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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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@c_ratcliff
20h
Here is my first go at the pear. I feel that it came out pretty well and has a good range of values but possibly went too dark in the lighter areas. Also really loving how the toned paper is giving the sketch some more organic texture.
Would love to hear some feedback / comments on any areas I may have missed. :)
Shaun Sinnett
1d
Before and After
Jill A
1d
My before and after the demo.
@notapirate
4d
This is before and after I watched this vid, ngl I think I improved a little, but Im not sure where I can improve from here, ANYONE plz give me some tips to improve!!
@c_ratcliff
21h
Hey there!
Great before and after! I can definitely see where you refined the shapes to get a better range a values throughout the second pear. My comments would be to keep you eyes focused on refining those shapes you're pulling out of the object; And be sure to keep your values smooth in your designated sections. There are a few areas around the highlights where you could have lightened up a bit on your pencil. But overall great work! :)
Ignacio Esmite
5d
robby guida
5d
@scoot
6d
Before and after demo.
Javier Centurion
6d
The first one is from before the demo, and the second is from after.
@dctanugi
6d
Oops, I thought I was supposed to draw my own live fruit. Also, I thought spaghetti squash was a fruit 🤦🏼
At any rate, I found task of distinguishing dark shadows from milder shadows and distinguishing darker halftones from lighter halftones exceedingly difficult, despite (or because of?) my high-contrast scene.
Alice Charlington
7d
from before the demo and post demo and critique
Keith Hayden
7d
My first one!
@cliffcreates
8d
1st is from before the demo, 2nd is from after. I think I could have simplified it even further after watching the critique video. But happy with what I was able to produce.
@wileyriley
9d
Drawn on iPad in Procreate :). The one with no sketched background was before watching the demo, and the other one was after. I welcome criticism! (Reposted this comment because I mistyped the old one.)
@psk2s
10d
Third attempt (on left) as I followed along with the demo, first two were trying on my own - the second attempt is on the right. Each time I pull out my sketchbook, or watch a movie, I am learning a ton!
Alan Hadyk
10d
Went along with the demo. Made on iPad in Procreate.
@laurencoetzer
11d
@miyu2189
12d
My attempts - the first one was before watching the demo, then the second one is my attempt after watching the demo ...talk about challenging :o
@beaver54
13d
first go. critics please :'(
@psk2s
10d
I love how defined each region of value is, and understand we could spend incredibly too much time perfecting it! The only thing I might change is the contour lines on the top of the stem and the left of the pear. Perhaps playing with the value of the background would have yielded the same contrast? Great work!
@edgarrolon
15d
Disha
16d
Hi everyone, I gave the pear drawing a shot—twice! It was a bit tricky trying not to accidentally smudge it with my hand. I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!
@psk2s
10d
Great improvement! Love the value and definition of each shape in your second attempt. The only things I might change are a wider core shadow on the left edge, and cleaning up the dark (I will call them 4 value lines) separating the half tone from the center light near the bottom.
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