250 Box Challenge
10:59 PM, Monday June 19th 2023
This took me a few months to do. Only was able to do 5 boxes a day. It was a lot of work to make sure I kept it up every day. But I'm quite proud of what I made :D
Hello, I'll be reviewing your homework today! First of all, congratulations on completing the 250 Boxes Challenge and showing your determination, I know how tough it is to push through it!
Things you did well on:
Lines are confident, there's no wobble.
Inner corners don't seem to be a big problem for you. I think you have it pretty well figured out, good job! (Here's a helpful graphic if you find yourself struggling though: https://i.imgur.com/8PqQLE0.png)
Things I think you can improve on:
Sometimes you repeat your lines. This doesn't seem like a big problem, but try not to do it!
Unfortunately, I see a lot of diverging and parallel lines in your boxes. At first the problem was caused by lines extending in the wrong direction, but it continued into the course. It looks to me like you didn't think your boxes through, or didn't think about ALL the vanishing points when you drew them. (Here's another graph, this one from me, I hope it helps and you don't mind me "correcting" your work! https://imgur.com/a/joZgmsY)
Your hatching lines are pretty messy, try spending a little more time on them. You might also consider using some line weight, although this is completely optional!
Most of your boxes have a similar orientation, try to vary them more and experiment with more dramatic foreshortening!
Overall, I see a lot of improvement, but I'm also sure there's still a lot of room for improvement. I will have to ask for a quick revision, but don't be discouraged! You have done a great job so far!
Next Steps:
A page (or two, it's up to you) of boxes. Try to focus on converging your lines to the same vanishing point and try to avoid parallel lines. And remember to spend a little more time on your hatching lines, it would really make your work look cleaner! Good luck!
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