Project - Simplify to CSI

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Project - Simplify to CSI

Lesson by

Stan Prokopenko

in Drawing Basics

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Assignments 3.1KLesson NotesDownloads 9

Download the photo reference images and try to simplify them using CSI lines. Draw each line with a focused and intentional path.

Your pace should be quick, but not rushed.

For this exercise, we will just consider the individual segments of the contour of a shape.

Same instructions for level one and two. Just a difference in difficulty of reference. The level two photos have more fun little tidbits to tempt you to get into the details, but fight the urge and simplify.

Also, no shading in these please. This is not meant to be a portfolio piece.

CSI
C = C Curves
S = S Curves
I = Straights

If you'd like to have a chance to be included in the upcoming critique videos, you must submit your drawings below by February 16th.

@sharonkush

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@osrour

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Patthana

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Hello! Looking for critiques. I did the level 1 pictures. I tried to make my lines loose and not scratchy, but I couldn't help be scratchy in some areas. I think I have less scratchy lines on the snail drawing but I struggle keeping the lines loose when it came to the small details of the boots. How readable are the boots? Also, I don't know what steps to take when simplifying complex details like laces.

@legsthefrog

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CSI project pre demo. I did not enjoy doing the boot (you could probably tell I gave up), the laces were overwhelming so I just didn’t bother. I think I found a better way to simplify which is what is in orange. But I was just over doing it at that point and it was just taking too much time. The level 2 stuff almost seems nicer than those boots :/

@paraodx_jones

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Here is my assignment. I didn't simplify as well as Proko, but I enjoyed this assignment very much

Jeremy

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So I have a bit of a disclaimer: Due to some injuries from military service, I have shaky hands. Thus, my line quality suffers. I'm trying to work through that and find a balance between speed of my strokes to counter the shakes and accurate line placement. Any tips to counter this disadvantage as well as general critique on my work is greatly appreciated. Thank you and blessings to all!

@hobodios

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I know my line quality is bad, to say the least. But im looking for tips on how to know whether i should use a C or a straight (I) line. That confuses me a lot

Rachel Dawn Owens

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As long as you have a good balance of straights and curves, your drawing will look solid. You did a nice job keeping the lines simple here. Don’t worry too much about it being the ‘correct’ line. As long as the mark is characteristic of what you’re trying to draw.

Fabio Gamba

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First attempt before the demo. With the snail it wasnt too clear which contures are worth a line without making the form too sharp since its still a snail. The boots were difficult as well, but making the lashes was a super effective exercise to study the 3-dimensional curves. But the proportions feel a little off. Would greatly appreciate some feedback :)

@maraudingmoss

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1st attempt at CSI project prior to watching the demos for both images. I ran out of space to draw the left boot so I sketched it on another paper. Critiques or tips are always welcome.

Edmond M.

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boots - first attempt

@skylarsmithe

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snail first go. Any advice would be appreciated. My lines feel scratchy. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong of if it is just muscle memory/dexterity and will correct itself with practice.

Melanie Scearce

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It's just a bit of shift you have to make in mindset. Instead of making many small, dark searching lines, train yourself to consciously make long, loose and very light lines. It may feel a bit unnatural at first but keep practicing, you want to start darkening the lines once you've found the ones that you feel good about. This process may slow you down a bit as well, but you will rebuild speed with practice. Nice use of CSI here. You're on the right track!

@minjun

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First attempts, took longer than I wanted to. Wasn't sure if I should have added the shoelaces on the boots

Melanie Scearce

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Your lines are great! The snail looks awesome. The laces are a difficult challenge but will be very beneficial to your progress, I recommend you give them a shot :)

@jbaka

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First go at the snail pre demo

Elijah R

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Any sort of feedback would be appreciated. The shoe for just no reason was killing me, so I just ended up not doing the laces before I lose my mind. The slug was less stressful but for some reason it looks wrong.😑 edit: (I did this before watching the demo)

Melanie Scearce

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Hey! You might find it easier, especially with the boots, to draw larger. If you use a piece of standard copy paper (8.5x11in) in landscape orientation, you'll have a lot more space to work with and those smaller details, such as the laces. The laces are a great challenge to take on so I really encourage you to try!

John Edgeworth

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Hi, there, that is good work, I must admit, I do not have the courage to draw the object before i watch the video. I am working on the 2nd one, the human face, but I would like to post the pear but have not figured out how to do that yet, any hints?

@blackhand

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First attempts. I think I’ll watch the demo for these, and then attempt the camel and skull.

Cat Coal

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My second part of the assignment before critique video!

Cat Coal

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My first part of the assignment before critique video!

Stéphane Mor

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Hi ! My attempt at the snail, before demo or critique. I'm quite happy with it, and honestly quite surprised! I didn't like my proportions on the head of the last project, but for this one it feels OK. Appreciate any feedback. 🙏