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2:25 AM, Monday July 17th 2023
Hello, I'll be critiquing your work
Lines
Starting with your superimposed lines, there's something I'd like to point out. Your lines are looking a bit wobbly and are arching as they reach further out. The best way to avoid this is by using the shoulder pivot to draw, which is definitely more helpful for longer lines. One thing I do notice is that you are starting from a clear point every time you draw, which is a good thing.
Ghosted lines are turning out great, and it seems like you have drawn them with more confidence. Some of your lines do overextend or miss the goal, but in this case, confidence is prioritized over accuracy. I have no doubt that this will improve.
Ghosted planes are no different from ghosted lines, and I notice that you have committed to your lines nicely here. There is some room to improve, but overall, a good job.
Ellipses
Your table of ellipses is turning out very well, as you have kept them tidy rather than rushed, along with keeping in mind the angle/degree of them. You also did nicely at keeping their shapes rather symmetrical. Good job.
Ellipses in planes are turning out well, but make sure to keep them symmetrical too.
Your funnel exercise is looking good, and I like to see that you kept their degree shifts and symmetry in mind. Some things you can improve are the alignments to the axes and the closeness of the shapes.
Boxes
On the rough perspective, your lines look rather confident, but I do see a few of them repeat. As long as you don't continue this in the future, it should be nothing to worry about. Along with that, your estimations of the vanishing point are a bit off but should improve given more practice.
Rotated boxes are looking confidently drawn, and the box rotations are looking decent. A few of your lines are overextending, so be careful with that. Otherwise, great job.
Lastly, your organic perspective is coming along and also looking confident. There are a few issues with their perspectives, but this will be covered in the 250 Box Challenge.
Alrighty, as long as you continue to practice this lesson's work in your warmups, I believe you should move onto the next lesson -- And please ask questions if you have any!
Next Steps:
250 Box Challenge
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