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Some changes I made to my submission after watching this.
Also a PSA: I feel this needs to be said.
WD40 isn't a lubricant. Yes, it is an oil. Yes, things do stop squeaking. BUT!
WD stands for Water Displacement and is a penetrating oil. It's meant to force water out of places it shouldn't be, like the nuts rusted to the bolt on your bike that won't turn. Spray it on and wait a while and it will turn! You use it to free up seized up pieces that should move like a rusted hinge. It also strips heavier oils away, cleaning out oils that probably should be there, making it worse long term.
What you want is 3-in-1 oil or some light lubricating oil. For things like ball-bearings in the wheels you'd use a light grease. WD40 would strip the grease already in the casing and you'd end up constantly spraying WD40 in to clear out and then when that evaporated they'd seize up again.
Okay. I'm sorry, I just had to say something.
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In the premium lesson, you'll learn how to simplify shapes and values in your drawings by designing value groups. Using a graphite drawing from a photo reference, the instructor demonstrates how to:
- Start the drawing by getting the proportions right, considering gesture, rhythms, shape design, form, structure, values, and composition.
- Map the proportions using measurements and a ground truth to ensure accuracy.
- Define rhythms and shapes by simplifying complex forms into straights and corners to emphasize structure.
- Simplify and shadow map by outlining shadow areas and filling them in to establish clear light and shadow separation.
- Establish values using two tones initially, focusing on large shapes before details.
- Use tools like blending stumps and charcoal powder to create tones and edges.
- Control contrasts and composition by setting the full value range and guiding the viewer's eye with focal points.
- Decide when to simplify or add more details, moving from a basic level to a more refined drawing.
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I'll break down a cast portrait into clear value groups and show how to map light and shadow with graphite plus a hint of charcoal.
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Nice work. Your guts did not lead you astray. I think when using the value too you can get away with going even simpler. Avoid having too many little islands in there.