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Itās time to simplify those snails and boots! I show you how I would do it in these step-by-step demos for the level 1 CSI project. Make sure to check back tomorrow for my level 2 demonstrations!
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Richard W
15h
Here is my sketch.
I've just realized I drew the 2 boots as separate pieces and did not respect their placement.
I believe my lines still lack of confidence :-(
ā¢
15h
The way you draw is very organic and I like it.
Joel Calhoun
2d
My first two. I would say that Iām really disappointed in these, but in reality this is some of the best drawing Iāve done. I am a complete noob haha. Yes the heels on the boots werenāt on the same plane, but Iāve learned from my mistake. I welcome any feedback :)
Nancy Larson
4d
Feeling a bit dissatisfied with my process of doing the boots the first time (left pic), I re-did them a second time after watching the demo (right pic). They both look like boots but...
Lucas Santos
8d
Well, it took me some time, but I did it! Now I'm going to check out the demo, eheh!
Luca Vigani
8d
Simplify to CSI - Level 1, Part Two: Boots
The first drawing was made before watching the demo video. I think it lacks of straight lines so I tried a second attempt with another picture.
ā¢
8d
Good for you for self-critiquing and applying what you learned, these turned out great! You definitely have a good mix of curves and straights in your second pair.
Luca Vigani
8d
Simplify to CSI - Level 1, Part One: Snails
The first drawing was made before watching the demo video. I made a second attempt with another picture trying to improve the lines.
@621
12d
Pre Video
Leen AW
12d
I sketched both the snail and the boots before watching the demo. The snail was easy, but the boots were extremely challengingāI almost gave up on them, it took me forever to finish but in the end, Iām happy with the results.
Stevie Yaas
13d
This was a very interesting exercise. The snail was easy enough. The boots and the laces especially were definitely challenging. I fear I didn't simplify enough. Let me know. I was happy to find when I watched the demo that I followed a very similar process. I will try the level 2 references next. Looking forward to some feedback! š
Stevie Yaas
12d
I just finished the boot demo and realize the issue is not a lack of simplicity, it is a lack of confidence in my lines. I am going to try the boots again.
Blex
15d
snail went ok but i had to give up on the boots, i'm not capable enough to draw that yet
Nitzani
15d
Your post invited me to consider how I'd feel in this situation.
This is what I'd want to say, then:
Give yourself a break and return back to it.
Don't press yourself into it applying expectations - try the energy of curiosity, and don't care if it's not perfect realism. Getting the feel for it is a good start
ā¢
15d
The boots are not a lost cause at all and you are totally capable enough to draw them. You're practically finished! They're meant to be a challenging exercise. I think if you gave it one more pass you can 100% it.
Sometimes the best thing I can do when I'm working on something that is starting to frustrate me is to come back to it 30mins to an hour later. Usually I will see much more clearly what was giving me problems.
@deepti04
20d
hello ! it took me longer than expected to get back . and as for the boots , i don't know but somehow i went with the straight lines more , though i now realize that it makes the the drawing more kind of rigid and complex. i'll work on that ..... critiques much awaited. Thank you!
And fellow students, i really hope we all get better and get where we want to be. Good Luck ! everyone :)
ā¢
20d
These are great. I love the enthusiasm
Philippe
23d
Too scared to do the laces.
@deepti04
20d
i was scared too, but then i jumped into it at the count of 3. please don't worry . Hope you' ll give it a try :)
ā¢
23d
Don't be scared! It's a great challenge. You have a wonderful start here, maybe you can come back to it and give it a try later :)
@turncoda
23d
I really appreciated the challenge of both the messy boot laces and the striations of the snail's shell. Felt really daunting at first but I'm glad I kept at it.
David Checchi
23d
Brand new to drawing, and brand new to art generally. When I looked at this assignment, my first reaction was that I had no idea where to start, but then I just dove in. And it feels like im already learning!
@piba
26d
Before and during demo drawings
I think my biggest issue in this would be making confident lines
will keep in mind in the next demo
Illia Cherkasov
1mo
This is my first attempt at the contour drawing
@torrianjh
1mo
Revision of the boots. I can see many areas to work on but happy with the left one. This is tough!
Monika Tafelska
1mo
Hey, this is my next attempt at this exercise! This time, I combined it with quality line and line weight. I hope you like it! Any feedback is appreciated. ā¤ļø
@glikesdrawing
1mo
Two snails based on the same picture š
@greenbdg
1mo
Both before the demos. Couldnāt stop myself from shading the snail. Boot proportions were tough and I had to walk away and come back to it before it started to look better. I think I need to take more time blocking in the basic shapes and proportions, I tend to skip right through that stepā¦
ā¢
1mo
Taking a break and coming back with fresh eyes is a great idea. I like your self-assessment. The initial layin phase is the most important when it comes to proportions, and the key is to keep your lines very light so you don't commit to a line before you're sure it's correct.
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