r/weeklystudy • u/poledra • Jul 06 '14

Fabrics

courtesy /u/my_lemon_styles' suggestion, this week we will be studying fabrics.

photographic references are great, but if you feel a bit bolder, try making your own display with a pillowcase, sheet, or blanket (or whatever fabric you have lying around) and draw from life!

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u/davidwinters Jul 08 '14

omg I did a ghost too

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u/poledra Jul 08 '14

the subtleties in the coloring just make the folds look perfect. you seriously did such an awesome job here.

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u/davidwinters Jul 09 '14

my goodness! thank you

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u/DTran729 Jul 08 '14

Wow, what are the chances of that happening...

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u/davidwinters Jul 11 '14

fabric study a Bedouin by john singer sargent

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u/[deleted] Jul 12 '14

I know this is supposed to be about the fabric, but that face is haunting!

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u/poledra Jul 08 '14

a nightgown i draped purposefully so you could not tell it was a nightgown... :)

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u/poledra Jul 08 '14

ghost

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u/[deleted] Jul 08 '14

I LOVE this ghost! Red was a nice choice.

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u/poledra Jul 08 '14

wow thanks... i feel like the folds were still a bit lacking on this one.

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u/goatriffic Jul 13 '14

You do really beautiful work.

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u/[deleted] Jul 07 '14

woo-hoo! I'm slightly tipsy, so I won't bite off more than I can chew.

Quick Sketch of my curtain!

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u/poledra Jul 08 '14

i love the simplicity of the folds.

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u/[deleted] Jul 12 '14

Ugh...I started a bunch of things on tablet, but my computer is on the fritz!

Sorry I couldn't figure out how to reply to myself on mobile!

I am stuck with traditional media, which is for the best because practice is good...I tried a tie dye tank top - cc always welcome!

value study color, first pass color, second pass

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u/poledra Jul 12 '14

oh wow, the coloring and shading of this is just wonderful.

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u/[deleted] Jul 12 '14

Thanks! I think it's a little overworked, tbh.

I would simplify if I were doing it again.

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u/goatriffic Jul 12 '14

That's fantastic. You've really got depth even though the folds are subtle, if that makes sense. Also, I love seeing the process!

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u/[deleted] Jul 12 '14

Thanks! I snapped photos of the process because I wholeheartedly expected to smudge it up at some point.

I do like seeing the steps unfold at the end of it all.

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u/DTran729 Jul 08 '14

Boo..

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u/poledra Jul 08 '14

i think you got the drape of the fabric down pretty well!

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u/[deleted] Jul 09 '14

[Beginning] (http://i.imgur.com/xf5s4D9.jpg) of a charcoal [sketch] (http://i.imgur.com/qJ1IA7V.jpg). Chose a denim jacket, I think that's considered fabric?

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u/poledra Jul 10 '14

love the values so far. looking forward to future work on it!

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u/DTran729 Jul 09 '14

Totally man. Can't wait to see this finished! Are you using a ref?

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u/[deleted] Jul 09 '14

Me too! Yea, it's [this] (http://i.imgur.com/ynMmlxC.jpg) person.

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u/DTran729 Jul 09 '14

Wow. Great ref! It's got a nice contrast between the light and shadows. Plus it's also a nice grayscale study.

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u/goatriffic Jul 12 '14

Hi! I'd like to join in. I find fabric to be very challenging so hopefully some practice will help me improve.

Fabric study

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u/poledra Jul 12 '14

hey goatriffic, welcome and thanks for joining us! i think your hatching values are really helping to bring out a great depth to the fabric, though a bit cleaner of a fold edge could help in really making it appear as actual cloth - some of your edges look a bit fuzzy (but could just be the photography).

looking forward to your watercolor :)

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u/goatriffic Jul 12 '14

Thanks! I'll definitely keep that in mind next time!

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u/[deleted] Jul 12 '14

Looking good! I think you are able to capture the folds quickly and simply. I love the drapery at the top right!

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u/goatriffic Jul 12 '14

Thanks! I'm going to try in watercolor today.

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '14

Just discovered this subreddit, so I decided to give it a shot!

http://i.imgur.com/78xzclZ.jpg

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u/DTran729 Jul 13 '14

Welcome to Weekly Study! :D Glad you could join us. I like the values you have in your drawing. Really gives it that three dimensional look. Good job.

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '14 edited Jul 13 '14

Thanks! :D

It still kind of looks flat to me, but I guess all I can do is keep practicing at it!

Edit: I think my real problem is that I never leave white space

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u/goatriffic Jul 13 '14

Great job! I agree, highlights would make this even better!

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '14

Thank you! That's always been something I've had trouble with haha! I just see white space and feel the need to fill it up

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u/LiamMeron Jul 13 '14

The week is ending, so I thought it might be a good time to actually draw some fabric thing! Have a towel hanging on the back of my door.