I tried out all of the methods for practice today. I can’t say I’m too happy with the outcome but that’s what practice is for. I started with the hierarchy, light/shadow, and then the depth/form method which was the most difficult for me. I think I could have done more detail on a few parts but I just wanted to keep things simple for this exercise.

Got stuck on line variation. The hardest bit so far. I see that I'm not achieving what I set out to do, but I'll keep practising.

Like drawing shoes, hate the laces 😉. Still a bit unsure about my lines. I tried here to prioritise proximity and shadows & lights. Any comment is appreciated 😉

I realized when I went back to watch the video a second time (after my attempt), that this is a level 2 exercise. So, here’s my level 1 attempt at a level 2 challenge. 😁 Lots of room for improvement.

I decided to continue practicing lineweight for depth and form. I went back to my previous drawings before I enrolled to proko. I redrew my OC wings with what I learned so far. Left image: Before I enrolled to proko. Middle image: Using depth and form, wanted to show the wings are in front. Right image: reference. I am ok with it, feedback is always welcome!

Here is my attempt on drawing the shoes using depth and form. By far the hardest exercise for me right now. I had to think about the sketching, the proportions and the line weight. I got discouraged a bit in the beginning because I wanted it to come out right. I was out of my comfort zone and stuck it through! I am glad that I did my attempt. Let me know what you guys think! :)

Hi! Here my attemps. The first one with the shoes and Proko's demo, and the can on my own. I think I still need to improve my line management, but also, I think the paper is not helping me. I feel that it gets very dirty, and that it absorbs a lot of graphite, maybe the problem is mine and I press the mechanical pencil too hard, but personally I think the problem is the paper, I don't feel completely comfortable :')

Is it only for level 2 students

line weight, depth & form practice & study.

Not sure if this will be helpful but i found building a vocabulary for lines important. Here are some of words i am trying to save in memory for lines: Sharp: A clear, precise line with defined edges. Soft: A gentle, less defined line that blends smoothly. Thick: A heavy, bold line that stands out. Variety: A mix of different line qualities to create interest. Heavy: A dark, weighty line that adds emphasis. Crisp: A clean, sharp line without blur. Atmospheric: A line that suggests depth or mood, often faint or blended. Confident: A bold, sure stroke with no hesitation. Tapered: A line that changes thickness gradually. Fluid: A smooth, continuous line that flows effortlessly. Broken: A line with intentional gaps for texture or rhythm. Dynamic: A line full of movement and energy. Light: A faint, delicate line suggesting softness or distance. Bold: A dark, prominent line demanding attention. Hatched: Closely spaced lines used to create shading or texture. Calligraphic: A line with varying thickness, often expressive or decorative.

Attempting to go for more of a depth approach. Any critiques or advice would be really appreciated thanks.

idk why but i always feel like my pencil isnt dark enough

Tried it with the charcoal penci for the first time, but eventually moved to graphite because the value it was getting was quite low. Idk, as I was not using that much hard charcoal lead, it was in between hard and soft. Anyways, had fun with it, and it also turned out pretty well, so yeah. Feel free to critique.

My method of organizing the line thickness was to convey shape and depth any feedback ??

I following the demo

My method of organizing the line thickness was to convey shape and depth.

Chose these high heels to draw, definitely struggled with making my light lines light enough and how much lighter to make the front shoe vs the back shoe.

after viewing the photo, i see i was a bit heavy handed on the shoe laces and too light on some of the creases, loose maybe sloppy

Attempted after watching the demo, decided to use Hierarchy of Importance on the petals, and depth for the stalks(?) fading in towards the center of the flower. The silhouette looks good in my opinion, but the lightness of the lines in the center makes it a bit blurry and unclear. Perhaps I should try to make it more defined next time, just keep the lightness?