Demo - Different Ways to Use Line Weight
Demo - Different Ways to Use Line Weight
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Mon Barker
Tried this with Mario mushrooms…reworking lines to try to get them to flow is not always successful but can see how tone and thickness of lines can be used to position the viewer or light source in what starts as a flat image. Not the best subject matter for hierarchy of importance however..
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Before diving into the longer demo, let's simplify shoes to ovals to explore the different approaches to organizing line weight. Join us in the premium course to watch this demo and all future demos!

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COMMENTS
Stan Prokopenko
Before I get into the level 2 demo, I want to show you my thought process for exploring the different options for organizing line weight.
Newest
Daniel Cabot
my try at some simple things in my home
Christian R
I don’t have a printer so I drew the rhino in hopes I can trace over it. I found printer paper is just thick enough so I can’t see clearly, so I did the exercise on a picture of cherries. Included my rhino also. Let me know if you all have any suggestions for it. I’m likely going to do this one again with another picture. Thanks!
Jose Anton
26d
Depth and Form Method
Jose Anton
27d
I'd like to do a drawing using each method. I made a sketch using the Hierarchy of Importance Method. Even though the line isn't very thick, I think it achieves its effect.
@justjen
2mo
As someone new to drawing, I'm finding these lessons, warm ups and projects very helpful. Just trying to draw those simple shoes, I tried the overhand shading method he used, and realized that it was much more awkward than I thought it would be. So one more thing to practice. Thanks for putting this course together.
Gera Mve
2mo
I tried to apply all the concepts shown in this lesson. All feedback and comments are appreciated :))
Rachel Dawn Owens
These look really good! The weight of the lines is great. Using the darker, thicker lines to separate the different layers of overlap is a great idea. Your bird drawing looks a bit too static and I think if you pulled longer, smoother lines, you could really add some energy too. I tried tracing over your drawing to help explain.
@smogo
2mo
I love the concept of line weight! Still a lot to learn, but I am very content with my progress through this course!
Rachel Dawn Owens
Happy to hear you’re enjoying the coarse!
Darth Illustrator
Are you supposed to not draw cast shadow lines, while following light and shadow method. I did with the shadow on the ground.
Sergey Kuznetsov
There was no assignment on this, but looks like everyone is doing their own projects as a flash mob, so I am joining the crowd!
Martha Muniz
Very effective use of line weight! Nice work :)
Sergey Kuznetsov
Attaching the reference here
Nancy Larson
Created an opportunity to practice a bit of line weight problem solving with a simple sketch. A lifetime of exploring and practicing ahead of me. It is exciting. And I look forward to improving.
Blex
8mo
did these but might have choosen a bad oject to draw for this
Christian Peitler
Here my 3 variations :)
Carlos Pérez
Top left - depth top right - importance down left - light shadow
Wesley
9mo
swwet
Anna Maria
11mo
This one was difficult. I made one before watching demo but completely didn’t understand the assignment so did one after and basically copied Stan’s work. Still can’t really figure it out on which bases you choose thickness and darkness of the lines.
Tommy Pinedo
After watching this video, I decided to try it on our favorite pear from the beginning. lol
Sergey Kuznetsov
Good old pear friend! 🍐
Rachel Dawn Owens
A wonderful simplification of the project!
Angiev
1yr
I'm not sure if I posted this in another lesson, but here's my try at hiearchy, Depth, and light and shadow.
Rachel Dawn Owens
You nailed it!
Angiev
1yr
I tried to help another student and made this my line weight project, but then much more became involved with perspective, which I have some experience with. Left to right 2nd try, 1st, and reference photo. I was trying to figure out the legs in perspective and I know we have got there, but which do you think works better for the legs? Left or Middle? Feedback welcome
Angiev
1yr
Tried this with empasis on torso and legs for depth. Feedback welcome
Shreyans
1yr
Attempted this using the overhand grip which made it much harder to put the correct line weight with confidence, as I am not used to this grip. Need to practice more using the overhand grip. Also for the still life I came back to try it with the tripod grip. Any advice is appreciated.
@arthiecio
1yr
These are my attempt on the three methods of the vid.
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