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Hey, guys! Just for the record, I managed to make another test with ChatGPT, this time using a sketch with the maximum protection level in Glaze 2.0... and here's a little update with the results I got. 🫠
Rick B
3d
I see the original sketch on the previous post. and the one you just pulled. are you trying t protect a style of drawing or drawing in general. because looks like Chat GPT gave you a stylized cartoon.
Hans Heide Nørløv
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11d
Hello everybody.
I've had a bit of trouble trying to find good objects to do orthos and then drawings from. I have therefore explained our project to ChatGPT, so that it could help me find ideas for objects that would be good to draw from in this exercise, like Marshalls anvil:
Im working on a perspective drawing course and my current project is to choose an object, and draw orthos from that object, and then from that orthos, draw the object in perspective. Our teacher did demos using an anvil as his chosen object. It was a good object to draw from because it had a good balance of straights and curves, and it was relatively simple, but still complex enough to challenge you. On the attached images you can see some photos from our teachers demos. Can you give a list of other objects that could be a good reference material for this assignment?
here was its answer:
Here’s a list of other excellent reference objects you can consider for this assignment, organized by increasing complexity:
🔹 Simple (for clarity of form and projection)
These are great for practicing fundamentals:
Hammer – A simple tool with both cylindrical and boxy forms.
Padlock – Geometric, mechanical, and good for exploring symmetry.
Teapot – Round body, cylindrical spout and handle; useful for curves and ellipses.
Hand plane (woodworking) – Combination of curves and flat surfaces.
Wrench (spanner) – Mostly symmetrical, interesting negative spaces.
🔸 Intermediate (like the anvil: balanced complexity)
These add more subtle shapes, mixed geometries, and practical use:
6. Vintage iron (clothes iron) – Solid, heavy form, lots of bevels and curves.
7. Stapler – Good moving parts and mechanical form; combination of arcs and lines.
8. Old rotary phone handset – Excellent for compound curves and symmetry.
9. Screwdriver with grip details – Cylindrical with subtle taper and textures.
10. Oil can (classic metal type) – Sharp spout, curving body, often with a handle.
🔺 Challenging (for advanced exploration)
These push your observation and spatial reasoning:
11. Electric hand drill – Asymmetrical, great mechanical structure, many components.
12. Binoculars – Cylindrical forms, interlocking shapes, organic symmetry.
13. Vintage coffee grinder – A mix of wood, metal, crank handles, and gears.
14. Gas mask – Complex geometry, strong perspective challenge, lots of ellipses.
15. Animal skull (like a cow or deer) – Excellent for organic complexity and structure.
💡 Guidelines for Picking an Object:
When choosing your object, aim for one that:
Has distinct top, front, and side views.
Combines straight lines and curves.
Isn’t too small or detailed (avoid micro-objects).
Isn’t too glossy or transparent (harder to analyze form).
Has some mechanical or functional logic — makes projecting and rotating easier.
Keep it simple. Look for little kid wooden toy pictures. they are pretty blocky and simple. also if you get the Zolly app. there are plenty of examples there. I used the truck and a desk for practice.
Hans Heide Nørløv
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9d
Does it make sense what I’m trying to do?
can anyone tell me if it looks correct, I feel that it might be off, but that could have something to do with how I drew the curves, or is it in the way I connected to corners?
It looks correct to me. it is just a sharper twist than what was drawn on the example video. but you are on the right track.
Dave Sakamoto
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9d
I'm not sure if everything is correct, especially the curves on the front and sides of the base, but I loved drawing from this view. It just makes everything seem so much more dramatic.
Rick B
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8d
Got to the third vid. think I might not have gone low enough and the anvil looks a little compressed.
I read the comment on the previous video about this just being a demo and realized I skipped the " How to draw above and below eye level" video. will work on that over the week. Here is my third drawing of the day. I got to use some of that roll of tracing paper I bought 20 years ago. and never opened thanks to my light box.
Looks great, pretty exact.
I think we learn from the demo best when we give it a try ourselves.
Rick B
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8d
Eye balling for dimensions. little nerve wrecking, but fun.
video explained all at a nice pace. horn seems a bit short. I am blaming it on the perspective Angle.
Asked for help
Rick B
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23d
Followed the video. Great information. Never thought of it that way. did a couple. to make the technique clear in my head. hope it comes across clear on paper.
