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2:37 PM, Wednesday January 11th 2023

In my humble opinion, when we are in the beginning of the journey we get excited and want to tackle way too complex things that we YET don't fully understand, but taking the time to learn more about the object, about the material, take some refs observe them, and be patient with our learning process we can build mileage and implement this knowledge little by little. I see this like learning a language, in the beginning you want to understand everything and speak fluently right away but you still have many new words to discover. Also with an RPG game, it's defeating simple slimes in the beginning that we gain XP to move on to face stronger enemies. So if you are beginning to understand the construction of animals you will be able to see the forms and volumes of other things too trying to figure them out little by little, maybe the first try was too much, but as you look for a 3D model, a tutorial how to draw helmets you can expand that knowledge and figure out how to see what you were not seeing before. Also seeking critiques can help you with those gaps. I also hope these videos help you in any way

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUlop3ogWPA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKbQ4TPMkFc

2:54 PM, Wednesday January 11th 2023

Thanks , it relieved me soo much as I was beginning to think that i was not able to grasp the constructional knowledge that drawabox provide.

If I understand you correctly it's about the matter of time. As I continue to deconstruct the subjects being taught and with gaining the knowledge of the subjects I like , I might/ will be able to deconstruct other things like the Helmet (it is highly unlikely I would draw helmets in my drawing)

Am I understand it right or there is something out of order in my mind!!!!

3:18 PM, Wednesday January 11th 2023

Yes, exactly! The basic principle is for you to develop your spatial reasoning, right? so it's not focusing exactly on the technicalities but on how you can start seeing and undertanding the objects in 3D so you can rotate, create, design your own. And this takes time and effort but does not take away the fun and thrill of developing your skills too. Best of luck with your studies and creations (^_^)

4:48 PM, Wednesday January 11th 2023

My greatest gratitude for you, if i have some other doubts , I would be glad to be seeing you there!!!

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3:22 PM, Wednesday January 11th 2023

I was struggling a little with perspective so I stopped for a while and started watching videos like: the history of houses, architecture and this was great for me because I never thought studying these things could be so much fun and it all can contribute to my overall appreciation of different forms of art as well.

8:43 AM, Thursday January 12th 2023

Hi do you still know which videos that were?

I struggle a lot with perspective and with drawing 3d.

Felt quite stuck lately and you seem to know some good recourses.

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