Lesson 1: Lines, Ellipses and Boxes
11:05 AM, Sunday January 17th 2021
Any feedback is really appreciated! I hope we can all learn and grow together!
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6:56 PM, Sunday January 17th 2021
Great job completing lesson 1! Here are some notes for ideas on how to improve:
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For the ghosted lines page your lines are a little short; maybe try some longer lines to help build your confidence using your shoulder instead of your elbow or wrist.
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I love how you tried so many angled planes for your ghosted planes. Again, during your warmup as you move forward practice doing different sizes of planes.
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Good job fitting in lots of ellipses snuggly in your table of ellipses.
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When practicing rough perspectice, maybe try putting fewer boxes in each section so you can more clearly follow each line.
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With organic perspective you did a great job showing the boxes getting larger as they get closer. One habit to try to avoid is drawing over lines that we don't like. You started to do this a little bit in the organic perspective pages and I would encourage you not it; it just makes those lines more bold and draws our eye to them.
Other than that you did fantastic work! Have fun with the 250 box challenge!
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8:23 PM, Sunday January 17th 2021
Thanks so much for the detailed feedback! :D I really appreciate it and I will try to employ the steps you suggested!
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