So I feel pretty comfortable with the simplified one, two, and three point perspective with simple boxes that have parallel sides and 90 degree corners. Will this course go further into more complex shapes? Like what if the box twists as it recedes or tapers as it comes toward you or curves?

Curious if there will be more to the class? It’s been a couple months since the last post as far as I can see. I’ve been enjoying it so far and I’m eager to learn more. I understand that things come up and delays can occur, but is there any update on when we might see another lesson?

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How do people get photos without shadows on their paper. Seems no matter what I do, I end up with something casting a shadow.

Simplifying is hard indeed. Also I found that even using a paper under my hand the 2B and 4B pencil still smudged. The whole thing took about 3 hours, spread out over a few days. I feel like I am close, but still missing something.

Having fun with the course. I also need to invest more time in background practice. But it is definitely cool learning how this technique allows to quickly make changes to all sorts of things.

Happy Holidays!

So I started with the line work, which isn’t attached, but then made the clipping layer for the figure. I added layers for what I saw as the occlusion shadows, and the background. Then each color got a layer. I then added layers for cast shadows and the basket texture. I added an overlay layer where I tried to push the lights and darks a little and introduce some coolness to the shadows and some warmth to the light. I added a soft light layer with some highlights, then a layer to add some more reds and pinks to the skin. Then an add layer to make some shine, and finally a color layer with some orange and blue over the background. I did find myself wondering exactly how to tell the difference between occlusion shadows and cast shadows. Also I wonder if there is a trick to changing things after you have a bunch of layers. Like if I want to shift the pose a bit or say move the arm. Then do I just have to update every layer? Or if I want to liquify the face a little to shift the expression. Is that best to flatten it and then liquify? Or is it best to just repaint layers so I can maintain the structure? Thanks for the lesson. Really enjoying the course.