4:16 PM, Thursday February 15th 2024
That's totally fine and I understand. I'll keep going!
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gdom512
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7:15 PM, Wednesday February 14th 2024
I'm really struggling drawing this owl's face/head. I tried to take step by step pictures of my process and I wanted to get your feedback. I don't understand how to make the face look like it's sitting inside the whole form. I also don't understand how to make the beak look 3D when it's directly facing forward.
Would you be able to help? I've added the link below.
2:15 PM, Thursday February 1st 2024
No worries at all. I apologize for MY delayed response here too.
Just to give you an update. I took a break after getting a bit burnt out on drawing late last year. I've started again and I'm going to try to get you the homework by the end of the month.
I post it to this thread correct?
11:43 PM, Sunday August 13th 2023
Hello again,
I'm really struggling making these sausage forms look 3D and it's even harder making them fit nicely laying on top of each other. It seems I've lost my magic. Do you have any tips on the organic intersections exercise?
I'm really trying, but I feel kinda lost. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
4:20 PM, Wednesday August 9th 2023
Thank you this helps a lot!
10:15 PM, Tuesday August 8th 2023
Hello,
This is amazing feedback. I'm going to work through this piece by piece. I already have some questions if you don't mind me asking.
The side of the sausage that is 'facing the viewer' is actually closer to the viewer correct? Therefore, the side facing away from the viewer is actually further away and would have a wider contour line? If that's the case, why does the ellipse that has both sides facing the viewer have wide contours near the tips and a very narrow contour down the middle?
Hope this makes sense. I'm trying to work this all out in my head, but it's tricky!
6:22 PM, Wednesday October 20th 2021
5:24 PM, Saturday January 30th 2021
Alright I think I had a breakthrough. I just sat and drew leaves over and over and finally understood how to apply the information in the lessons. I focused on how they move throughout space and are actually 3d shapes instead of lines on the page.
I stopped trying to draw a 'realistic leaf' and focused on constructing something that looked like it had volume. Not sure if that makes sense, but it does in my mind.
These may not be perfect, but I at least think it's a huge improvement..
Let me know what you think!
3:24 AM, Saturday January 16th 2021
Also thank you for the critique!
Let me know what you think of these new plants.
3:23 AM, Saturday January 16th 2021
Link to my own plants
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