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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 result for this assignment. I'm not very proud of it. I tried to focus on having dynamic lines ^^
It was hard to fit the figures into the page of my sketchbook, so for the penguin I used the head as a reference point to make it fit on the page. It was hard but fun, especially the part where I darkened the lines to get a better finish.
First attempts before watching the demo. My proportions are a little off but it's fine. Feedback is always welcome!
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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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.
this looks really really wonderful!!! struggling with my own right now and I'm so impressed / inspired but how fluid your lines/form looks
this looks really really wonderful!!! struggling with my own right now and I'm so impressed / inspired but how fluid your lines/form looks
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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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really cute
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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.
