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3:26 AM, Tuesday June 14th 2022
Hello!
Congratulations on getting through your first lesson!
Critique:
Lines: Your lines shouldn't wobble. In Drawabox, you should always prioritize confidence over accuracy. More regularly practice the ghosting method till you're at ease with your shoulder. It's a little tough at first, but it'll come in handy in the subsequent sessions.
Ellipses: The majority of your ellipses are smooth. However, the accuracy is not high; your ellipse needs to touch all four sides. With Funnels, the ellipse is quite aligned with the central minor axis line.
Boxes: Remember that width lines should be parallel to the horizon and height lines should be perpendicular to the horizon in rough perspective.
Rotated Boxes: The second box's top should be narrower than the corner's.
Next Steps:
Now that you've completed the first stage, you may either continue practicing what I just mentioned or move on to the 250-box challenge. I'm confident you're prepared. Keep up the good work.
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