There is a scene in a drawing I am working on where I have to draw kids feet at various angles, and I have drawn it several times for practice. It is difficult to see and draw my own feet as they are, because of the angles. I am happy to be able to look directly at them and draw them.
1. sketch 6:40-6:52AM Sat. July 13, 2024 sketch 6:40-6:52AM Sat. 13 July 2024
2. sketch 6:53-7:00AM Sat. July 13, 2024 sketch 6:53-7:00AM Sat. 13 July 2024
I got up before my daughter this morning, and started drawing. I drew it in a dimly lit room so as not to wake her up.
I was able to draw the parts that were not far away from me while looking at them. I can’t see her toes and her right hand very well. It’s also hard to see my picture when I drawing it.
In about 8 minutes, I finally finished drawing the picture. I often can’t draw legs the way I want, but surprisingly I was able to draw them more easily than when I was looking at them. There is room for improvement in the balance of the face, finger shape on the hands, and the position of the arm on my picture.
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I decided to draw it during a time when my daughter wasn’t moving much until I decided on the shape. How much can I draw after a long time? I drew this while my daughter was watching TV and drawing.
I thought he wouldn’t move much, but he’s still a toddler. It moves anyway. Move. Standing, sitting, looking around here and there. Because she moves so much, her body is flexible and warm.
I wanted to draw the balance of the whole body well, but I wasn’t good enough. And I wish I could draw focus on the parts I watch, the picture will be more attractive.
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It’s a chance to draw lots of children’s pictures while she is a toddler. I’ll draw again.