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Now that you’ve all had some time to try the first project on your own, you can watch how I do it and figure out what areas you are exceeding and struggling with.
Here is my step-by-step demo on how to properly execute the first project for level 1 students.
Newest
Istvan Ghidro
9h
Second attempt with the demo
Kivi
2d
This was my 2nd and 3rd attempt , as I took a break hence learning from scratch again!
kelvin MR
2d
Hello everyone! Here my pear, I'll be doing the other two soon. I had a lot more fun, watching the demo really broke it down even more for me. Really excited with what I've learned so far, and ready to head some of your critiques. For a self critique ill admit I am having a hard time showing that darkest shadow and not having it look like a sharpie made a thick black line. I will try to blend it more.
Sue J
2d
Okay I really appreciated how you broke down the 5 levels. It made a huge difference. My struggle is definitely simplifying because I had to first the urge to make curves and add more shades. But I understand the "eye training" and I will continue to work on lighter lines. I'm not sure why my shading looks so different - mine looks more blending with less lines but I will keep practicing. Any feedback is greatly appreciated 🙏🏾
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2d
Huge improvement! Nice work. Not certain, but the difference in shading could be because of how you're holding your pencil. Stan is using the tip of his pencil and creating directional lines. Your shading is more likely to look blended if you use the side of your pencil.
As for your values, I think you could push the shadow value just a bit darker. Anything on the dark side of the terminator line should be a step below the lighter halftone value. In your drawing, they are different, but not as much of a step as they appear in the reference image.
Just a small critique, you're doing great! :)
Adham Tallat
3d
First try vs going along the demo
@hinotama
3d
I would very much appreciate any advice you have on how I could improve my pear, I just started drawing and to be honest it took me a while to do this even though I realize it's not perfect.
@starlingwarlock
4d
Followed along with the demo in one go, took a few hours, very informative; copied a bit from the demo drawing. critiques welcome
@amandahenton
4d
Second try with more clear values
@noakartsy
5d
Tomato 1-st and 2-nd try's. Pear 3-rd try after seeing the demo. I'm struggling with values a bit. Maybe paper too rough (110 g/m2), or bad quality pencils — Reeves? I sometimes feel a micro tearing paper. Or it's just me :}} Would love to get some based critique. Thanks.
@montserratbrunobarinas
5d
Still trying to separate my values a little more, but this is what a I got so far !
Matthew Kebby
5d
Bottom pear is first attempt and top pear is 2nd attempt.
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5d
These look great! one thing I would look out for is to make sure you vary the thickness of your core shadow. It will (in general) get thicker on rounder parts of the form. Try to avoid making it the same width all the way through, otherwise it ends up feeling linear and not round. But again, nice work!
Michał Mazurkiewicz
6d
Attempt before watching the demo and with demo.
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5d
Nicely done! I like how you kept the energy from the first one in your refined second drawing.
@jfd
7d
The attempt before watching the demo and the attempt after watching the demo.
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6d
Wow! The second one has more contrast and confidence!
@nejc
7d
First attempt before watching the demo. So many small details, forgot the top as I was focusing on the bottom shadows.
Jay Heich
7d
Second attempt, before and after watching the demo.
Chad Cooper
9d
After demo, I think my values are a bit closer to the desired result. My second from lightest value could maybe use some more love, but I think this is close enough to move on.
@amberstarr
10d
My first attempt before the demo and my 2nd attempt after. I feel like I maybe did some things better, but I was happier with my proportions the first go around. Maybe I am imagining things. Feedback?
@amberstarr
8d
Wanted to darken my shadows and sharpen the edges. I feel a little happier with it now.
Rik Van Roy
11d
My pear!
Michiel Verheyen
11d
My pear before watching the demo. It was only while watching the demo that I became aware of the extra gradations in the darker areas of the pear. Weird how my brain seemed to ignore these until Stan pointed them out! 🙂 Anyway, great exercise!
@urpo
13d
pear!
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