I did my best to find the value of the drawing. I think my problem is I can't see shadow as shapes. I need to draw more simple things to get an understanding of it.

made another attempt with a apple where i used a lot bigger shapes to see how far i can push it

My second attemp on project level 2 with gouache.

I never knew something as simple as drawing the shape and define shadow can be this hard. I understand the assignment; however, my result I find not satisfying. The first attempt I define the light and the dark. It seems as though I am all over the place with the shadowing. I am not going to lie, it was hard for my brain to articulate not smoothing the lines. I think my line are too sharpe. The Second attempt, I have completely fail the assignment. I can say I got carried away. Although I like it better, we are not suppose to smooth it. I also the proportion of the top of the pear is too skinny it needs to be a little wider. These are the critique I have for myself for my pear. I will attempt the man later.

I tried one of the pears digitally, which was super helpful in working out the shapes and editing it easily!

Some pears in graphite from the example photos, and some oranges in graphite and procreate which I set up for a still life. Drawing from life is always better than drawing from photos, I find it really challenges my observation skills more and really makes me consider form. I find shading in graphite really difficult, and I much prefer doing this kind of thing with paint. That said I really want to challenge myself with this course and use materials I don't enjoy so much. Feedback is very welcome :) Overall I enjoyed this. I'll attempt a few portraits tomorrow, and may do some more still life.