Lesson 1: Lines, Ellipses and Boxes

9:49 PM, Tuesday April 4th 2023

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Hi, I am new here, This is the first time I am really going deep into fundamentals because i have always got stuck with not been able to draw in 3D space and now I understand why. To imagine and think about how object should work into space is very difficult to me and still cant figure it out. Its really frustrating to want to draw but dont know how and where to start. So big thanks to everybody who will give time to this homework! (And sorry for my english)

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11:29 AM, Saturday April 8th 2023
edited at 11:30 AM, Apr 8th 2023

Hi! Congratulations on completing your first lesson. I know it's frustrating not being able to draw in 3D space, but hopefully you'll figure it out! Also, don't apologize for your English. As long as people can understand it, it's fine (you didn't make any mistakes by the way)!

Lines: Your lines look good, they're confident, and I don't see a lot of arching and wobbling. However, in the superimposed lines assignment, I see fraying at both ends (https://d15v304a6xpq4b.cloudfront.net/lesson_images/1585f266.jpg). Take your time to place the pen correctly at the beginning of the line. You also seem to be repeating your lines later on. Remember to think your lines through and use the ghosting line technique.

Ellipses: Your ellipses look very good! They're confident and you've kept them mostly within the bounds and touching each other. Well done!

Boxes: Your boxes look good. You used the line correction method correctly for the rough perspective assignment. You drew through all the boxes. In the rotated boxes assignment, some of the boxes don't rotate (https://d15v304a6xpq4b.cloudfront.net/lesson_images/d73eea49.jpg). It's a tricky exercise, but worth looking out for in the future. The organic perspective assignment went pretty well, but you'll still have plenty of time to practice perspective.

I think that's it. I won't ask for any revisions. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

Next Steps:

Head onto the 250 Box Challenge! Good luck!

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edited at 11:30 AM, Apr 8th 2023
10:18 PM, Saturday April 8th 2023

Hi, Thank you for your feedback! I appreciate your time on this. Nevertheless, I tried the line exercise again (after 100 boxes) just for me and it got better.

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