Drawing Basics
Getting Started
Lines
Shapes
How Perspective Works
Intuitive Perspective
Values
Bonus Content
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.
Newest
@carpenterbee
6h
First attempt at the portrait before watching the demo.
Typical Ivan
10h
The First drawing is before the demo and the second one is after the demo :)
Nathaniel Lacasse
10h
Hi everyone, her is a comparison of my first and second try. No.1 before the demo and no.2 after. I fell like i did pretty good with my shapes, but something in the shadow values seems off to me. Would take toughts and criticisms to help me. Have a good day!
Henry H
1d
My son and I have been drawing cartoons off of YouTube videos for almost a year now. Time to step up our game. Today marks the start of that journey. He did two studies, I'm showing mine. I'm trying to get him to rethink his approach, this is all very uncomfortable for him. Just seeing the image for it's parts and taking his time are two big goals here. We will try again. As for me, I feel like I got the proportions and shapes, but need general practice and repetition to get my stroke and pressure under control. Next time I will try working with different pencil (2h, hb, 2b, 4b) instead of just the one pencil (blackwing 602). I am very open to any thoughts, help, criticisms, etc.
Eduardo Borges
3d
On my third and fourth attempts I finally feel like I'm understanding the rules of the game, even though I struggled to get the shapes right. When working with pencil and paper I found it particularly difficult to lay down the correct values despite employing different pencils (7H, HB, 2B, 4B, and 8B).
Jason Lankford
2d
You first image does a great job of doing what he described as shading "that will look like paper cut outs". You did a good job simplifying the shapes.
Seva Korotkov
3d
2nd attempt after demo
Eduardo Borges
3d
Have a look at the critique videos where Stan mentions that the thin squiggle line is not how the inner dark shadow is supposed be rendered. Also, to my eyes it appears like you only have 2 or 3 values. That said, I like how you defined the general shape of the pear (it looks like a pear!).
@delisionaldude
3d
Hi, this tryed to draw it before watching the demo video.
I definetly can see issues, and I could definetly simplifiy it much more, but being a total newbie I'd like some feedback!
I'll try this again after watching the demo video. Thanks everyone
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3d
I think this is a good level of simplification. You would even add a bit more variation in that big light value shape to show more subtle plane changes. Be careful about outlining the shapes though, you want to try to make the shapes with hard edges -- keep it the same value as the surrounding shape!
Jason Lankford
3d
After watching the video, I drew Pear #3. I think it's better. I did not smudge or smear the lead...my paper is textured. I used more pencils this time, HB, 2B, 6B. I had trouble creating different shades of grey. They all seemed to blend into the same shade.
Eduardo Borges
3d
I also had the same issue with my pencils. Please let me know in case you find a good solution. Regarding the drawing, I like it but the objective is to simplify all shapes and you definitely added a lot of details.
@thirteenthlearner13
4d
Man, I was going for that blocky feeling but ended up messing up!
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2d
I quite like how you drew and shaded the shadow side of the pear. Here’s some help for the light side.
When you’re mapping out the planes, the ones closer to the edge should get a bit more narrow. This will help add depth to your drawing.
Keep it up. I dig how you drew this.
@minjun
5d
took a crack at it, a lot of fun. didn't consider proportions as much as I should have tho
@mwalker
5d
After multiple attempts before and after watching the demo, using pencil and paper and also digital I’ve ended up with this. I was surprised to discover just how challenging it is to control the pencil to get consistent tones whether it’s real pencil and paper or digital. I could keep practicing this exercise for another month and still have room for improvement.
Jason Lankford
5d
I did this drawing on my own before watching the video. After watching the video, I realized I made all my transition lines too dark. I also am not that efficient at using different pencils; I need work to work on that. I did this drawing with only a 4B.
Mike
5d
Took a crack at the pear - way more fun than I thought it would be.
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2d
Glad you had fun!
@an345
6d
Hello! I tried to draw the pear. Could someone please give a critique? I would deeply appreciate any comments.
Thank you!
I think my shadow of the pear is way too vertically up. And the shadows are kind of misplaced...😅
Tony Zhang
7d
I definitely had fun! But I’m sure I’ll learn a lot in the value section! Hahaha.
Eduardo Borges
3d
Nice drawing! I may be wrong, but I think all values on the left side of his face should be darker than any value on the right. In your rendering all values got a bit mixed.
John B
7d
I think the shape is ok but the shading is off as I kept seeing gradations which probably made the attempt too busy/confused. This is my second attempt after watching the demo. Feel I would improve further upon a third attempt. Any feedback welcome, thank you.
Gurshan
9d
Image 1 was my try before watching the demo! Image 2 was with the demo! Help #proko i need constructive criticism! Kindly help me out! And let me know how i did! I am experienced beginner! New folks out here, you are doing a really good job! Keep it up💯
@thebadartist
12d
I think I did improve upon my first attempt, however I noticed my shading isn't the greatest, it could be the mechanical pencil i'm using. But your demonstration did help me see better.
@tyna
13d
An interesting exercise where with simple strokes you can get a curious drawing. We did what we could with what we had. Any constructive criticism is welcome,ty and for you that are reading this; have a nice day. ( I took the liberty of prohibiting the use of rubber to myself, because I realized that otherwise I would still be making corrections by today.)
Dante Diaz Jr
13d
Let's see what you think.
@thebadartist
12d
I really like shape of pear.
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