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1yr
I drew this after an almost 1 week long break from drawing. It's better in many respects than the first two, but I've got a lot to learn.
5:09 What's the benefit of drawing lots of small, overlapping lines instead of a single line?
@attila1221
1yr
I've checked on the net and it turns out that this way, you're not limiting yourself to a single shape (as you would if you drew a single line), but can select the lines that you think would create the best shape. So you draw these small lines, and then by pushing a little bit harder on your pencil, you outline the ones that when combined, create the best shape.
04:58 Which lesson is about line quality? Can someone please point it out for me? Thanks. Have a nice week.
I love your videos Proko, thank you! If I can make a suggestion: I think it'd be more helpful if we could see the photo when you're talking about it, instead of the camera showing you. Or maybe on the left we could have the picture, and on the right we could see you as you're pointing out the things you talk about on your own face (like at 10:35). Thank you again for the amazing content!
1yr
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Although I'm starting from 0, I tried my hand with the second challenge as well. I may try to make it up for the model in the future when I've improved by drawing him again.
A tip: I've found that it's best to first draw the outline using my lightest pencil (B), then filling out the darkest bits (here: most of the hair and the nose holes, using a 4B in my case), and then moving again from the lightest to the darkest parts. That way, I get a feeling for what the different shades of black are going be as I keep drawing, so I can adjust on the fly.
1yr
Attempt no. 2 of pic no. 2. I'll post my next attempt under the instrucion video that goes with pic no. 2. At least now he doesn't look like a completely different person. Maybe this is kind of like how he looks like on a (very, very) bad day. :D I'll keep trying though, I'll get it right eventually.
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I tried to be as cubist as possible. Attached is the fruit of my labor. :)
