Critique - Simplify to CSI
Critique - Simplify to CSI
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Mike See
I may have misunderstood the assignment:
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This lesson teaches you how to replace "hairy lines" (multiple hesitant strokes) with confident, expressive lines that improve your drawings. You'll learn why this skill is crucial for drawing from imagination, animation, and even mechanical subjects.

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Stan Prokopenko
Let's take a look at your "Simplify to CSI" submissions! I decided to combine both level 1 & 2 students for this critique since I saw very similar mistakes at both levels.
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This project was difficult because I kept wanting to overthink things.
Help!