After working on art, here and there, for about two months, I finally started to understand the basics. In these two drawings, I made sure I used initial base shapes to act as a guide. I think I was able to get some facial anatomy correct but you can clearly see that I messed up…
Continue reading ➞ Criticizing My Artwork: Characters And Expressions [2]
I've been home for a few months now and ever since I came back after finishing my masters study, I wanted to focus on seriously working on my artwork. Towards the beginning I used to draw once a week or once in two weeks and post it on my Instagram (@CrystalDreamIllustration), I had okay reviews…
As you know that when you art any art journey, everything feels difficult to draw, especially for me. The first thing I struggled with the most was drawing face shapes. I opted a lot of times to draw side profile of characters. Now looking back at some of my initial works, I feel like I…
Continue reading ➞ Criticizing My Old Art: Working On Face Shapes, Animals And Objects [1]
As someone who has never taken a class in arts and even back in school my teachers didn't show us any techniques that I can apply to my art in the long run, it became evident to me that I had to start art by either watching YouTube tutorials or just out of the vast…
Recently, I finished my Master's degree program and now I am back home, doing my own things. My final few months, writing my dissertation, really drained me. I have never felt more disheartened by something I have been working very hard on for weeks. Once home, I really wanted to find things that would inspire…
'Younger me, wished upon a star Wanting to fly, go so farSitting comfortably in a flying carAway from my peers, to an existence so non-bizarreEating half-price diner caviarSleeping on a rocking chairDreaming about freedom anywhereSinging using a microphone made of kitchenwareAll this is becomes my midnight affairA dreamland journey, seeking respect, Something my mind can't…
The silence of the night makes me wonder;my thoughts are deep, my voice quite tender.I look up at the sky and take a deep breathBefore letting myself get hypnotised by the sudden onset of spiritual death.Noticing the truth about my cowardly behaviour as I hide away in a corner like a benign creature,I feel the…
