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Hey, thanks so much. Your response was helpful to me in better understanding Dyanamic Sketching!

Thank you! I greatly appreciate the feedback and the guide.

Here is a link to my additional 20 boxes https://imgur.com/a/ryZFAuv .

Thanks for the feedback and examples. This is helpful!

I have never taken Dynamic Sketching but have read course descriptions and watched videos. In addition, I have compared Dynamic Sketching to Draw A Box with similar questions. I'll try to provide my insights with hopes of addressing some of your questions.

Is Dynamic Sketching a good course to jump into right after completing DaB?

I think there is a good chance that you would be able to jump right into Dynamic Sketching, if you completed Draw A Box (i.e. received critiques, addressed feedback, finished challenges, engaged in warm ups, etc). As Draw A Box was initially a reflection of Dynamic Sketching, Uncomfortable (aka Irshad Karim) explained that over the years, he altered the program to emphasize the creation of solid and believable drawings. Dynamic Sketching encompasses this concept and more.

Although Dynamic Sketching is identified as an intermediate course, I don't think programs consider whether students have previously completed Draw A Box in preparation. For example, New Masters Academy provides a Dynamic Sketching course which they label as intermediate. CGMA provides a Dynamic Sketching 1 and 2 in their program, as part of their Foundation track. Although there are no prerequisites for Dynamic Sketching 1 at CGMA, the Foundation track encourages you take other courses before Dynamic Sketching 1 (i.e. Absolute Beginners and Fundamentals of Perspective). Furthermore, at CGMA, Dynamic Sketching 1 and Perspective are required before taking Dynamic Sketching 2.

What exactly does DS aim to teach students?

Draw A box introduces you to concepts such as line making, line weight, perspective, basic shapes, thinking in 3D, texture, visual library, silhouettes, plants, insects, arachnids, animals, everyday objects and vehicles. It also describes mindsets which are helpful in staying the course on your art journey.

In contrast, Dyanamic Sketching takes the previously mentioned concepts learned in Draw A Box and pushes you to the point of ingraining them. These ingrained skills further support drawing with intent, thus closing the gap between what you visualized and what you actually drew. Uncomfortable also mentioned that Dynamic Sketching would also make your drawings "look cool" as well.

This video , does a great job of describing what Dynamic Sketching offers.

This video, discusses what Draw A Box offers.

Finally, where is the best place to purchase and take the course? I've seen a handful of places where it's offered (CGMA, NMA, etc.), but I'm not sure which is preferable for me.

Regardless of where you take Dynamic Sketching, I would encourage you to explore the content of each course (core content is same but may differ in how it is taught), evaluate costs (i.e. $$ vs $), identify your needs (i.e. scheduling, availability of feedback, self-paced, live, etc.), and personal goals (i.e. hobby, primary source of income, side gig, illustration, concept design, animation, etc.) to determine, which is preferable for you. Organizations that offer Dynamic Sketching usually provide a breakdown of what will be taught each week and some provide a syllabi.

Hopefully this was helpful and someone else can address the remaining questions or talk about their experiece with Dynamic Sketching. These questions encouraged me to consider my own artistic needs and wants.

Thanks.

(https://imgur.com/a/B7fo5X0)

In response to Lesson 1 homework. One page table of ellipses and one page organic perspective boxes.

At the world's end and still managed to find company! Nice drawing!

Thanks for the feedback. It is appreciated. I will work on the ellipses and organic perspective boxes.

Thanks for the comment!