Drawing Basics
Getting Started
Lines
Shapes
How Perspective Works
Intuitive Perspective
Values
Bonus Content
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 2 students.
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@schmal
2d
really glad i made a second approach
@deepanshu12
6d
Nicole
7d
Trying level 2 out, after the demo. Started with a little thumbnail.
Wanted the hair at the far back to be darkest dark to emphasize it’s way out back compared to the rest of the hair, and being next to the lighter shadow gives it a better contrast. Not sure if I did a good job shading but I enjoyed this exercise!
@labuge
9d
Here is my 2nd attempt, this time trying to put more details 🥵
@labuge
9d
Here is my 1st attempt at drawing a face. Done w/ Procreate, i ll try w/ morehere is my first attempt at drawing face. I ll try by adding more details and trying to get more accurate with proportion. Cheers
@michaelhongson
11d
I am a pencil artist who is going to teach students drawing, but I don't know where to start. I found Proko's basic drawing gives me some ideas about teaching drawing basics, so I take this class for my reference to teaching drawing. Here is my simplified portrait drawing.
Elvira B
17d
I startet my first attempt before watching the demo a while ago. I didn‘t touch my drawing for some time and when I continued to draw the first one, I couldn’t help myself and got carried away with details. This was obviously not the right way to do the assignment. I needed the demo AND the critique video to draw how it’s supposed to be done (hopefully). I really have difficulty to simplify. The second attempt is more like a third attempt. I forgot to take a picture of my version after I watched the demo. After also watching the critique video I drew over it and tried to correct it.
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17d
Wow, these turned out incredible @Elvira B! Kudos for doing this project again and making an effort to simplify. I think you really nailed it. In awe of your shading on the simplified portrait.
It's a super minor adjustment but I think I would bump up the lightness in the shapes around his cheek on the light side of his face. That would be my only critique!
Gera Mve
18d
mateo tatis
18d
My first time, drawing an human face.
Ariana Peralta
18d
This was hard! not happy with it but at least I tried
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18d
I think it turned out great! Really nice job simplifying the shapes here. There are some proportional errors but there will be plenty of lessons on that down the line in this course, so no need to sweat it right now. Nice work :)
@ataylor16
19d
I feel like I know exactly where I went wrong every step of the way. Especially after overlaying the images in Photoshop. I think next time I do this it's going to be much better.
Blane Nasveschuk
21d
Second attempt at 5 value portrait 3x5 with markers. Sketch start with lightest marker, no pencil. Proportion issues.
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21d
I like the look of the markers. The shapes of value are clear and easy to read. The shapes facing the light source are lighter and the one turning away fall into the shadow. You did great!
Adding a just tiny bit to the top and back of the cranium might help with the proportions.
Awesome stuff as always. I love seeing your posts @Blane Nasveschuk
Mounir B
23d
The first one without Proko, the second one with Proko 😅 (still some proportion issues, I struggled with the eyes)
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21d
Great improvement!!
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23d
Great progress! Keep up the good work :D
@great399
29d
Please I need some critics.
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29d
Nice work merging the shadows together.
@kevinreid
29d
how do I upload my drawing for critique?
Alan Jovel
1mo
First attempt was a lot of guessing around with shapes. My second attempt was with the demo.
@erjaluz
1mo
Probably not the best paper
@luv2learn
25d
this is GREAT
Blane Nasveschuk
1mo
Second 5 value portrait exercise. Graphite line sketch to start. Blocked in shadow side and lighter darks completely, then went to darker darks. Turned attention to lighted side and blocked in lightest value, isolating highlights. Then looked for the darker lighted side values. No blending, measuring only by eye. Somewhat of a proportion issue (head a little long relative to width). Felt I lost position of the mouth and lips… too far to the right. Did not actually see the structural issue until I was done! Will try some 5 value Copic neutral gray thumbnails.
@bland
1mo
Keeping a hold the same value is hard
Kristina Crowley
1mo
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Founder of Proko, artist and teacher of drawing, painting, and anatomy. I try to make my lessons fun and ultra packed with information.
