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In this project, we'll practice organizing line weight in our drawings.
Level 1 - Trace
Trace over the provided linear version of the photo to avoid getting distracted by proportions. Trace it twice, using two different line weight approaches discussed in the last video:
- Hierarchy of importance method - Heavier on the contours of large and important shapes. Lighter on details within.
- Shadows and light direction method - Reference the original photo to identify the shadows.
Note: Don't use the depth and form method yet.
Level 2 - Draw from Observation
Level 2 students, in addition to the tracing exercise, try to trace it again, but imagine the light coming from a different direction IF you’re ready for that.
Then, draw from observation, focusing on line weight. Choose objects around you and draw as many as you'd like. If you draw a landscape with a clear foreground, middleground, and background, you can use the depth approach to line weight.
Deadline for submissions to be included in the video critique is next Thursday (4/13/2023)
Left hierarchy of importance right light and Shadow.
I had more problems with the light and Shadow because i cant understand how to do the parts that are in light but also with shadows
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21h
I think you did a good job! The contrast is strong in the light and shadow drawing which was the goal. For the parts that are in light but still have a shadow, try focusing on the side of the shadow and do heavy/thicker lines for that side :) Doing so should still communicate where the light is.
I realized after finishing this that I was supposed to trace it twice--once for hierarchy and once for shadows and light direction. I did prioritize hierarchy here with an emphasis on the rhino's silhouette, however, I added some weight for areas I felt were more in shadow. I knew going into this exercise that I probably didn't fully understand it, but found it interesting and worthwhile regardless. With all that in mind, I think I will watch the demo then attempt the two separate traces. Feedback is appreciated!
The first one is hierarchy and the second one is shadows and light direction. I realize now as I'm posting that the hierarchy one is way lighter than I meant it to be around the contours, but I think I did ok overall. I'm really starting to enjoy and understand the importance and how to really show line weight. I did this digitally, but it felt just the same as doing it traditionally so I see that muscle memory is starting to stick in my brain.
the true hardest part of this was having it print all blurry... nonetheless, i feel like i get the principle even if my actual work is far from perfect - the demos helped a lot, but i'll definitely need to practice this stuff a bunch!!
I had no printer so drew the reference, the left one is hierarchy the other one lights and shadows
I drew this sliced apple from observation and tried to vary the line weight. I used darker lines around some outer and overlapping edges, and lighter lines for the inner details. Is the variation clear enough? I was also unsure how to show the cast shadow with lines, so I would appreciate your guidance.
I tried to vary the line weight—darker outer contours and lighter lines for the wrinkles and ribs. I also used thicker lines and a little grass near the feet to ground the rhino. Does it look stable, or should I add more grass or a clearer ground line?
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10d
I think it looks good! The grass is a good subtle indication of the ground underneath the rhino.
Here are my exercises: The first one is by hierarchy (in graphite on printout), second one is by shadow (in graphite on printout) and the third one is also by shadow, but with ink on drawing paper after transferring the traces with graphite and erasing the graphite (because I want to practice with the dip pens).
I have not watched the demo yet, will do so now.
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8d
These look lovely, awesome work :)
Did the hierarchy of importance exercise, then tried some household items after watching Ben Eblen’s video on line work
My attempt at the Project. I attemped it before watching the video. After watching proko doing the lesson i wish i would have drawn the back way lighter in the light and shadow method. Some feedback from you guys would be nice.
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12d
Don't be afraid to add thickness to the lines that are inside of the contour on the light and shadow version! Also, feel free to vary your line thickness- you don't have to stick with just two. Maybe in areas where it's quite dark, you use the thickest line, and where there's some shadow you use a slightly thinner line. Experiment with it!
Made in procreate after a months long slump, please let me know if I could improve on anything!
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Nice work!
One thing to look for in both the shadow and the hierarchy is varying things up a little more. For example in the hierarchy drawing going thicker on that little horn compared to the head will help solve the depth issue we are seeing there because the lines are a tangent.
But these are nitpicks. The drawings look good!
Cheers.
Done using procreate. Left is hierarchy of importance method, right is using shadows and light direction method.
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Great Shadow & Light version! The Hierarchy one is also good since it shows the main idea of the outline with a very clear heavy line weight, but it can still incorporate some middle weight lines that show what's next in level of importance after the outline. Things like the eyes or horns, or any major folds can be deemed the next level of importance, before we get to the lightest weight for the least important details. You're on the right track though, keep going! :)
It was my first time working digitally. I am still getting used to the pressure sensitivity, and, since my tablet does not have a screen, I am still getting used to the new hand-eye coordination. On my first drawing (hierarchy), I was having issues with getting fluid dark lines; I think I did better on the light and shadow drawing. Proud of what I have so far and looking forward to improving every day.
I fell into a bit of a slump and now I’m back after 2 months to pick up where I left off.
I started off weak with the hierarchy of importance, then I think I improved my line weight degrees of separation when I tried the light&shadow part of the assignment.
Also, I couldn’t help but add or invent a few lines that I saw in the reference photograph. Force of habit 😅.
i don’t know. Tell me what you guys think.
Drawn in Procreate on my iPad Pro 12.9.
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19d
Welcome back! I agree with your observations about the line thickness- your intention is easier to read in the light & shadow drawing.
Decided to do these digitally in Procreate. It was a great exercise that got me to think more strategically about my lines as I was drawing and referencing the image. Cool to simplify light/shadow as well as shapes. Impressed with how much of a difference even a line style focus can make
My attempt at the hierarchy and light shadow experiment with the line weight project. I will try to level 2 but before that I want to watch the demo on level one. I want to use that fresh knowledge on level 2. Wish me luck and critiques are welcomed.
