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First ones. definitely need more practice. Level 1.
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@rskelly2808
This was hard!!! I definitely need to practice measuring with a pencil more. A beginner, and as Stan stated, "You will make mistakes." Overall, I'm not unhappy with the first try, but overlaying it does help to self-critique oneself.
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@rskelly2808
My first try at basic shapes in pencil before the demo, then following the demo in red. The demo showed me that I need to study the reference photo and pick our the shapes before putting pencil to paper. Practice, practice, practice!
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Tony Zhang
Hmmm. Seems like I am half a year behind. Time to catch up!!
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@rskelly2808
Looks like I am behind also! Hate to rush to catch up though!
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I really need to work on using construction lines, but attempted these drawings by Sorie Kim using a HB pencil. Next project is the bottom two drawings and will attempt to use construction lines first.
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Rui Pedro
I knew line quality was a major issue for me when I got the course, so no surprise I struggled a lot with this assignment. These are the less-bad drawings I managed to get. Not super proud of them, but at the same time I did perform a lot and a lot of tries
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@rskelly2808
I struggled also....do not understand why I have a hard time drawing loose lines! :-)
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For some reason I find it difficult to not erase the lines that are wrong (I put the eraser away). I drew very lightly with a 4H pencil and then darkened the lines I wanted. More practice with simple loose lines is definitely in my future!
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@rskelly2808
The boots. This one was difficult. Attempting to use sketch lightly then re-sketching the lines where I think they should go….harder than I thought it should be. I need more practice with the flowing C and S curves.
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The Snail. Difficult to keep from adding more detail, but freeing at the same time, as you can recognize the sketch as a snail.
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Juice
After I read on facebook that proko want us to try the assigment again after his example video i thought Ill do that. But with another portrait because I easily get bored if i draw the same thing to many times. Hawkeye.
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@rskelly2808
Love this!
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@rskelly2808
I am late with the course…but my first drawing of a pear…needs much work. Used the image provided with the course. Now to watch how Stan drew his. Practice this week is definitely on my schedule.
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Bence
I have a handmade sketchbook with a few pages left blank. Here is my doodle for today. If you have time and patience, it is worth making such a sketchbook: You can open it perfectly flat, it has a minimal cost (if you don't use the most expensive paper), and you won't have a more personal one.
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@rskelly2808
Love it!
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Had time to do a wee bit of practice with tools I have. Using a cheap sketchbook for these scribblings.
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@windmedia
Quick thoughts to consider and might help: 1) Stan points this out, but everybody is different. When distance runners give advice, they always warn: "Your mileage may vary." SO..... Consider buying a bunch of cheap small ($5 4x6") books with various types and draw the same pic in each. Experiment and find what you like. 2) No one book works for everything. I like a rougher paper for landscapes, for example, esp with graphite and charcoal. I am looking for texture. But I also use Bristol for some drawings. 3) My EDC (Every day carry) is a multimedia book. I like having one book that I can use at a location for most mediums from pencil, pen, makers, or even the pocket watercolor or guoache box. Plus, I LOVE the feel of a fountain pen or charcoal on the paper and it gets the marks I want. :) 4) Blick Studio newsprint books are a great value. Price is very reasonable and I always have a book handy for warm-ups. 5) Warning: I do not like this company! I avoid buying things here. That said, the Master Touch books from Hobby Lobby are a solid value when it is a week they are advertised at 40% off. Unfortunately, the value is too good to pass up. I go in about four times a year, stock up on these books, and then buy the rest of my supplies (that have a profit for the retailer) at an art supply store that has good values.
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@rskelly2808
i just bought the Master’s Touch Drawing and Sketch books to begin with at 40% off. I love the Strathmore toned paper and buy it when it is on sale.
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Can’t wait for the course to begin!
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