39;t mean anything if you don&#39;t have the skills to realize them. For people just starting out, tutorials like this are exactly what they need to help develop their own drawing process.Mirandahttp://www.learntoart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81306115306558569.post-12801215363579429412009-02-21T01:11:00.000-08:002009-02-21T01:11:00.000-08:00Thank you for the excellent instructions.<BR/>I like drawing creepy eyes, and this will help out alot.ryanhttp://www.acidhedz.com/animesitereview.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81306115306558569.post-50983632745776601962009-02-20T08:47:00.000-08:002009-02-20T08:47:00.000-08:00good method..to me, its difficult to draw the eyes..the eyes will show how exactly the subject to the drawing..hope you can visit m blog http://artlandcapeides.blogspot.com/ would like to see you comment.thanks!Landscapeideas Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18186189848168799161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81306115306558569.post-25759697900775083262008-12-21T01:50:00.000-08:002008-12-21T01:50:00.000-08:00To Concerned Illustrator: If your definition were applied to something like music then an orchestra reproducing a Beethoven symphony would be something less than music unless they applied "significant changes" to the source material. I reject your arrogant and snobbish definishion of art and supply my own.<BR/><BR/>To Michael:<BR/>Thanks for the great work you're doing here. The lessons are very helpful.jpowell2488http://www.blogger.com/profile/17071794803704518267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81306115306558569.post-12381870987382056412008-12-05T10:38:00.000-08:002008-12-05T10:38:00.000-08:00I keep reading these comments about how we are all different. Who cares. Shut up and draw something. If it be a simple line then so be it. A detailed work of art, that's fine as well. Telling someone that they are different does not help them draw better. You know what does though? Practice. Thats it. No amount of "tutorials" can make someone become a better drawer. It comes with practice. What happens when there is no one to write a tutorial on a specific subject that you need to understand better? Are you forced to give up on that subject? If so, then you need not try to become an artist, as art is created through trial and error. You can't expect to be good at something as soon as you start trying that something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81306115306558569.post-6486020254260900142008-12-05T10:37:00.000-08:002008-12-05T10:37:00.000-08:00I keep reading these comments about how we are all different. Who cares. Shut up and draw something. If it be a simple line then so be it. A detailed work of art, that's fine as well. Telling someone that they are different does not help them draw better. You know what does though? Practice. Thats it. No amount of "tutorials" can make someone become a better drawer. It comes with practice. What happens when there is no one to write a tutorial on a specific subject that you need to understand better? Are you forced to give up on that subject? If so, then you need not try to become an artist, as art is created through trial and error. You can't expect to be good at something as soon as you start trying that something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81306115306558569.post-91635087861435072432008-11-27T19:48:00.000-08:002008-11-27T19:48:00.000-08:00@Concerned Illustrator: I would argue that all art tutorials show how the tutorial *author* draws. That is the nature of a tutorial. It teaches how a specific person does a specific thing. <BR/><BR/>Further, I would argue that some art students (and would-be art students) actually benefit from tutorials such as this, since some art teachers teach as though their own method is the end-all-be-all of art and as though there is no other "correct" way to draw.<BR/><BR/>The reality is that every person is different, everyone learns differently, and everyone *draws* differently. To say that any particular way of drawing or teaching is wrong is...well...wrong.Kyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00269722603607351775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81306115306558569.post-76360212589491612102008-11-27T19:14:00.000-08:002008-11-27T19:14:00.000-08:00I love art tutorials, really, but as an artist and illustrator myself, I have noticed a lot of problems with this and your own comments, so I HAVE to respond....<BR/><BR/>1) This is not art.<BR/><BR/>It is fantastic practice for art.<BR/><BR/>It is a good way of impressing non-artists.<BR/><BR/>But it isn't art.