usednapkin

Thanks for the feedback. Since writing that I have started the texture challenge in a manner similar to you last suggestion, been doing it once a week for about an hour. Figured changing my approach would be something worth trying. Regardless very helpful to know someone else's thoughts on the matter. Thanks again.

Alright, I think ill try doing at least one 30 min sitting of them a week after I do the regular warm ups. Glad I asked. Thanks.

Thanks for the extra clarification. Looking back now I can certainly see how the shadow shapes I put down aren't implying any forms going along the surface. Gonna keep your less is more advice in mind during future attempts.

Thanks for the critique. Its very clear and I will definitely make an effort to be more mindful of my mark making as things get more complex. I have a question if it isn't too much of a bother. Would the attempts at shading in my leaves exercise and/or 7th plant construction be more in the right direction? I'm not sure if I understand how (if at all) I should be adding cast shadows on individual leaves that don't have veins popping out like the one in the basic leaf construction diagram.

https://imgur.com/a/VvmzL0N

Here's my 10 boxes following the guide you have given. Still ghosted, but didn't rotate the page as much because I tried to focus more on angles as they are explained in your third link. I'm still a bit confused as what you meant by my vanishing points for 227 and 249 are between the viewer and the box. If it isn't too much a hassle would you mind clarifying that one?

Thanks again,

                            Billy

Thanks for the help. Ill be sure to review the advice you have given during my warm ups. :)