Managed to draw the level 1 hand suprisingly quick. Left in original lines of changed thumb which wasnt quite right.

My attempt at the Level 1 Snail. Used the construction line approach which took a bit of practice as I think ive always winged it in the past. However, I think that because of the construction lines I've ended up with something that is hopefully a better likeness. I will stick with this approach and hopefully get faster and faster. Did find myself tightening up on some of the C and S curves, I am able to be much more relaxed with them in the warm ups, will have to work on being more confident with these.

Please find below my Simplify From Observation Level 1 Project assignment. This was a third attempt after trying a few different pencil and paper combinations until I found one that felt good.   Even after this experimentation with materials, unfortunately there is a slight indentation in the paper which curves through the centre of the pear itself. Maybe I need to upgrade and spend a bit more money :-( I am keen to get any suggestions for improvements. I have to be honest I really wasn’t sure which direction to shade each area in, so I’m pretty sure I could have made this a lot better as I am certain there is nicer way to do it I am not aware of yet.   This week is the first time I’ve put pencil to paper in 32 years. It’s been a really interesting week and already learning so much, thank you. Looking forward to the next Project now :-)