<BR/><BR/>Copying anything from a photo is generally considered sketch practice, with a few exceptions. One is that the photo has been taken by the artist with a final subject in mind; the second is that the artist or illustrator makes such significant changes to the (preferably purchased or otherwise used-with-permission) source image that it is obvious that the artist is not straight up copying, but actually bringing something new and interesting and *alive* to the table.<BR/><BR/>Simply copying a photo is either illustration practice or straight up craft, not art.<BR/><BR/>2) This is one way of many ways to do eyes. Every artist has a different "brain," a different way of seeing things. This tutorial is, at best, a description of how *you* draw eyes using a *source image*. <BR/><BR/>True eye tutorials give general guidance as to the shape of the typical human eye and where it fits in the head, and leave figuring out the rest of the detail to the budding artist. "Guides" such as this one, written as though they are the end-all be-all to create eyeballs, are one of the many reasons people come to me asking why they can not draw eyes, saying "I followed the photos! I looked at the online tutorials! Why isn't it WORKING???!"<BR/><BR/>Please please please. For the sake of student artists everywhere, revisit this so that it is either more useful or clearly restricted to showing individuals how *you* draw.<BR/><BR/>As you have said yourself, your brain works differently from the brains of other illustrators. Don't try to influence the education of artists who will only be confused by "tutorials" on "art" like "this one."<BR/><BR/>I applaud your desire to educate others, though. Thank you.Concerned Illustratornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81306115306558569.post-83432455915212555372008-11-10T14:18:00.000-08:002008-11-10T14:18:00.000-08:00Continue on Michael, please. While Tracey was probably on the scaffold with Michelangelo Bunarroti critiqing the Sistine Chapel Ceiling, those of us who lack artistic ability equivalent of her worthiness, do value what you offer. (No pun intended)This is a hobby for great deal of us. We most likely are not going to attend an art institute or even an art class thus are self taught. So please overlook it when people fail to see the kindness you are extend to us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81306115306558569.post-82309141307092091522008-10-19T14:45:00.000-07:002008-10-19T14:45:00.000-07:00That's pretty great. You really did a great job. <BR/>Unfortunatley I can't draw at all, it looks bad whenever I try. My eyes look kinda awful, they're not same size and so on... But thatnk you ;DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81306115306558569.post-10519915290132517692008-10-17T14:21:00.000-07:002008-10-17T14:21:00.000-07:00Beautiful Artwork on this site!!! Very nice information.Liz Tylereragongal44.webs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81306115306558569.post-12138595460434843732008-10-12T01:57:00.000-07:002008-10-12T01:57:00.000-07:00We are very good cyber teacher and great artist, if I can follow your instructions than any one can as I am a new starter with pencil art. Please keep up the good work posted Micheal.<BR/> Tracey needs to experiment with different methods that's how progress is made, not by sticking to one method, if that was the case we would still be building pyramids and painting on cave walls. Tracey you need to explore, learn of Micheal or send us your work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81306115306558569.post-76053492538323483762008-10-09T20:09:00.000-07:002008-10-09T20:09:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.sizumihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10301067991241689933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81306115306558569.post-48378329776179202202008-10-06T18:16:00.000-07:002008-10-06T18:16:00.000-07:00excellent techniques.GeologyJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07212488235413098715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81306115306558569.post-59742119376159801092008-10-06T05:57:00.000-07:002008-10-06T05:57:00.000-07:00Never found eyes difficult to draw to be honest. Feet are harder for me as are getting the proportions of the body correct.<BR/><BR/>The author probably knows this but as an aside to other posters you may want to take a look at comic art and notice how often artists avoid drawing feet, usually they are hidden in water or behind an object.<BR/><BR/>Great post on how to draw eyes though, good job.Milandernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81306115306558569.post-18157767928265464532008-10-05T11:12:00.000-07:002008-10-05T11:12:00.000-07:00@ TRACY: Wrong, Tracy, wrong Tracy Wrong. Please forgive me but I am an artist and have been drawing and painting for over thirty years. The eyes need special attention in order to make them look as though they were real life. It can make or break a painting or drawing. My first oil, copy of A Girl With A Pearl Earring by Jan Vermeer, I painted so well I got an "A" in my class in college but the eyes in the painting, because I wasn't given specific instruction to make them more life like, appear flat to me. Luckily I painted in oils so I can go back and add some life to the painting. <BR/>Some people do need to use this isolated instruction , some don't. It's all a matter of what works for each person. We are all unique, aren't we? Thank goodness, huh? lol.. Your input was good but really doesn't apply to absolutely everyone.