Hello, Looking for some feedback on this drawing and how to improve the shadow mapping. all input welcomed.

Hey guys, I’m considering purchasing one of the figure drawing courses and I’m trying to decide between Stan’s and Michael Hampton’s. I prefer follow along exercises rather than just informative concepts. What’s the difference and which do you suggest? Also is it necessary to do Stan’s beginner drawing course prior to jumping into the figure drawing course? I’ve already been drawing for a while but I don’t have much formal training. Thanks!

I recently realized that I hadn't drawn in over a year and when I tried to get back into it I was struck with a major art block and was unsatisfied with anything I did. So, here I am, starting at the beginning again and hoping that it might help me feel inspired again. To restart my art journey I decided to start with a simple pear from the drawing basics course. Any critiques are appreciated.

This is my very first attempt at Project #1. Clearly, lol, I am starting at level 1. And do not have much experience at all. I am not so much looking for feedback, however it is welcome! I am not looking for it because I know it is terrible. I just don't really know how to make it better. But I wanted to share it because normally I never ever would and I want to do these lesson and this course right.

I wanted to start practicing with boxes using an ink pen so I don’t try to fix any mistakes I make and to practice perspective. I see my lines are still lacking in confidence so that’s why I’m using a pen. Can anyone help me to improve my boxes and perspective? It would be appreciated!

I was pretty happy at first since I think ik improving on laying out the foundations. But I think I got to caught up and my shading looks weird. I dont really know how to fix it and what I should keep in mind next time

Sometimes, portrait drawing isn't just about studying structure. It becomes a way of capturing a fleeting state of being. There’s a moment when light softly drapes across the face that slows me down without me even noticing. I find myself quietly observing, simply wanting to translate that stillness onto paper.

Constructive Critique needed. That one was hard!

Constructive critique needed :) I think that proportions and general shape is ok but I know I messed up shadows

Critique needed :) It looks like zombie camel , legs are probably not correct height. I wonder about shadows and curves

Hey guys, Looking for recommendations on which drawing course(s) to purchase. I’ve been drawing a long time but don’t have any real formal training. I’m interested in learning about drawing form and structure using simplified shapes as a foundation on which to build the details so I can get better at drawing anything. I’d like to get better at drawing the human figure and also animals. I have some familiarity with the Loomis method already. I also have already purchased the portrait drawing course. Overall I liked that course so far, however my one constructive critique is that it’s also lacking a step by step follow along tutorial. Also when he does the process drawing, there is no explanation for how the features fit onto the frame, what are the measurements he’s using to place the features etc. I prefer courses which offer not only explanations of fundamentals, but which also offer step by step follow along tutorials so you get a chance to practice something from start to finish in a follow-along way. Considering the beginner drawing course but also considering one of the figure drawing courses (either Stan’s or M. hampton’s), which of those twoto you recommend? Also open to other non-Proko drawing courses outside of what is offered on this web site, any suggestions? Any recommendations very much appreciated. Thanks!

Hi, I recently did a copy of an academic drawing, which was originally done at the Imperial Academy St. Petersburg. One of their professors Vladimir Mogilevtsev published a compilation of drawing and painting manuals as well as a collection of student drawings. That's what I am referencing. The drawing was done using russian sauce (very soft and dark material) and a charcoal pencil on stretched paper (60 cm x 90 cm). The time frame was around 25 to 30 hours and the attached images suggest some of my process. Let me know what you think or if you have any questions.

Hi everyone, I love doing academic anatomy and portrait drawings and actually re-started this hobby during the pandemic. I have attached some long drawings of mine. I enrolled in a course to study more anatomy details which definitely helps. But I am struggling a bit with head invention and also face expression. Does anyone have a hint, source or advise? Thanks a lot in advance! Kr, PatPat.

I was wondering what was the difference between texture and shading if there is and if so, how can I get better at texture in my drawings?

Done in graphite pencil (2B + 4B). Edges could be more varied but I'm quite proud of the shape design and how well it conveys the gesture and form of the cloth :D Keep practicing the lessons folks!

Hey guys, I’m coming here again with a new drawing, this one came out of some recent studies of form. I was playing around with perspective and trying to understand how shapes exist in space. While practicing and experimenting here and there, I thought, why not try to turn this into a full scene? So here I am, putting all my effort and time into this piece. It’s been full of ups and downs to reach this point, but looking back, I can say it has taught me a lot of new skills. I’m really grateful for what I’ve learned through creating this image. That said, I’m also aware there’s still plenty of room for improvement, and I’d love to hear your thoughts, especially about the perspective, construction, and composition. Thank you so much! 🙏

here is my drawing of an egg from life, I have been trying to practice my shading more through real life observation and overall, I was somewhat okay with how this study turned out but I begin to struggle when I get to the lighter portion of the drawing, my lights feel flat and are turning out darker than I would like them to be, any advice on this?

I'm wanting to storyboard my animation and I think getting better understanding on composition will help with that.