I find it pretty interesting that you pointed out how simplifying an image can help an artist learn to portray values, lines, shapes, etc. more effectively. Over the last few years I've been drawing, one of my problems has been that I've gotten lost in all the detail of a reference image and been frustrated trying to capture everything accurately. I've had a hunch that I should be narrowing my focus more for a while, but it's nice to get that confirmation from an expert.

I've just begun my journey to a real education in art! I can't currently access the premium content at the moment, but I still decided to make an account and take what was free and available to me. I've been practicing art on and off for many years, but this is the first time I've tried to take a formal approach with real instructors. For the record, I think this site is a genius idea!

This is my first time following along with a Proko assignment, and I think I did pretty well. I've had a bit of practice before starting this course, but I do think I could use a little more work in the area of value and shading.

Post demo drawing that I wasnt planning to do but my dad asked me to draw his pumpkin he harvested from the garden Didnt have any good light to make it bold but I tryed