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Nicole
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17d
added comment inProject - Cross Contour on Ginger Root People
Asked for help
Had a ridiculously fun time doing this…
I know the idea is to use less cross contour lines but I wanted to see how well I could control it (which is I discovered badly). It is fun though. Eventually I’ll be able to get good enough to do master studies
Nicole
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18d
Asked for help
Had to use my pen so it’s clearer, graphite doesn’t look as good when taken a picture of. Though it also doesn’t show the process I did. I’ll probably take photos of everything step by step from here on but have this for now
I asked a photographer friend what to do to help you take better photos of graphite drawings, this was her reply:
🖤 Lighting is everything. I always try to use natural light, ideally near a window with soft, indirect daylight. Avoid direct sunlight though—it creates harsh shadows and glare. If I’m indoors and it’s too dark, I’ll sometimes use two lamps set up at 45-degree angles to the artwork to keep the lighting even.
🖤 No flash! Flash almost always ruins the photo, especially with graphite—it brings out all the shine you don’t want.
🖤 Flat and straight. I either tape my drawing to the wall or lay it flat on a clean surface. I make sure my camera (or phone) is parallel to the artwork so there’s no weird distortion.
🖤 Keep it steady. I use a tripod if I can, or just balance my elbows on something to avoid camera shake. It makes a big difference in sharpness.
🖤 Watch for glare. Sometimes even with good lighting, the dark areas can reflect too much. I just move around a bit and tilt the paper or the camera slightly until the reflections disappear.
🖤 Edit lightly. I’ll do a quick edit in an app like Snapseed or Lightroom—just enough to brighten the image, boost the contrast a little, and crop it neatly. I try not to overdo it because I want it to look as close to the original as possible.
Nicole
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1mo
Coming back to this almost a month after my first attempt. Still not “there” yet but I like this better than before
Tommy Pinedo
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1mo
Here is my attempt on level 2, I challenged myself to have some of the arcade machines laying down facing me and away. I had fun doing this and it helped me think more 3D.
also love adding the mushroom lol.
also….has trouble with the text as well but I’ll figure it out. 😅
Great challenge! There's a clear effort to make sure all the shapes are in different points, good job! The mushroom is so cute too
Nicole
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1mo
Somehow I like the thumbnail a bit better but I caught more details in the actual sketch
My first attempt at level 2. I made a ton of proportions (and a few anatomy) mistakes here, I don't think I accurately captured the likeness of the reference (photo #13), but I think it looks cohesive and believable enough at a glance. I'll try another one and see how it goes.
Great construction! 13 is also a favorite of mine. There's enough likeness from what I can see. Keep it up!
Nicole
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1mo
Really had fun with this exercise! I always thought perspective was daunting but this course made it easier to understand, especially through the projects! I'm more of a self-taught learner and the more I practice the more I self-correct. Had the hardest time with 19 though, couldn't tell if I should put the ear in the same plane as the front side of the face, but I did my best! (Edit: was meant to post this in the previous video, but I didn't watch the demo as of doing the project yet)
