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Char
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1yr
added comment inProject - Simplify to CSI
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Got a new tablet a little while ago and now using this course to get used to it!
Char
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2yr
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These were super fun! I didn't aim for perfection, just allowing my hand to be loose and sketchy. Then I went over once more just to darken them up a bit.
Feldarinue R
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2yr
Drawing spiders was a lot more fun when in the mindset of simplification. Takes away the pressure :)
Wow! These are wonderfully done! I love the segmented legs of the spider and how they change in sharp angles. The snail has a beautiful flow to it with those well done cross contour lines! Great job!
Char
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2yr
Thank you for making the emphasis on resisting perfectionism!! This is a terrible habit I've grown over the years... and while many may think it's often a "good" thing, where you aim for high quality, it's been a VERY debilitating issue for me. I often was too scared to even pick up my pen, let alone make mistakes that were crucial for me to progress. I feel very behind at 30 because of allowing this mentality to hold me back... However, for the first time in a while, I'm enjoying the process! It forces me to slow down, make the mistakes, and move on!
After watching the demo, I found my process much quicker. I used the general measuring technique and went from there. I notice my pen strokes were more confident and I'm getting comfortable with allowing things to just BE, instead of fiddling for hours trying to get it just "right". I even practiced a little bit with line weight. I hope it looks alright!
Char
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2yr
First step into this two week challenge! Tried for accuracy and building my patience/resilience. I've always struggled with working through frustration and perfectionism. However, during this, I found myself trying to "solve" the image like a puzzle, which helped a lot. Surely not perfect, but practice none the less! And what's nice is I usually learn at least SOMETHING, even if it's considered small. Very happy to complete this!
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1yr
This looks great! I love the shapes and angles you found in these objects! Confident lines, super clean, beautiful work! Some of the line weight could be slightly beefed up and organized on the bottom edges to give a little more foundational solidity to where these objects rest on the table. The close leaf on the right side has a heavy edge on the top and a light edge on the bottom which kind of fights with some of the other lines for dominance. Take a look at How to Draw with Line Weight lesson from Basics to see some ways to control line weights. Keep up the good work!
Char
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2yr
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OOF. This was pretty difficult for me, especially the boots! My mind couldn't wrap around those laces (haha!), but it was such a good exercise. For the first time in a LONG time, I just let myself make the mistakes and go with the flow. I got into a meditative state and actually began enjoying the process! Excited to continue the course!
Char
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2yr
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New to the course! Trying my hand out at drawing after a very long time. I think by the third pear I may have gotten a little "better"? But feel free to critique!
