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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.
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@barbpaints
9h
Beginner at this point. I go way too dark. I also find it even more challenging to decipher right handed demos left handed. It’s hard to be left handed in this right handed world!! Either way loving the process of learning!
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3h
Really big improvement already! Nice work.
Separate the background value from the pear more and you’re golden!
@bert54
2d
My first attempt along with other references that I thought would be simple for a level 1. I did cheat on the pinball for proportions. Overall, it's a mixed bag. I do feel good about these after the fact despite knowing that my proportions are off.
Julien C
2d
Before and after tutorial. Very challenging and new for me !
@xdrummerxdan
3d
Super new to drawing so these are easily the worst pears posted here. Did a before and after with the tutorial. Using Procreate so would love some feedback and maybe some tips for Procreate!
Michael
3d
2 pears on the same page prior to video, 1 used tissue felt like it was slightly cheating then switched to pencil no tissue. The single pear is demo
Adrian Kendra
4d
My first attempt while watching demo
@tagimnida
5d
Patience young grasshopper!!!!
Pete Wickham
6d
Hello. Nice to see everyone's fruit!
1st attempt (left) before watching the vid. I went WAY too dark.
2nd attempt (right) lighter but think I need to simplify and be a little more careful/precise.
Using Procreate but no undo's...Except when the apple double tap eraser magically turns on 😅Think need to work on my values better
Shubhi Mohta
6d
The right one is my initial attempt. I think in the left one I messed up with values
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6d
The background is pretty close to the value of the pear on that side, if you bump the background down a bit in value it won't feel as flat. These are great pears, nicely done!
Tenly Moon
6d
the one on the left was my first attempt; the one on the right was done while watching the demo :)
Paul Graham
6d
Hello! First assignment; I did it from a real lemon. I put a bit of watercolor to help prevent all the smudging in my journal, but I wish I hadn't. Looks messy. But really liked the exercise!
@treydog999
7d
My 2nd try, It is improving but i can see the proportions are still off.
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7d
Your proportions aren't bad at all! I think it feels worse than it is because the distribution of the shadows is a bit top-heavy. Since the light source is coming from the top we can expect there to be more shadow presence towards the bottom. Removing some shadow value from the top area and adding more shadow value to the bottom is a super quick fix that makes a big difference.
@kierasketches
8d
Watched and drew along with the demo here’s my first few attempts with the last drawing being the one where I drew along with the demo pausing every now and then to try and take in what was being taught, I think the last one is pretty good but I’d like to try again with my own reference picture to see if I can apply what I’ve learned, so far I’ve noticed I struggle on picking up the different values
Lyric Hunt
8d
I did the bottom one before the video and the top one after
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8d
Great job applying the notes from the demo! Lovely work :)
Jo Garcia
8d
This took me a while to "complete" this project but I was able to make some significant progress!! The first three drawings are referenced from the first image. The very first one I did on my own, the second one I did with the demo and the last one I did right after watching the demo video. The last photo is an apple that I drew while I was bored at work and I am very happy with how it turned out!!
Any critiques would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you!
Jo Garcia
5d
More Practice :)
Any critiques would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you !
Kivi
11d
I am using procreate as it is fun…but the shading gets a little difficult as I’m not used to the tools right now.
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8d
Love the shape breakdown! I would suggest making the difference in values from light to dark more gradual, so darkening the left section of the pear would help provide a middle-dark value and communicate the shadow covering the pear more clearly.
Son Ha
11d
Um. I'm not sure whether my drawing is good.
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8d
Great improvement! The second attempt is communicating more of the pear's volume while keeping the value shapes still simplified. I would recommend starting your grays lighter, so using less pressure or a harder pencil can help. That way, there is a more even transition from light to dark. You can also try using more of the side of the pencil if the tip seems too harsh. Keep up the good work, you got this :)
@alinana
12d
I tried the top 2 first:) then the bottom one while following the video. It’s so hard and so easy at the same time haha
@swerveye
13d
I'm going to try to do the portrait as well, but here are my pears. The bigger one was alone, the smaller one following along. It's been so long since I used pencils and I'm not used to being thoughtful about picking which pencils to use.
@ctravelute
17d
Originally drew the pear with only straight lines but during the shading they softened.
David Merrick
9d
That’s impressive
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