Hard Reference/Study to develop some new rules of thumb to add onto my current structuring method. Also played around with shading, moving away from straight black.
These studies are really nice for learning as it takes the weight of the end goal away and simply allows you to focus on how to make said end goal. Rather than experimenting and looking for a certain result, you have the result and are experimenting on how to get there.
Its important to remember that you are not trying to study to make a good work or as practice. The goal is to learn something, ANYTHING. The larger the study, the bigger scope of things you can find to critique yourself. Take note of the things you want to get better at, that way you can collect the proper resources for more specific studies. The knowledge you take away from the study shouldn't necessarily be from someone else, it should be what you can extrapolate and UNDERSTAND for yourself.
The information provided by others should be trusted but verified, critique the info and confirm how much of it is actually of help to you!
Keep up the hard work! If you have any questions on art study or even would like some critique advice shoot me a message or comment below!