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Dana
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2yr
added comment inUltimate Guide to Sketchbooks and Paper
The advice to draw before learning to draw kills me! It seems so backwards! I mean as a kid I didn't mind drawing terrible drawings but I didn't know they were terrible then!
@elubie
2yr
Hi Dana, don't be discouraged, especially if you're just starting. These first attempts also serve to record your progress. We can't get better without practice and practice doesn't mean performance :)
@elubie
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2yr
Let's filll that sketchbook!
For now I'm using a Canson sketchbook, 90 gsm, should be fine for pencil and the fineliner hasn't bled through either. I had this lying around unused, so this will be the first one used for this course.
Also plan on using some printer paper for the warmup exercises maybe.
I love all of these! Your shapes are soo on point! That pencil is just beautiful!
Asked for help
My pear may be a bit wonky as I have a tendency to freehand everything, but thought I'd go for it and give the pear a try. :). It's definitely not as easy as one would think. sheesh. Spent about 1 1/2 hours and thought I'd quit before I over did it. Maybe I didn't go far enough. P.S. Not sure why it's saying "Asked for Help" Obviously I'm hitting the wrong button...sorry. :(
Looks fine to me - really nice shading and texture. I'll be happy if I get this kind of result at the end of this course :)
@elubie
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2yr
Asked for help
I think I'll be doing the course mostly in analog for now, I do have a tablet, but currently I enjoy the tactile feeling of drawing with pencil. Got myself a few fineliners as well to try out. I guess Ill be adding a few things as we progress through the course, but holding back on buying the markers.
Tried out shading a sphere with my materials and then doodling a bit from imagination (castle on the floating islands) and did a sketch of my hand. I need to develop my patience, since I tend to go too fast and the result is of course shetchy rather than 'polished'.
I've worked in 3d modeling and Art and also with Digital painting and honestly, I'll always prefer traditional methods. It's all about that feeling. :) I also skipped the markers as they are not really something I'm interested in and pricey just to play around with. Thank you for sharing all your doodles. I need to do that more as well. Great work on those balls and all the different textures you achieved. Hands are one of the most difficult and scare the dickens out of me and a lot of artists. lol For not having reference on the castle, you did really good! Can't wait to see your progress.
@elubie
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2yr
I believe this is getting ahead of myself, but am really looking forward to improve my drawing skills this year.
