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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!
I messed up on the first one for sure as I didn't leave enough space for the hanging wheel thing so I drew it closer, but if there's anything else that's noticeable or what I need to work on please share! That goes for all of these. Thank you!
my attempt on this project, trying hard to be more lose e use more straight lines
plz give me feedback on it, tks
These look great! The only thign that stands out to me is the Penguin. The bottom half looks like it's off frm the original but all 3 look good linewise :) sorry I'm pretty new, but I can see the lines were creted with confidence.
Enjoyed the exercise. In a way I am afraid of the end result. but in the end I am always pleased with what I draw and I feel happy while drawing. Look forward to the next ones.
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Glad to hear that you enjoyed the process :) Keep up the good work!
This was way harder than I thought. The original artiest really uses minimal lines well. I like using forms a lot so that minimalistic style really made me work hard. Also sorry about the proportions.
It was tougher than expected, i gived a second try for the spider hand
(& for no reason i changed the VR GIRL)
Trying not to be too precious with the outcome. Pretty happy with how they turned out, definitely more confident since the last time I attempted this course (this is basically where I stopped last year when life got in the way). I can’t seem to find col-erase pencils where I live, I’d love to draw in fun colours! When I was first getting introduced to drawing I decided to get a non-photo blue pencil, which is really fun to sketch with. I find the led does wear down quite quickly though and I have to resharpen my pencil a lot.
I did the hand twice because I forgot to leave room for the arm, and I did the same thing again in my second attempt 🤦🏽♀️ I should have found ghe rhythm like Stan did in the demo video…
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2d
How are you holding the pencil? If stopping to sharpen your pencil frequently takes you out of your groove and you find it disruptive, maybe try the overhand grip. Rotating your pencil regularly while you're drawing using the overhand grip wears it down evenly, keeping it sharp.
I'll use different grips for different techniques. I like a tripod grip with mechanical pencils because I'm typically working smaller and more precisely, and an overhand grip with wood pencils, graphite sticks and charcoal, at least until I get to details. It helps keep me focused on the bigger picture alongside sharpening my tools as I work.
It takes some getting used to if you don't regularly draw with an overhand grip but it's a good skill to develop! Here's a video from Proko that goes more in depth about it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMC0Cx3Uk84
I think proportionally they are pretty close to the reference but I think I lost the point of the lesson a little bit towards the end with the robot girl. I also ran out of time to do the circular object thing, please forgive me!
Some better, some worse. Penguin — bad proportions. Hand — not correct anatomy. VR Girl — not bat, but has some little mistakes, like right hand.
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That's alright on the proportions, there are lessons coming up that will teach you how to train your eye. Your tapered lines look good in your penguin drawing! Your lines get a bit tighter in the hand and VR girl drawings. Keep aiming for lighter, looser lines. You're on the right track :)
Honestly, as soon as I finished I realized I don’t think i did the intent of the assignment. Lots of searching lines (think I’m using the term correctly) and didn’t fully commit to the lines. Also trying to do the s lines was pretty tough. Would love some brutal feedback. Thank you!
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Actually, you did get the spirit of the assignment! It's the habit of using searching lines that is key, instead of feeling like you need to go directly to the final, committed lines. If anything, to keep it clean-looking, you could always keep the searching lines lighter and simply go over them with a darker line once you want to lock in the final line.
Robot girl proportions are pretty off. Thought the penguin was also fatter than it should be.
Hello ! This is my attempts for this exercice. I also had fun with a cd pochette of a metal band after xD I had a harder time with the hand example.
Here is my attempt at all three examples. The hand was the hardest but I think mine at least resembles a hand, the penguin was trickier than I thought too.
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You handled the challenge well, these are perfect! Great line quality and you nearly nailed the proportions.
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Nice! You're on the right track. For the most part I think your lines are looking good, but there are some areas where they get a bit shorter and scratcher. It's more noticeable in the VR girl drawing. Keep pushing for longer strokes, especially in areas where there isn't much detail.
I put together a few tips below. As a general rule, it's better to overshoot your lines than to draw lines that aren't long enough. Hope that helps!
