Hello Anbarbosa, congratulations on completing L4! and thanks for checking my homework :)
Here are my thoughts on your submission:
-Shadow shape seems wobbly on Mantis, though this is the only instance where that happened.
-Forms are very solid, and you add mass in a very convincing way.
-Worked subtractively on the Firefly's (Libélula) abdomen. The Drawabox approach is that you should always build forms additively. So next time try using a small organic form, then adding onto it, instead of having a large form and making a smaller one inside.
-I suggest using more line weight on the Spider's legs, since it can get a bit visually confusing with the shadow shape.
Conclusion:
Very solid submission, very good stuff. You show a clear understanding of the material and manage to construct very solid and convincing forms.
Full speed Lesson 5!
Best of Luck
-Slyx
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Conclusion:
Very solid submission, very good stuff. You show a clear understanding of the material and manage to construct very solid and convincing forms.
Full speed Lesson 5!
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