@robgale love the loose pencil underdrawing. Really comes through in the final image

@jon-anderson also new Part 2 thread here
https://forum.svslearn.com/topic/6522/svs-does-inktober-part-2-days-11-20/49

@rcartwright thanks will take a look!

Day 15 Weak: I really struggled with a concept for this one. But tomorrow is another day

Continuing life drawing classes but have so many questions and not really getting answers. Like is there a difference between line of action and gesture? If so what is it? Also is loa/gesture meant to be seen as the inner bone structure of the figure like the curve of the spine or ?? And how do you stop things from getting stiff once you start measuring proportions etc? so much to learn but I am enjoying the challenge.

Hi Susan: Welcome! I am 54 and have similar thoughts.
I read somewhere that the right ratio to follow is 20% study of a fundamental 80% drawing practice of that fundamental. One of my big mistakes early on was just watching a bunch of videos but not actually practicing the drawing part. Because drawing is physical not just intellectual my hand and eye weren't getting reconnected to my brain in an 'artist's way'. So I was just getting frustrated and wasting time. Once I accepted that its just the way it is and started practicing everyday, things started to improve in micro ways.
Like Kat said, I reward myself with my own stuff after I practice - participate in the contests here or do an instagram drawing challenge for a week or just draw a bunch of thumbnail ideas - something like that.
For me 'real drawing' is expression of my ideas as I see them in my own head and I feel I am getting closer to that . These forums are great for encouragement on those days when it feels like too much. And it is great to post your stuff and ask for feedback here too - such good free advice is hard to find out there.
Good luck on your journey!

@burvantill Thanks!

@sas aww thanks! hardly brilliant - mostly lazy lol

Day 14 Clock. Played around with white ink on black paper just to experiment. Got a spacey vibe from it so went with it. All caught up again - yeah!!

Day 13 Guarded
My cat Luther was a feral rescue, so it was impossible to get him into the carrier for vet days unless you were suited up.