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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!!!

5:52 PM, Wednesday January 11th 2023

Sure! ;) I'll help you the best way I can haha

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.

1:00 PM, Thursday January 12th 2023

Oh no, I just type this on YouTube and watch the ones that I feel appeal more to my need at the time, but I can share some of the ones I watched:

I like the way this guy explains perspective

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7m518KDFSk&list=LL&index=47

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWMKhVFGT6M&list=LL&index=50

Scott Robertson is just phenomenal (this one is a little unrelated to perspective but I think it will help you boost your fun and creativity in your journey as you see the world)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ7aaUVhGUo&list=LL&index=28

This one I recommend doing the exercises along, pausing and taking it easy

https://www.youtube.com/@DrawshStudio

I think we tend to get very technical and take all the fun out of the things we study

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9f58K7r9X8

Trent is cool because I also love RPG style of environment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqLT5UxFqDE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EHH4MtZ5Vs

1:07 PM, Thursday January 12th 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoRYCzJwJW4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwK1qtxDTeY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmoy27EZ8y0&list=LL&index=52

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GwINxSlMFs

1:31 PM, Thursday January 12th 2023

Oh and also following along tutorials like this one in the beginning can really help you build mileage and get the hang of painting in general

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWgDHkql2Io&list=WL&index=6

https://www.youtube.com/@Gammatrap

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5:07 PM, Thursday January 12th 2023

There is a book called "Perspective Made Easy", by E.R. Norling, that is gold to learn the basics.

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