Is it okay to use a lighter pencil to do the layering first since it's too hard for me to stay light with a 2B without being able to rest my arm on the paper (because if I do I smudge the lines and it looks bad). Also I'm used to drawing with a pen that's why it's hard for me to stay light with a pencil :d

I did two quick sketches while trying to practice line weight. With the bunny I kept the light and shadow in mind, (had to shade it's eye because it looked terrible with just lines) while the shoe is a combination of depth and light... I'm not sure I'm doing this right so I would appriciate any feedback!

This is my practice of line weight.

Does anybody else feel too tired to draw after all day of working and doing things? I wanna draw, pick up my sketchbook and pencil and get to it, but I just stare at the blank page and put the sketchbook away 😓 Also is like I don't feel ready to deal with frustration 😪

Hi guys, here are my attempts to apply some of the rules. I'm not that fond of my toyota supra drawing because I had trouble with the perspective but there is still so much to get better in. The second drawing is screenshot from one of my favourite games on PS "Shadow of the Collosus".

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