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grace_mounce

Basics Brawler

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    5:17 PM, Wednesday March 20th 2024

    Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question, Uncomfortable. Remembering that what we do for the 50% rule is about what's happening while you're drawing is especially helpful to me. The painting I was working on for my 50% rule was starting to feel like just another school assignment.

    I also really appreciate the encouragement about expanding your capacity for patience (as well as the reminders that this does not have to do with the 50% rule, because I would definitely have tried to apply it to that!). That's another skill I hope to work on.

    I may try exploring the sketches as part of the portfolio time, but I will gladly save the play time for play!

    Gratefully,

    Grace

    PS: I am feeling very starstruck and honored that you replied to my question. Many, many thanks!

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    5:47 PM, Tuesday May 30th 2023

    Hi Rob!

    I'm sorry for the late reply. I just wanted to thank you for the detailed critique! You were really paying attention to my work, and you gave me great feedback. I'm going to work on my ellipses!

    About the plotted perspective, I actually used the same pen--the thicker lines came about because I used a ruler to add line weight, since I was allowed to use a ruler for part of the exercise. Maybe I wasn't supposed to use the ruler for that part, though...

    But anyway, thank you for critiquing my work with both thoroughness and gentleness. It really helps.

    I hope you have a great day!

    Sincerely,

    Grace Mounce

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