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Use the three reference images of clean line drawings and sketch them using simple loose lines. Don't try to match the cleanliness of these drawings. Instead, sketch them out with energetic, tapered strokes. Don't hesitate. Just practice moving your arm with confidence. If you draw some lines and then you realize that, Oh, shoot, I need to curve that more. Go ahead and just draw the new curve right over it. As you get more confident that you've found the shape, you can darken those lines and the lighter lines start to disappear. Focus on the big idea and the shapes the lines represent, rather than on each individual line.
For you, Level 2 monster trucks, I want you to start with this Level 1 project as a warmup, and then head over to the Learning to Sketch from Imagination project page for your instructions.
If you'd like to have a chance to be included in the upcoming critique videos, you must submit your drawings below by March 9th 2023.
Good luck and please have some fun!
My first attempt on the Level 1 Penguin. I think I got the proportions right.
I got rid of its feathers on its backside because I felt that it doesn't provide much value to the drawing, and i was wondering if it'll look out of place in the drawing.
I used the red pencil as recommended for the sketch.
Hi, i am very late, but i would love some feedback. Do ou think i missed the point of this assignment of did i hit the nail?
Welcome any critique for my sketches :) Had fun sketching the penguin, but the hand is very challenging to sketch out
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21h
Nice work overall! I like that you still thought about CSI lines for this assignment, as that's a principle that's helpful in drawing overall. Keep focusing on gaining a flow in your drawing as you sketch -- the goal is to get a loose, confident line as you put pencil to paper. I like that you redid lines until you found the correct mark, as being able to put down a mark and correct as you go is an important part of the loose sketching process. I would recommend to finish the line fully, even if you feel like it's wrong, in order to build a momentum instead of starting and stopping too quickly. You can still redo it, but following through helps keep your hand in a drawing flow. If it's looking too messy with all the overlapping lines, try starting lighter with faint lines, then once you find the correct line, go over it with a darker, final line. Hope this helps, you got this! :)
Here’s my assignment for the penguin, spider-hand and VR girl! I tried to use some gesture for the VR girl. I have trouble with landmarks and aligning features but think these came out okay! Feedback always welcome
It might look like this took 5 mins but actually it took almost an hour bc my first attempt was focused on trying to get the proportions right. I never managed to get them fully right. But wanted to move on to the focus of the assignment: using energetic tapered strokes.
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11d
You nailed it! I agree, it's more important for this assignment to make those energetic strokes and find the rhythms. The proportions do look pretty good to me though. Nice work!
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13d
really cute
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16d
Proportionally these look excellent! Your lines are very clean; don't be afraid to loosen up a bit, particularly for this assignment that is encouraging you to implement searching lines. This is a great opportunity to be more experimental. As long as you lay in your searching lines lightly, those lines will be easy to manage and help you find the right ones.
Learning to Sketch from Observation:
Had a hard time with the hand, but it was fun!
Something doesn’t seem right on this. I’m not sure what it is but I know it’s off.
I like the gesture in your index finger. If you look at the plane that the knuckles create, the angle is quite different between the inner two fingers and the outer two fingers. This is what my immature eye sees. I hope it's helpful.
I found this image on pexels for continued practice with quick sketch from observation. It's not nearly as vibrant and interesting as the hand provided. I need a lot more reps on this so please feel free to offer any good reference images for further study if you've got them! Constructive criticism would be appreciated. Thank you.
I erased the 'other' lines and now I notice that wasn't the assignment. I did find it difficult to let go and be very loose and not to immediately erase the 'wrong' lines.
Feedback is always welcome!
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The results look very nice overall, so great job! I do notice some areas where practicing looseness could help the flow more, rather than quickly correcting before the line is able to gain flow. Give it a try to start with a very light sketch, leaving the mistakes on the page instead of erasing them. Because the pencil mark is made very lightly, you can just go over on top of it with a new mark if you mess up. That can help build more momentum for the flow and let go a bit more, without the eraser jumping in to interrupt. Once you feel you have the right line, you can just go over it with a final, darker line to make it feel more polished and clear.
