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Lesson 3: Applying Construction to Plants

2:03 PM, Friday January 22nd 2021

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Any critique and feedback are wholeheartily welcomed. Thank you if you do comment! :)

(Reflection) Things I think that could be better:

Cleanliness and line economy -> I tend to "line correct" when certain lines goes off shoot. Sometimes in more complicated constructions, drawings accumulates many stray chicken lines.

Confidence of line -> When outlining the silhouettes of a leave. I tend to slow down to trace over the silhouette in order to darken it. Though slowing down causes my line to wobble and look unrefined.

Texture of leaves -> Unconvincing. My fault for not closely studying/observing the texture xD

Mental hurdles -> While getting better with each lesson. Working in ink still gives me anxieties of "what if" I make a bad drawing. Working more in ink definitely helps build confidence incrementally.

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4:53 AM, Saturday January 23rd 2021
edited at 5:05 AM, Jan 23rd 2021

  1. Are you doing branches by connecting each ellipse individually with compound strokes as Uncomfortable instructs? It looks like you might be trying to track the whole branch with one fell swoop. Personally I think that way is easier and gives a more pleasing result, but we should also try to stick with the instructions.

  2. Really impressed with the plants you did. Not only are they convincing constructions but they all have unique character, which is a huge compliment. You do have a tendency to hatch the shadows on a lot of your drawings. It looks good but may also go a little bit outside the instructions we're supposed to do.

Overall, superb work. Your enjoyment of the process shines through and inspires me to do better!!

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Go on to the next lesson! Nice job!!

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edited at 5:05 AM, Jan 23rd 2021
9:18 AM, Saturday January 23rd 2021

Hello! Thank you for taking your time for the comment.

  1. Good point! I don't think I was doing that when I darken the outlines of the branches. (Instead opting it to do it in one fell swoop). That certainly does explain why my lines look off.

  2. Thank you! Hatching is a really bad habit of mine. I'll definitely be more mindful and opt of hard shadings in lesson 4.

Cheers! :)

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