I had thought I would do the Level 2 projects after I completed the course but I decided to go ahead and do the Level 2 Project soon after completing the Level 1. It was quite challenging for me but I am happy with the improvement from the left one done pre-demo, and the right one done post-demo. Proportions are a challenge as is shading, particularly with the lighter shades. Good fun doing this and look forward to learning this until second nature.

Mi primer intento, no me gustó pero quiero avanzar en el curso seguro al final me saldrá mejor

Hi, this is my attempt at the portrait before watching the demo. Find it hard to simplify into 5 values. Couldn't keep track of them and and started placing them intuitively.

after i drew the portrait before the demo, this is the version after the demo. i tried to stay relatively close to the shapes shown there. apart from the proportions, i found the clean hatching especially difficult. nevertheless, i am happy with the result and the exercise was fun.

Hello everyone! After completing the first level, I moved on to the second one. It was great fun, and I can say that I’m happy with the result. I know it can be done even better, so I’d love to hear any advice I could apply in the future. Sending my best regards to everyone. Now I’m off to watch the demo!

don´t feel like im even close to pull this off yet but i tried, so here is my attmpt.

Decided to do level 2. Left side is first attempt before demo, and right side is after demo. Any critique or tips are much appreciated. :)

I'm not attempting this yet, because I want to work my way through the course, and then loop back around and attempt this level 2. My favorite thing about this, was that halfway though, I was thinking... this is my struggle, putting shadows on pencil drawings just makes them look haggard or old... and then I watched the rest of this come together... truly beautiful to watch it unfold, and he looks young again when it's all completed. A masterclass in trusting the process lol.

Second attempt at doing this exercise. It went a lot better but my shading is still  very messy. I also accidentally smudged  some parts using my palm, making the highlights less distinguishable.

It's harder than it seems, but pretty fun!

Coming back to this almost a month after my first attempt. Still not “there” yet but I like this better than before

Kinda rushed the shading and lost some hard edges

My self-critique is that I rush things, get frustrated that I'm not just a naturally a gifted artist, that from birth I wasn't born with a pencil in my hand. 😅 I need to remind myself that Rome wasn't built in a day and to slow down. Now the big question! Do I attempt the portrait? 🤔 I hope everyone at the beginning stage like me is enjoying the process 🥰

Here is my 1st attempt at drawing a face

I'm a beginner, but after the pear project, I really wanted to challenge myself to this one, too. I instantly realised it was way beyond my skill level right now, but I'm so glad I stuck with it because it was so much fun and I feel like I learned a lot. Of course, I see many mistakes that now haunt me (what is with the eyes?!) but I suppose that's part of the learning process. P.S. Please ignore all the smudges! 🙈

As you can see, the assignment is above my level. Constructive advice is welcome.

This was the best drawing I could do after 2 days and 6 red bulls.😅😂

My result: I think I should have simplified it even more. Additionally, I find it difficult to draw facial proportions correctly. Any tips are welcome!

I didn't understand the measurement part, can someone please explain it to me?