Thread: Critique on Female Sketches

They look pretty darn good to me!

Originally Posted by skysaw

They look pretty darn good to me!

Yeah, me too. Maybe a tiny bit too muscly? I don't know though. Maybe not. The face of the first one is definitely feminine, the 3rd and 4th maybe not so much.

Why don't you try drawing a female that's very feminine in a very exaggerated way? Super long lashes, girly clothing, girly posing. Try sketching a pin up or something! Just to get you in the proper state of mind for femininity.

Originally Posted by kichu

Yeah, me too. Maybe a tiny bit too muscly? I don't know though. Maybe not. The face of the first one is definitely feminine, the 3rd and 4th maybe not so much.

Why don't you try drawing a female that's very feminine in a very exaggerated way? Super long lashes, girly clothing, girly posing. Try sketching a pin up or something! Just to get you in the proper state of mind for femininity.

Yeah, the last two do look kind of man-ish. Do you think it may have to do with the jawline maybe? The one on the left has a different jawline because I kept erasing it over and over until it looked right.

I kind of see what you mean by "muscly", especially on the third one. Do you think it's the neck and collarbone area? That's whats standing out to me the most.

So, based on those things, here is the update.

Originally Posted by WhiteUnit

Yeah, the last two do look kind of man-ish. Do you think it may have to do with the jawline maybe?

Even before reading your text, I noticed the improvement of the jawline on the second woman. Makes a big difference.

Originally Posted by skysaw

Even before reading your text, I noticed the improvement of the jawline on the second woman. Makes a big difference.

Agreed. Much better. And I think for the first one you just did more shading around the eyes and mouth, right? Whatever you did totally gave the sketch a more feminine appearance.

Originally Posted by skysaw

I'd tap that.

Fixed.

Originally Posted by kichu

Agreed. Much better. And I think for the first one you just did more shading around the eyes and mouth, right? Whatever you did totally gave the sketch a more feminine appearance.

Yeah, I think alot of it has to do with the fact that I rarely take into consideration that the women are wearing makeup. Thats pretty much all did on the first one. On the other one I corrected the jawline and added shadow to the eyes and then toned down the muscle on her stomache and neck.

Soon I plan on learning to ink my images. Its going to be tricky getting that eye shadow in there with ink. But one feat at a time a guess. Thanks for the advice. I`ll likely post up some more stuff for criticism in the future and since you have a good idea for these details I look forward to your advice then. =D

Damn you're Good

Nice work!

Originally Posted by WhiteUnit

Yeah, I think alot of it has to do with the fact that I rarely take into consideration that the women are wearing makeup. Thats pretty much all did on the first one. On the other one I corrected the jawline and added shadow to the eyes and then toned down the muscle on her stomache and neck.

Soon I plan on learning to ink my images. Its going to be tricky getting that eye shadow in there with ink. But one feat at a time a guess. Thanks for the advice. I`ll likely post up some more stuff for criticism in the future and since you have a good idea for these details I look forward to your advice then. =D

Cool! Can't wait.

Originally Posted by Hadyn

Fixed.

Sorry, I don't tap pencil drawings, no matter how sexy the jawline might be.

Originally Posted by skysaw

Sorry, I don't tap pencil drawings, no matter how sexy the jawline might be.

You don't know what you're missing.

So over the past week I have been practicing drawing women's faces. I've changed the style up quite a bit. Take a look and please leave some feedback.

Even if you don't draw that doesn't mean you can't point out what doesn't look right, so feel free to tear it apart.

Hi, not much of a natural artist myself, just wanted to point out you've made some great improvements since you started this thread.

Form looks much better and just more natural. The faces have a more feminine look to it as well.

The only.. "negative" comment I have is that in your new sketches the girl on the far lefts shoulders just seem slightly out of proportion.. Maybe slightly to small? Not enough to kill the drawing, it just stuck out to me... Like I said Im not an artist.. Just yeah

Oh, and the boobies in the middle drawing seem just slightly out of position to, a bit low and.. just a little small? Perhaps thats just my personal tastes though ><

Either way, great stuff! Very nice improvements imo

Originally Posted by Shady

Hi, not much of a natural artist myself, just wanted to point out you've made some great improvements since you started this thread.

Form looks much better and just more natural. The faces have a more feminine look to it as well.

..Oh, and the boobies in the middle drawing seem just slightly out of position to, a bit low and.. just a little small? Perhaps thats just my personal tastes though

Yeah, I totally agree! Good job. And they seem to have developed into characters with personality as well, which makes them even better.

I do agree about that middle one though. Her legs are too thick for her upper body. I don't even think it's a matter of personal taste, they almost look like they could be two different woman. I think you should choose if she's going be a bit thicker all over, or tinier. Or maybe it's the boots. Hmmm....

PS - your birthday is a day before mine!!

There's honestly SO much that I could say, I'd have to take each of your drawings and critique it separately. I just want to say...keep up the good work. I'd say you're about 75&#37; there to getting the proper female form. So keep practicing.