<BR/>Take care, and<BR/>@ Michael<BR/>Thank you for this lesson. I saved it for my daughter who is an up and coming artist herself. =)LoveHugsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81306115306558569.post-73724681765044410342008-10-03T09:31:00.000-07:002008-10-03T09:31:00.000-07:00Very nice tutorial! Thank you :)Ashley McFarlandbasementapartment.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81306115306558569.post-14173480863774394582008-10-02T13:42:00.000-07:002008-10-02T13:42:00.000-07:00In response to the comments about isolation, I will agree with you. However, my own experience has led me to different methods. I spent 30 years trying to learn with traditional methods. I also spent 30 years extremely frustrated because I could never "get it right." <BR/><BR/>There are many people, myself included, that simply can not (even with years of practice) accomplish what you are describing. To build values slowly across an entire work is simply beyond what I am capable of doing.<BR/><BR/>However, I have found that the technique of working on a drawing or painting one piece at a time works extremely well for me. I have also found that it works extremely well for others. Especially those that gave up on art because they were told that things have to be done a certain way or they were wrong.<BR/><BR/>My techniques are not for traditionally taught artists. They are for people that want to create works of art, but find the traditional methods simply will not work for them. <BR/><BR/>I encourage people to use what works for them. To use techniques that will result in their final goal. If using the traditional methods works best for you, then by all means, that is what you should do. I found a way that works for me. If it works for others as well, then that is what they should do too. <BR/><BR/>It all boils down to the individual person and what is comfortable for them. Art should not be a struggle, it should be fun and relaxing. So you should use methods that are fun and relaxing for you.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02845381303836434373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81306115306558569.post-35277099619074830462008-10-02T12:53:00.000-07:002008-10-02T12:53:00.000-07:00Tracey hit it RIGHT ON THE HEAD. Drawing in isolation is the FIRST mistake beginners make. Value should be used to create forms not vice versa.christianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09134102687544647518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81306115306558569.post-81939717041576438642008-10-01T15:14:00.000-07:002008-10-01T15:14:00.000-07:00Thanks a lot these instructions are great!shanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02919608884216139960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81306115306558569.post-79149621557062557532008-09-30T15:49:00.000-07:002008-09-30T15:49:00.000-07:00stumbled. very nice :)<BR/>i've been drawing eyes all day xD<BR/><BR/>gotta add colour though...FireSketchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09485230137809061541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81306115306558569.post-3907243608705254582008-09-30T10:39:00.000-07:002008-09-30T10:39:00.000-07:00I don't think you should be encouraging beginning artists to draw in isolation, as this is a problem many beginners struggle with already. The correct way to draw eyes is generally accepted as realizing that eyes are no different from noses, cheeks, or vases. They are volumetric, moist objects, and there is no special trick to drawing specific objects aside from practicing.<BR/><BR/>But if you are doing a value drawing, you need to build up the value and the lines together, not separately, creating transitions with value changes and not delineated edges. Create the lightest lights and the darkest darks first, throughout the entire composition, then build from there. As you said, your whites may be too dark when you "draw the rest," but you should build up the whole drawing to avoid mistakes like this in both value and proportion.<BR/><BR/>It is a good idea for a tutorial, but I don't necessarily agree with your approach. Good work, though :)Traceynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81306115306558569.post-73029863315176736002008-09-30T07:22:00.000-07:002008-09-30T07:22:00.000-07:00Not good. Not good AT ALL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com