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@skoomacat
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5d
added comment inProject - Learning to Sketch from Observation
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Really enjoyed this project, found underdrawing with a 2H gave me the freedom to make those mistakes and use tapered strokes over the lines I liked and left out the ones that didn't look to fit. Would appreciate any feedback!
@skoomacat
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15d
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First attempt at the CSI snail and boots
Would appreciate any feedback or critique. Really struggled with this one and stopped at the boots as I was conscious this is supposed to be a quick exercise. I was taking a lot of time and just didnt know where to put the next lines even with the reference material in front of me. The drawings are similar but the perspective and shape are off. I found myself focusing on the details (like the shoelaces) and getting lost and discouraged.
I'd also really appreciate any tips or advice on how to improve at this point.
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14d
You’re working very tightly here. Your strokes are dark and short, and it looks like you are going over the strokes multiple times. It may not feel very natural but try using lighter, longer strokes. Draw from your elbow rather than your wrist. Practice drawing like this without any expectations for a few drawings. Then try to integrate it into your boot drawing with the laces. Coming back to it might trigger an Ah Ha moment since you’ve had a bit of time to digest what you’ve learned in the first attempt.
@skoomacat
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16d
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First attempt on pear #2.
Would appreciate any feedback. The drawing feels 2 dimensional to me and I struggled to break down the values to give the image depth and bring the planes out. The shading also isn’t very full where I think I might need to take more care sanding the pencil into more of a bullet to get an even finish.
First attempt on pear #3 after watching demo.
Happier with this one as it shows more planes by using the tip of the pencil and taking more time with shading.
Need to improve on the overall shape as mine is more upright than the reference and also work on shading confidence to get the planes more in focus and more even.