Without taking each one and dissecting it individually, I'll just say generally...that you need to study the female neck and shoulders more. I think you make the necks too thick, too masculine. In some of your drawings I think you try to overcompensate and the shoulders end up looking too weak and small in proportion to the hips and the neck is too thick.

Definitely, softer lines on the face. There should really be no straight lines outlining the female face, the jawline, chin, cheeks etc. should be curved and soft, unless your character has distinctly sharp features.

Careful that your female torsos aren't too long like a man's. The female's legs should be longer, and the torsos a bit shorter.

Also the hands on some of them are too large, I'd suggest you study the size and softness of females hands a bit more.

If you'd prefer, I could take apart each of your sketches and properly critique it. But that would take some time.

Originally Posted by kichu

Yeah, I totally agree! Good job. And they seem to have developed into characters with personality as well, which makes them even better.

I do agree about that middle one though. Her legs are too thick for her upper body. I don't even think it's a matter of personal taste, they almost look like they could be two different woman. I think you should choose if she's going be a bit thicker all over, or tinier. Or maybe it's the boots. Hmmm....

PS - your birthday is a day before mine!!

Yeah, your right about the middle one. I was stuck on the middle ones hips for so long because I wanted it to look like she was leaning on her right leg. But, I didn't want to not include it because I didn't like it, because the drawings aren't honest to how I draw. I will probably work on better shapes for the torso and legs to help fix it.

Originally Posted by Aquanina

There's honestly SO much that I could say, I'd have to take each of your drawings and critique it separately. I just want to say...keep up the good work. I'd say you're about 75% there to getting the proper female form. So keep practicing.

Without taking each one and dissecting it individually, I'll just say generally...that you need to study the female neck and shoulders more. I think you make the necks too thick, too masculine. In some of your drawings I think you try to overcompensate and the shoulders end up looking too weak and small in proportion to the hips and the neck is too thick.

Definitely, softer lines on the face. There should really be no straight lines outlining the female face, the jawline, chin, cheeks etc. should be curved and soft, unless your character has distinctly sharp features.

Careful that your female torsos aren't too long like a man's. The female's legs should be longer, and the torsos a bit shorter.

Also the hands on some of them are too large, I'd suggest you study the size and softness of females hands a bit more.

If you'd prefer, I could take apart each of your sketches and properly critique it. But that would take some time.

Your dead on the mark about the shoulders and neck. Thats where I have the most trouble, but I cant ever figure out what I'm doing wrong... Oh well, I'm not gonna type anymore because I want to get back to drawing. I'll update soon.

Okay, so I drew this using new frame proportions. How does this model look?

Hey! That looks pretty good for a start! I really don't have anything to say about it, you got everything bang on imo. I'd love to see the final result. Oh...the right hand is kinda funny maybe? Stiff or something. In terms of getting the female form though, I think you've really got it with this one!

Originally Posted by kichu

Hey! That looks pretty good for a start! I really don't have anything to say about it, you got everything bang on imo. I'd love to see the final result. Oh...the right hand is kinda funny maybe? Stiff or something. In terms of getting the female form though, I think you've really got it with this one!

Yeah it is kind of stiff.. I drew the whole thing, then realized I didn't do the hand and was like.. uhhh... uhhhhh ... *draws generic hand*.

But, here is the new anatomy in action.



I'm going to be doing a lot of practice this week, focusing primarily on the head, neck and shoulders until I get it right.

Wow that last one looks real good, the only thing I would change is how her head is turned a little too far, it kind of looks robotic. Other than that, they look great!

I like what you've done with the faces. I'd suggest trying to incorporate more curves into the body, fewer straight lines. Especially in the legs and arms.

Originally Posted by C°°

Wow that last one looks real good, the only thing I would change is how her head is turned a little too far, it kind of looks robotic. Other than that, they look great!

Wow, your right... I wish I could notice these things as I draw it.

Originally Posted by The Cusp

I like what you've done with the faces. I'd suggest trying to incorporate more curves into the body, fewer straight lines. Especially in the legs and arms.

I think I understand what you mean there. I do use a lot of straight lines. Next time I sit down, I'll go for something a little more curvy.

very nice drawings, youre pretty good, except the boobs are too small

I just saw this thread now. Your drawings kick ass. Great progress in only a few short weeks. Like people are suggesting, keep pushing those proportions. Don't be afraid to exaggerate a little.

My only advice is to be sure and keep it loose. Don't get too locked into one style or way of doing things. Its one thing to be familiar with idealized proportions, but in real life, everyone is a different size, so a thick neck, big ass, or broad shoulders isn't the end of the world.

I guess I'm saying, don't program yourself to draw and render a certain way. If you want to draw a big fat chick, go for it

I don't know if you have access to such things, but most cities have life drawing sessions open for drop-ins. Its normally about $10-$20 or so, and you get to draw from a live model. That is the most helpful thing you can do.