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Varying line weight can make a drawing more interesting and communicate a more complex story to the viewer. In this lesson, we’ll learn about the importance of line weight when creating engaging and interesting art.
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Johannes Schiehsl
16d
Tried to apply the rules on a simple house. I hope I got it right.
Johannes Schiehsl
16d
And another one.
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@akuratheid
4mo
anyone know a website of images i can sketch for practice?
Dwight H.
3mo
If you're looking specifically for photos made for art reference, there are dozens. Croquis Cafe, Bodies in Motion, and JookpubStock at some of my favorites.
I also recommend just using "normal" photographs and film stills for reference and inspiration. You can use sites like Unsplash, Pixabay, Pexels, and Filmgrab.
@jarmiger
4mo
I often use Pinterest
Lara
4mo
line-of-action.com is really good :)
@decentworking
5mo
Daily sketch from yesterday and today. Still focusing on using line weight to define depth, and a little shadow.
Crimson The Vixen
6mo
20/6/2023
This has to be one of my worst drawings on this site compared to yesterday, it feels rushed and super lacklustre in comparison to everything else.
Yves Malan
4mo
I've given it a try! :)
Yves Malan
4mo
Good idea to take notes on the sketch! and great reference for curves!
Julian Blake
5mo
I love the fact that you are also taking notes on your sketchbook. I do the same, and even though it takes so long, I find it very useful. It helps me understand and remember better.
@decentworking
6mo
Daily line sketch! 10 minutes
Cade Burdett
6mo
That's clean! Good work!
Crimson The Vixen
6mo
19/6/2023
New drawing today guys, I feel as if my drawings been needed a touch up when it comes to me and references, got any ideas?
Criticisms are welcomed.
@decentworking
5mo
Great sketch! I love seeing your dedication this month to practicing line sketches.
A lot of your self-identified critiques will fix themselves as you progress and continue taking other courses. Here are a few things that might help, from a fellow beginner:
- Learn to break an object down into simple shapes. Like you identified in this picture, the body shape is quite different in your reference photo.
- Learn to stop after the initial laydown and fix proportions / shapes. Stan says this is often the most important step. That would have helped you see how small the head was before you added too much detail to fix it.
- Slow down and make the drawing right; go step by step.
Keep drawing, and keep learning! Great work.
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Crimson The Vixen
6mo
17/6/2023
Searching for more and better methods of practicing. How you practice is more (sometimes) important than what you practice after all.
Criticisms are welcomed!
Crimson The Vixen
6mo
16/6/2023
Drawing these little guys are really fun! Plus it also makes it easier for me to point out my mistakes.
The simpler the design, anatomy, etc. The less forgiving it is when it happens.
Criticisms are welcomed.
Crimson The Vixen
6mo
14/6/2023
I decided to do some extra work for this time, trying to applying what Proko’s been saying with only Thick, Medium! & Light Lines.
I need to find a way to challenge myself with these concepts, so I’m gonna be sticking with this till I can go towards Values and Edges even the smallest bit.
Criticisms are welcomed!
Crimson The Vixen
6mo
10/6/2023
Time for Depth and Form! I got the basics of what Proko was saying, thought it was a lot harder to implement into my drawings.
Say I’m gonna move on from drawing Line Weight and explore what other options I can learn in the free version of the basic drawing course.
Criticisms are welcomed!
Crimson The Vixen
6mo
9/6/2023
Practicing the Light and Shadow Technique that was displayed by Proko today. I think I’m doing pretty good for all these drawings. What do ya think?
Criticisms are welcomed!
Crimson The Vixen
6mo
8/6/2023
Practicing this technique was pretty fun and I felt great for instantly understanding what Proko was talking about.
I think I’m gonna watch his critique video about drawing from imagination, as I really want to start learning how to construct the many wonders in my mind. (Though my fundamentals need MAJOR work before that happens).
Criticisms are welcomed.
Marzia
7mo
I gave it a try both on paper and digitally. It seems quite flat to me ... probably my lines are all quite similar
Maryse
5mo
Both are interesting to me. Paper version stands out more. Is it the use of more contrasts? White reserves.... Thanks for sharing
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Marzia
7mo
Thank you @bert2 😊
@bert2
7mo
Thats a really fun dog drawing !
Steven
8mo
I made a quick drawing to see the difference between no line weight, only thick outlines and thick lines where I would put them. The fourth is just adding colors because I thought why not. The dwarve is "Grumpy" from Snow White. Next is the rhino from Stan but I need more time...
8mo
I ran across this image that i saved ages ago on my Instagram by James K (@fourhundredml on IG). This shows a really extreme use of line weight and contrast of color to make a very unique and interesting painting.
@rndavis
8mo
Elly Fox
8mo
This exercise really drove home the importance of line weight to me!
Steven
8mo
I really like this one. The very thick lines fit really well. I have to give it a try.
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@silman
8mo
First project that i'm doing digitally - used Procreate and Studio Pen. Still getting used to controlling the pressure sensitivity of the apple pencil. I purposefully chose a brush with no stabilization. Im surprised how totally different these came out when i focused on the two different tasks (Hierarchy of Importance vs Shadow&Light).
@silman
8mo
realizing i worded this awkwardly, but Studio Pen is a procreate default brush in the Inking section.
Ian
8mo
Used CSI lines and explored different line weights for this study.
@sonor
8mo
the fire breathing bear is very metal :D Nice job
Eric A
8mo
Practicing line weight while still enjoying mushroom and line warmups. Doing a page of warmups before each drawing session seems to be helping my line quality.
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