My brain just does not want to stop at the shapes. I ended up doing a detailed rendering first. Wrong. So I did another trying to keep it to simple shapes, which I do correctly. I just haven't mastered the discipline to stop.

Another great exercise! Simplifying is a challenge. I enjoyed the struggle! :-)

I studied with Eliza Ivanova first. Next I studied two with David Malan. I plan to continue this practice.

I did one from direct observation (Hierarchy) and one from a photo (Shadow and Light). Also tried out my Ebony Jet Black pencil on the headphones.

I tried the blue pencil and not sure how I like it. I do like the red a lot though. I also need to "drive" my pencil more straight during hover draw. I had a pinky finger injury on my drawing hand before I did drawing practice activity #5 (connect the dots) and this was a great time to practice that skill a bit.

Quite a challenge but it was really good exploration! The graphite drawing is my final and I included my reference photos.

My Level 1 Sketches in the order sketched. I haven't watched the demo yet. VR Girl was my loosest sketch. Hands are always tough but as I said before, I'm loving the challenge. :-)

Camel and Skeleton I'll likely do the Skeleton again because there are still too many details. I'm loving the challenge!

Before viewing demo - Snail and Boots

This is a great skill to hone! I see progress!