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Now that you’ve all had some time to try the first project on your own, you can watch how I do it and figure out what areas you are exceeding and struggling with.
Here is my step-by-step demo on how to properly execute the first project for level 1 students.
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@hinotama
7h
I would very much appreciate any advice you have on how I could improve my pear, I just started drawing and to be honest it took me a while to do this even though I realize it's not perfect.
@starlingwarlock
1d
Followed along with the demo in one go, took a few hours, very informative; copied a bit from the demo drawing. critiques welcome
@amandahenton
1d
Second try with more clear values
@noakartsy
1d
Tomato 1-st and 2-nd try's. Pear 3-rd try after seeing the demo. I'm struggling with values a bit. Maybe paper too rough (110 g/m2), or bad quality pencils — Reeves? I sometimes feel a micro tearing paper. Or it's just me :}} Would love to get some based critique. Thanks.
@montserratbrunobarinas
2d
Still trying to separate my values a little more, but this is what a I got so far !
Matthew Kebby
2d
Bottom pear is first attempt and top pear is 2nd attempt.
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2d
These look great! one thing I would look out for is to make sure you vary the thickness of your core shadow. It will (in general) get thicker on rounder parts of the form. Try to avoid making it the same width all the way through, otherwise it ends up feeling linear and not round. But again, nice work!
Michał Mazurkiewicz
3d
Attempt before watching the demo and with demo.
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2d
Nicely done! I like how you kept the energy from the first one in your refined second drawing.
@jfd
3d
The attempt before watching the demo and the attempt after watching the demo.
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3d
Wow! The second one has more contrast and confidence!
@nejc
4d
First attempt before watching the demo. So many small details, forgot the top as I was focusing on the bottom shadows.
Jay Heich
4d
Second attempt, before and after watching the demo.
@odditymachine
6d
After demo, I think my values are a bit closer to the desired result. My second from lightest value could maybe use some more love, but I think this is close enough to move on.
@amberstarr
7d
My first attempt before the demo and my 2nd attempt after. I feel like I maybe did some things better, but I was happier with my proportions the first go around. Maybe I am imagining things. Feedback?
@amberstarr
5d
Wanted to darken my shadows and sharpen the edges. I feel a little happier with it now.
Rik Van Roy
7d
My pear!
Michiel Verheyen
8d
My pear before watching the demo. It was only while watching the demo that I became aware of the extra gradations in the darker areas of the pear. Weird how my brain seemed to ignore these until Stan pointed them out! 🙂 Anyway, great exercise!
@urpo
10d
pear!
Mandela Aina
10d
Hello everyone I made three attempts on the pear image, the first two on the left were my attempts before watching Stan's demo, the one on the right is after watching it. So I kinda cheated.
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10d
This looks great. I think you could go even further with your darks, especially in that core shadow area, but in general as well. That is sometimes scary when you're first starting, but be bold! That contrast between light and shadow is what will give your drawings form. Keep it up!
@franck8899
13d
Hi everyone! Here's the before and after. I think we can clearly see the progression. The first attempt was made before watching the demo. It was way harder than I thought. I still think I messed up the shadow under the pear, but we can see the improvement !
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10d
Huge improvement! Nice work.
@vladosinz
13d
Hello everybody, I hope you’re doing well. I’d like to share with you my two attempts at recreating a pear from a reference photo. The first attempt was made before watching the demo, and the second one after. Thank you!
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10d
Nice work. One thing to watch out for is making sure your shapes don't get too linear. I'm really noticing that around the core shadow, where it looks more like a line than a shape. Thickening those areas up will give more mass to your drawings and add more visual interest. Keep it up!
Yan Grd
14d
And here is the pear made with your advice from the video.
Yan Grd
14d
First attempts not very conclusive. I find it difficult not to try to go into detail, contenting myself with shadow form. But it's a good exercise for defining what is darker or lighter, I love it.
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14d
Thanks for sharing your process. There’s a huge difference in each of your attempts. You’re heading in the right direction.
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