Hi :). I stumbled across a cosplay photo of Toji Fushiguro (from Jujutsu Kaisen) that I thought looked super cool, so I decided to draw it over the weekend! I focused on creating distinct value blocks (lighter tones for the pants, midtones with highlights for the skin, and darker tones for the hair and t-shirt). I also tried to study the forearms and hands. I increased the contrast in these areas to better distinguish the small structures I noticed. Over the past few months, I've been consistent with my goal of doing one "finished" drawing each weekend, and it’s really helped me make progress. (Drawing is so hard haha :')) I've been loving the Drawing Basics course. I'm learning a lot! If you have any feedback (especially about organizing values or forearm/hand anatomy), I’d really appreciate it! :)

Hi :). This was hard. I drew the table on the wall and projected it so it could appear in the center of the stage. I think the table legs are off, but I do not understand why. Thanks!

Hi :). This was my first attempt at drawing with perspective. I found working without a ruler challenging. I also found it tricky to figure out the size of objects and how to foreshorten them properly. Next time, I think it would help to sketch out a little room layout first before diving into the perspective drawing. Right now, the layout of my drawing feels kind of random haha.

Hi :). I tried some level 2 challenges: overhand grip with a charcoal pencil sharpened like a bullet and time limits (7 and 5 min.) Drawing with the overhand grip felt strange, I broke the charcoal and I'll need to get used to the sharpening technique. I am also confused about the soft/medium/hard charcoal types. I wonder which one would be best for this exercise (does it matter?). I also enjoyed the time limits because they forced me to make decisions faster. I think sometimes, having more time doesn't necessarily mean using it "well". I can see how practicing with different time limits can help train my brain to understand the subject in different levels of simplicity/complexity. I'll definitely do this exercise again, but for now, I'll move on to the demos. :)

Hi :). These were super fun. I can see how this exercise can help me improve a lot (line quality, making decisions faster, etc.) Next time, I'll try loosening up my lines more and I would love to try some of the level 2 challenges. I have a suggestion: I think it would be nice to include more male body types in the reference pictures (I think there is only one?) Feedback is obviously welcomed :)

Hi :). I loved looking at the reference pictures, they were full of emotions. Trying to have good line quality while drawing an animal that I'm not familiar with was challenging, as well as using my imagination/memory to figure out poses for level 2. Stan's line quality is truly inspiring. :)

Hi :). Here is my assignment. I drew in my 9 x 12 sketchbook. I would love to try a bigger surface.

Hi :). After watching the demos, I feel like I understand the assignment a lot more. So, I tried it again. :)

Hi :). Thinking in terms of shapes was hard. I found myself wanting to draw contours and add details.

Hi :). I chose Claire Wendling for this project. These two mice were too cute to pass. I love how interesting yet simple the lines are. They feel very intentional.