250 Box Challenge
8:41 PM, Tuesday July 28th 2020
I just finished the 250 boxes challenge!
Any critique is welcome!
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3:51 PM, Friday August 7th 2020
Hi Yoyastrejos,
I've checked your submission, good kob on completing the challenge!
First, I see that you struggle most of the time with the back corner, here is a different way on constructing your boxes for your warmups that will help you improve that problem: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/725744395718230146/725745452691095643/How_draw_a_box.png
Take a look at it, it really help me, and pass it to everyone you think it will need it!
I like the way you are hatching the front faces of your boxes, also regarding linewheight, remember it has to be subtle, try not to apply to much pressure at the start of every line. However, this is a really little problem, just to take into account.
Seeing your submission, I can clearly tell that you got the point of the challenge, the improvement in the confidence and size of the boxes throuhg out the challenge it's really noticeable. Good job!
Remember to keep doing warm ups from other lessons and this challenge, they will really help you improve!
I'm gonna mark this as complete, go on to the lesson 2!
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4:49 PM, Saturday August 8th 2020
Really helpful, thanks for taking the time!
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