I think it got a little better

 Welp, been drawing with a big focus on hair the past 2 days. I think I learned a little so far, but it was more about good ideas I already knew, but didn't have the discipline before to integrate it properly and/or consistently. Ideas like drawing and thinking about it in "bundles", shapes, hairstyle variety, and gravity in general. I still have a lot to learn, but for 2 days worth of progress I don't think it's too bad.

the ends of her hair look like daggers

 

First day of the hair improvement studies, I think I learned a lot about what I'm doing wrong. Now I think it's a matter of discipline of integrating the good habits/process and throwing out the bad. I think tomorrow I will have a way better image to show for myself, and a lot more volume of work too.

my ability to pass out is unmatched

 

I didn't post last night because I fell asleep a lot earlier than I usually do. I've been tired a lot lately and I think it's because of my diet, so I'm gonna cook more often. 

Anyways, I drew this and thought to my self "alright, that's enough", so for the next 7 days I will be drawing/painting hair for 3 hours a day. If I can get good at this then my faces will get a lot more appealing I think. Those quick n' easy drawing tutorials aren't really my thing... mostly because they often rely on methods that make quick results but are limited to certain angles, conditions, etc. So I will be mostly looking at other artists' work and try to dissect how they approach it. Looking at drawings will be good, especially if I can see them drawing it like on a video or stream. And of course, I will be also going for mileage, as that is the most valuable thing for a visual library.

 I didn't even know I drew that bun as I was drawing the hair, it just happened mid-way through... the crutch is real...

How did I forget to save

 

The previous post's PSD didn't get saved somehow... so the file still just has my line drawing and no paint, an I don't feel like starting over. RIP. Also haven't been in the groove lately, will try to get back.

OFF

 

Ok... maybe not so "interesting", but it is different, and it has color. It's the best I had to show for today. I'll render this one out I think.

Just finished watching a walk-through of a series called OFF, some 2D rpg story game made back in 2008 or so. The art isn't technically speaking good, but the style is consistent and fit's with the game I'd say. Really heartbreaking the story behind it.

Time for an ego check

 These head portrait sketches might need a temporary ban from this blog I don't want to make it too boring lol. Promise tomorrow will be more interesting and/or with color.

Today was one of my unproductive days, I spent it watching anime and messing around. I thought I was generally a productive person but this happens too frequently for me lately to call myself that. 

I don't know how I should organize my schedule, should I say no to anything fun until I get all of my work done? Or take small breaks in between working doing something fun. My typical schedule lately is 1hour work and 20 minutes break. But I kinda slip in the break time so maybe I should do 2 hours work and a 1 hour break. Or just do the 8 hours and save the fun for the end, but I can just imagine the burnout...

Irony

 A sort of continuation from the last post's talk.

Some good news though, I have trained my body to wake up at 5:00AM without an alarm. I still don't trust myself enough to wake up without it though.