Gorxela

Basics Brawler

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    6:19 PM, Wednesday July 21st 2021

    I saw the example of completed exercise, but usually I think It's better to understand the underlying principles behind the exercise then to copy the homework example. I've tried my best, but I still fail to grasp how to draw texture without being too explicit with detail. But still, I'll try to improve.

    Thank you and best of luck to you too.

    11:04 AM, Wednesday July 14th 2021

    Thank you for the critique!

    Warm ups and 250 box challenge (I'm currently 50% through) really helped with accuracy and straightness of my lines. Although now I struggle with perspective...

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