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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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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.
I've seen that for importance usually they make the outline of the overall shape thicker but for this reference I wanted to focus on the eyes and teeth since that for me is the "important" I don't know if there's right or wrong there?
I'm getting used to digital so I used 3 different pencils, that's why they look different between them. DEPTH (default pencil), LIGHT (marker) and for IMPORTANCE (G-pen).
I think you're definitely right about making lines thicker for what you consider important. Stan mentioned in a previous video how the characters' eyes in Bluey(as in the show) are thicker than the rest of the details, because the artists behind the design wanted to make the eyes be emphasized. Whether what you think important are eyes or not (in your case they were), definitely play around with line weight and which elements are important, there's no right or wrong to art. Great croc drawings!
This is how I practice line weight, by drawing simple shapes and objects. A Fire Hydrant, Bananas, Apple & oranges and, hands touching; one on top of the other.
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!
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.
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.
I tried to apply all the concepts shown in this lesson.
All feedback and comments are appreciated :))
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4mo
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.
I love the concept of line weight! Still a lot to learn, but I am very content with my progress through this course!
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5mo
Happy to hear you’re enjoying the coarse!
Are you supposed to not draw cast shadow lines, while following light and shadow method. I did with the shadow on the ground.
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!
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8mo
Very effective use of line weight! Nice work :)
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.
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.
After watching this video, I decided to try it on our favorite pear from the beginning. lol
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1yr
A wonderful simplification of the project!
I'm not sure if I posted this in another lesson, but here's my try at hiearchy, Depth, and light and shadow.
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1yr
You nailed it!
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
