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It’s time to simplify those snails and boots! I show you how I would do it in these step-by-step demos for the level 1 CSI project. Make sure to check back tomorrow for my level 2 demonstrations!
My first and second (after watching the demo) go at the snail and the boots. Just like Stan warned about in the demo, I fixated too much on exact propotions in my first attempts. While I don't think there is huge improvement from my first to my second attempts, my second attempts took about half the time and the process was much more enjoyable. So that is definitely something.
I intended to draw from a large container first, but I ended up working in container mode and focusing on fine details. After that, I did a cleanup pass, while still trying to keep my lines clean even during the container stage.
In the first attempt, I forgot to draw the container. In the second attempt, I sketched the container first and then drew the snail. I think this resulted in an improvement in the lines.
My attempt at the boots with the demo now, the laces are still killing me. I find it hard to get good lines drawing on glass but it might just take time getting used to.
I found when I was doing the exercise the first time with the boots picture I was focusing more on making it looking good instead of putting an emphasis on the CSI approach. I decided to do the snail and it didn’t turn out too bad.
I still have to focus on repetitions to become more confident in the lines and apparently straight lines to be specific but even though the snail I made isn’t as fancy as the boots I like this one better since I focused on the appropriate skills.
Any constructive criticism is appreciated as always! Thanks!
my first attempts before watching demo and second attempts after watching demo, feedback welcome
The shoes weren't easy! I felt overwhelmed before begining the project but it wasn't as scary as I thought which is not to say it was easy 😂
Honestly no idea how you guys did both boots in one sitting. I included the war up as I actually found that way harder especially on procreate. Getting the lines to go hard and soft on the ellipses where and when you want is for me ludicrously hard and I kinda feel like a school kid struggling to draw a circle. Also my line work is still a little scratchy but I can’t feel too bad. Also making someone draw 18 laces should be a war crime (felt like I was designing a roller coaster)
jk was really fun and the laces made it feel at the end like a complete project as it completed the more simplistic boot form to make it feel like a genuine accomplishment.
Edit. Forgot did a sketch of the right without laces
This is another example where my lines are too short, but I am thinking in lines and curves. I guess it's all about practice (as Dr Suzuki says)...
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I had trouble drawing the snail and the strings of the shoes. Here is my before and after. Please tell me on what to improve ,thank you in advance :)
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It’s really cool to see the difference. The second attempts have longer, more intentional marks. You did a really good job simplifying the shapes too.
One thing I really like about your first attempts is the character of the subjects in the drawings.
Don't get lost in detail, but find a way to keep some of the character moving forward from the first attempts.
Nice stuff! Keep it up!
For the boots I think what helped me at least was to put the holes onto their own planes. Also practice drawing möbius strips for the laces. I’ve doodled them all my life just cause they felt like a fun interesting shape and they really really help with understanding laces imo. Also I’m an absolute beginner so if any instructor wants to correct me feel free to.
You did a great job! The only thing I can really say is try to use more confident lines and less smaller ones. It might help to think what line (csi) it should be before you draw. If you’re really not sure then you can lightly mark in a structure and then over top the draw something with more confidence.
Example: right shoe where the leather meets the rubber along the side of the foot - that is a very long s curve going from the back of the shoe to the front. That could be a bit long to draw so you could break it up into 2 or 3 parts. Same said for the heel of the shoe. I think Proko talks about (from memory) this in his drawings and critiques.
Otherwise an awesome job!!
edit: just watching the proko video and thought maybe I didn’t explain my point well enough. Yes he uses a lot of lines to show the contour, but each line itself is one line and he doesn’t use lots of small tiny lines to build the bigger line.
I’m probably overthinking this, but I hope this helps
Done before watching the video. Not sure i did too much detail. Sorry for bad phone photos.
