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@pixlbny
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11mo
added comment inProject - Simple Animal Portraits
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lvl1 before watching demo
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11mo
Nice shapes and simplification! They feel very fluid and clean overall.
@pixlbny
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1yr
Recommended Document size dimensions from video: at least 4000px on longest side. 16:9 image - 8000, 4500 px
@pixlbny
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1yr
I tried to combine hierarchy and depth. Had a hard time with my values with the pencils I was using. I think I need to buy a larger range as I wasn't really able to execute the difference in values I really wanted. May try again digitally.
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1yr
Overall, it's a good start--you have overall good proportions for the figure, a good representation of depth, and clear actions, so nice work :)
I think your troubles may stem from focusing on capturing perfect detail or following the outline of the figure one section at a time. There seems to be lines that try to capture every muscle and bump of a leg or arm all in one go, which is a very difficult task to achieve with accuracy. Try to keep to CSI lines, so each line is intentional and simplified into a plain curve or a straight. This will help you capture the bigger picture of the gesture before adding any detail. Also, don't be afraid to draw through the figure, as you don't have to keep to the outline. Having construction lines, rhythms, and sketchy lines is totally okay and part of the process--think of the Drawing Basics assignment for "Sketching from Observation" (the one with the hand, the robot girl, and the penguin). Gesture acts in the same way as those initial lay-ins, it serves to help us build the foundation before the final product.
Hope this helps and let me know if you have any further questions. You got this! :)
Amit Munjal
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1yr
my first attempt at what I would like to highlight ( the head part); didn't had a printout so traced the image on monitor. adding line weight makes sense, a lot depends on the light source
The lines seems a bit shaky, jittery in spots probably for having to trace it directly on the monitor. I couldn't tell if this was the hierarchy or the light one. I think some of the little wrinkle lines could be fainter so we could see more of a variance between them.
@danaedg
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1yr
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I was getting so frustrated with this exercise that I wanted to give up, but I'm glad I didn't! I actually like how the character turned out in the end. I wanted something challenging so I went with a kangaroo/wallaby, I found their odd proportions so difficult to capture. I started off with a couple of sketches copying from photos then a few from imagination, and I thought about how big the wallaby's feet are compared to its body, so I decided to make him into a sad clown type character.
Overall this was a helpful exercise because I struggle hugely with drawing from imagination. Creating this clown wallaby instantly took me back to when I was a kid and I used to create animal characters from scratch all the time.
@pixlbny
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1yr
before demo. I found the light one challenging since the very light area tended to have a strong cast shadow. Looking forward to watching the demo now to see how Stan tackled it.
Nice work Everyone. You all seem to have some pretty amazing drawings. I know my drawings will be embarrassing compare to others but I wanted to do a follow up from the Demo and only stick to loose sketch lines as Proko Suggested. Thanks all
@pixlbny
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1yr
Asked for help
I'm trying not to freak out about proportions because I know we will learn that eventually but I find it knocks my confidence and I don't think my line work was as good during this exercise as some of my previous because of it. On top of the pressure of creating something from imagination. Really good challenge and pushing me out of my comfort zone.
