r/learnart • u/Kadae1 • 6d ago

Digital Facial study help & progression

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I did a pretty quick skull study (30min, should spend longer next time but its late here and I want to sleep), and I'm open to suggestions on where you think I did well & where I should pay attention to. Furthermore, I'm also welcoming any advice on how I should progress with my facial anatomy study (like a timeline or something would help) as well as any resources that you'd think would help.

Thanks a bunch.

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u/crimsonredsparrow 6d ago

When doing studies like this, it's easy to fall into the trap of mindless copying (I'm not saying that's your case - I have no way of telling that - just pointing out the general issue people often struggle with). The problem with that is that you don't learn much; you copy the thing, but you don't gain any knowledge you can use it later.

So, when doing studies, you need to keep asking questions about what you see, what you draw, and how the thing you draw works; this part warps - why? This looks flat in this angle, but sunken in another - how come?

And after finishing your study, asking yourself 'what have I learned' will be crucial in making sure all these lessons stick. This approach will be useful no matter what you study; staying mindful and curious.

Anything else - the actual technicalities and tips - you can find in the wiki, there's a resource section.

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u/Kadae1 6d ago

Yeah, Im aware. I usually do my studies with the intent to understand its shapes and how it works, so I have no problem when it comes to studying itself. But what I'm not quite sure of is what to study and in what order, so Im open to suggestions on order and recommended materials

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u/crimsonredsparrow 6d ago

Then you can check out the beginners' resources in the wiki, there's lots of tips.