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imperium

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Lesson 1: Lines, Ellipses and Boxes

4:48 AM, Friday May 3rd 2024

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Sorry for the changing colors on some of the pages: My black fineliner started having issues and over half of it chipped off, before going in the discord and hearing advice to place multiple pages of paper underneath the one I was drawing on. That fixed it. However, there are still 2 purple ellipses that are really hard to see. Also, apologies for using the backside of the first page for the 2nd page of superimposing, I didn't realize you weren't supposed to do that.

Jereth

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6:57 PM, Tuesday May 7th 2024

Congratulations on completing lesson 1! This looks like a solid submission, and I just have a few notes on your organic perspective submission.

ORGANIC PERSPECTIVE

Most of your boxes look good, however some of your boxes appear deformed because of how your Y is drawn. Keep in mind that when drawing a box using the Y method you should maintain at least a 90 degree angle between arms to prevent your box from looking off. You also required to submit 2 pages of organic perspective to complete lesson 1 and it looks like you have only included 1 in your submission.

Overall this was a really solid submission. It looks like you have a good grasp on the concepts the lessons are trying to convey. Keep up the good work!

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Attach a second page of organic persepctive.

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imperium

Lesson 1: Lines, Ellipses and Boxes

4:48 AM, Friday May 3rd 2024

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Jereth

6:57 PM, Tuesday May 7th 2024

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Part One: The Basics

An overview of basic skills - both technical and conceptual - with exercises that you will incorporate into your regular warmups for a long time to come. No matter how skilled or experienced you are, start at Lesson 0.

Challenges and Drills

A series of drills that fit into the lessons at various times. These should not all be completed after lesson 2, but rather will be listed as recommended next steps or prerequisites as you follow the numbered lessons in order.

Part Two: Constructional Drawing

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