Here's my pear after watching Stan do it. I'm not very pleased with it, but I know it's part of it. Let's do this!

My pear after watching Stan draw it. I’m not thrilled but I guess it’s part if it. Let’s do this!

First attempt. I can see the stem is in the wrong place and the shading is not correct. But I think I missed the point of drawing it like plates :/ will try to draw it like this the next time.

Attempted the pears. Played with a few pencils. Much harder than it looks! :) Need to keep practicing the pears then I'll give the portrait a shot before moving on.

Marshall's most salient contribution: Drawing awesome stuff in your sketchbook might impress your friends but it will slow down your growth! Just look at all the social posts that start "Let's look at my sketchbook!" and it's just immaculate drawings and sketches. These are all seasoned and practiced artists! What you are seeing is the result of years of bad drawings and they aren't showing you that sketchbook! Remember socials lean to presentation and not practice. hmmm... gives me an idea...