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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 2 students.
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@laurencoetzer
3d

@ive_nn
4d
I definitely struggled with the smaller "details" like the shapes and shades of the tip of the nose and the mouth - if you guys have additional feedback it is welcomed
Sebastian cuatroever
4d
1st attempt, looking for feedback
Zetage
5d
On the left: my first attempt at this, which ended in failure (...and it strongly reminded me of the badly drawn Sasuke meme, so of course I had to draw that too, lol). I did it before watching the demo, using graphite pencils.
On the right: my second attempt, made after watching the demo. This time I used Touch brand alcohol-based markers—because I wanted to get some practice with them!
Michael Bonifacio
6d
Second shot after demo. Improved on observing value but could have simplified better.
Dondon
10d
First and second attempts.

@nelsonan1395
14d
1st attempt. Don't mind the wonky line from my warmup on the left shoulder
Mike Racki
16d
1st attempt
@gxnni
22d
First attempt for level 2

@iguanart
1mo
My work on this. Thank you for your help
D
1mo
Second try at this. Wanted to do both levels to get more practice.

@locksmith
1mo
Second attempt.
Tony Zhang
1mo
I tried my best. I just couldn’t simplify the lines… front face is also hard but I had fun! And I like the outcome!

Jessica Thorley
1mo
This was my second attempt at the portrait, I'd love any feedback!

Julia
1mo
Definitely not an advanced student, but I wanted to challenge myself and give this a try. The first is before the demo, and the second is after watching the demo. I struggle with seeing the shapes and designing them accurately. I also got lost in some places, and couldn’t keep track of all the values. But I found the demo to be really helpful, and a great practice!
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1mo
Big improvement between the two! Nice work. It's clear you are thinking more about designing shapes than drawing what you see in the second image.
Ella
1mo
here's my project.
@brimarie
1mo
Hello
Stan explains the approach in the demo video very clearly and logically. It helped me immensely to follow a red guideline when painting. In any case, I have the feeling that the paintings have become much better after the demo film. Feedback is always welcome...
Next time I definitely want to paint the reference picture when it's upside down - I'm already curious to see what the result will look like.
I wish you all lots of fun being creative:-)
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1mo
Thumbnails are always a great idea. This turned out great. You really nailed this project, great job!

@thenerdyknight
1mo
I made my portrait practice with Photoshop, I hope thats ok, would love to hear your feedback Proko san :D

Daniel Oliveira
1mo
I did the pear exercise (although I tried a tangerine) and was thinking on only doing that one, but while I was watching this video I stopped around the middle part and decided to try it out in a quick sketch. So this was done fast, the face proportions are not correct (it needs to be longer) but I am getting the gist of simplifying parts of it
Nate Ferguson
1mo
My second attempt at the level 2 project after watching Stans demo. It really opened my eyes to the process. I want to do a bunch more of these! It really helps to simplify down to basic shapes and values, especially when it comes to proportions. I love it!
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Founder of Proko, artist and teacher of drawing, painting, and anatomy. I try to make my lessons fun and ultra packed with information.