Sketchbook: CapableWizard

CapableWizard

So in an effort to become really good at portraits I'm undertaking a 100 portrait challenge, hoping to do one or two a day - not finished polished renders just 30-60min sketches. I'm treating this like an online diary, just a place to track my progress, although feedback would also be nice,

Thanks


#001

WeAreInsanity

That's a hella ambitious project there. So far so good though, good luck!

CapableWizard

WeAreInsanity: Thanks man, I aim on taking it slow, if I miss a day or two that's fine, it's just a goal to work towards in the long term

#002

shotgun

Good stuff man! keep'em coming
As u progress and refine ur process, try and work the model holistically, meaning going with each brush over all the focal areas equally and consistently.

CapableWizard

Shotgun: Thanks! Yeah that's what I definitely intend to do, right now about 90% of my time is spent on getting an the core features/proportions and secondary details like the fleshy tissue. Things that don't add too much to the overall structure such as the ears and wrinkles have a really low priority right now but hopefully with time I'll become more consistent and have to spend less time on the structure.

#003

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#004

Francois_K

Oh wow that's cool. I think I'll be a copy-cat and do a 100 day portrait challenge as well.

Really cool faces already.

CapableWizard

Francois_K: Thanks man, I'd definitely recommend it - I've learnt tonnes already!

#005 - Been on holiday this week so I haven't been able to get any done, back to it though!

CapableWizard

#006

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#007

robertg

great idea with the challenge (very ambitious as well haha) you look like your starting with some really strong foundational understanding of the head, so ill deff be looking forward to seeing the kinda progress you make over the length of the challenge!

CapableWizard

robertg: Thanks man, you and me also! I'm feeling like I'm becoming a lot more efficient, I doubt I'm showing much improvement in the final piece but the blockout phase is getting a lot quicker and more consistent Thanks for stopping by

#008

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#009

noniol

Awesome ! Sounds like a really good challenge... and habit ! Bookmarked !

AllyAlbon

Brilliant challenge and looking great so far! How about some older, scarred or wrinkled characters? always fun!

jacksteel

Awesome idea man, ill be checking in on your progress

CapableWizard

noniol: Thanks a lot man!

AllyAlbon: Thanks, I try to avoid older characters, I find them a lot easier that younger ones and I like to stay outside my comfort zone, but I did an older one today

jacksteel: Thanks!

#010

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#011

AimBiZ

Looking great so far. Will follow with interest. When you're done the results would make for a great collage.

noniol

These are looking good man!

Just out of curiosity, i'm curious to see how you would tackle hair on them too, as its something i have no idea how to do fast, let alone correctly lol.
Keep it up!

CapableWizard

AimBiZ: Thanks!
noniol: Thanks man I'll try some hair on some future ones, tbh I'm not sure how I'd go about it either but it'll be fun to have a go I reckon it would have to be really blocky to fit within a time frame!

Missed a few days with festivities/family things... Possibly going to try to get a time-lapse of these from now on, knowing I'm recording really helps to keep me focused and it's really interesting seeing how I'm spending my time watching it back

#012



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jacksteel

Sick work, please keep it going!

CapableWizard

jacksteel: Thanks for the encouragement man! It's been difficult to keep them up due to the holidays I'm hoping to get back into the rhythm though!

#013



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noniol

waaahhh ! Last one is awesome ! Love the nice little hint at the bust too. Man, i'm seriously thinking of doing the same challange...
Keep it up man!

CapableWizard

noniol: Go for it man! Even if I compare the first one to what I'm doing now I feel like I've come on a long way Can't wait to see where I am by #100

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CapableWizard

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CapableWizard

Back to work and finding it hard to fit these in, struggling with getting these to look realistic, looking quite stylised atm I need to work smarter... Also video messed up on this one :poly141:

#017

noniol

Looking good man!

CapableWizard

noniol: Thanks!

#018





(not sure if a .gif is a good idea, is it worth waiting for it to load?)

CapableWizard

#19

Deathstick

Nice work so far! I like the long-term goal, and I can't wait to look at the project from beginning to end

CapableWizard

Deathstick: Thanks man, you and me also!

#020

INKMAN002

these are really excellent! if youre up to it, try to work in some age variations. kids, elderly... babies. keep up the good work!

Pabs

great progress!
where are you getting the reference images from?

AzureXIII

Hi CapableWizard,

Great work bro. What's your Draw->Angle of view set to?

Fomori

This is a great idea! Really pushes yourself to get on with it.

Looking great as well!

Callesw

Sweet sculpts!

CapableWizard

Well I really dropped the ball on these, had a super hectic week with work and some other personal stuff, getting back into these now, will try to do one a day for the next week or so to get back into the routine!

INKMAN002: Thanks man, I'll definitely try to, I haven't ever attempted to sculpt a kids face so I'll give that a shot at some point!

scapulator: Thanks! A variety of places, friends, google, celebrities, I don't really stick to one source The earlier ones used very little reference, it was more about making them look real than a likeness. I'm thinking of sculpting more well known likenesses in the future, it's a bit scarier though! Thanks for stopping by

AzureXIII: Uhhh 17.2 I like to keep it almost orthographic for portraits, too much FOV really distorts the sculpt!

Fomori: Thanks man, that's the idea!

Callesw: Thankyou

#021

SaboR1996

Too be honest, looking at all this great work, I might need to try my own 100 model challenge, it should help become more motivated and would be a great thing to do, I might even give myself a time limit!
Great work, keep at it!

CapableWizard

SaboR1996: Go for it man! The most valuable thing is being forced to just look at your work and be really honest with yourself about what makes it suck and what makes it good. In the past I would have just given up but pushing yourself to spend go the extra mile is great practise! Thanks for stopping by

#022 - Kinda unhappy with this one, got a really unreal feel to it, didn't really get the basic forms down which is the main reason for it's failure I think...

Slobade

Great way to learn. And great job !

CapableWizard

Slobade: Thanks man!

#023

Two Listen

Hey man, these portraits are pretty sweet. Makes me want to do some portrait paintings, might start warming up with one in the mornings.

My favorite so far is #18, almost entirely because it looks drastically different than the others. A lot of the other ones have some sort of...samey feel to them, though I'm having difficulty determining why. ...I feel like it's something with the eyes, like all of them look really tired whereas #18 looks more focused and thoughtful.

I also agree that popping even some real basic hair shapes on them could help a lot.

CapableWizard

Two Listen: Thanks man! yeah I can kinda see that, I think I tend to model most of them in quite relaxed expressions which could explain the sleepy-eye look. I think it would be really beneficial to do some extra studies in between but I've been struggling finding time recently Yeah a few people have commented about the hair but the point of these studies are about really nailing down the facial features, it's something I might consider in the future but for now the priority is definitely the face itself Thanks for stopping by!

#024 - Pretty happy with this one, feel like the likeness was almost there, only a few inconsistencies Struggling to find time to do these so I think they'll be done sporadically over the next few weeks - until work and some personal things calm down a bit!

SaboR1996

wheres the rest ?

Kapoff

Oh dammit! Dude this is sick! I might try that too. Awesome portrait work!