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EHLART in the post "Lesson 3: Drawing Plants"

2019-01-10 08:31

Hi, it's been a while since the holiday season... Here are 4 more pages of plant drawings. Thank you always! (New website looks awesome though!)

https://imgur.com/a/23sNU0X

EHLART in the post "Lesson 3: Drawing Plants"

2018-12-14 03:02

Hi Uncomfortable, I spent around 22 hours on this lesson. Such beautiful flowers like dahlia and rose were really tempting to draw, but those were too hard for me now. Drawing on the structure was really fun though! It really improved my 3d vision. A friend of mine saw my sunflower drawing and said that the flower looks flat. I checked with my reference flower which was a bit tilted, then I noticed "Oh I gotta focus on not only the structure but everything I learned XD" Like always, LOL. Thanks a lot always :)

https://imgur.com/gallery/yIcn5uJ

EHLART in the post "Lesson 2: Organic Forms, Contour Lines, Dissections and Form Intersections"

2018-12-07 04:38

Okay, now I understand what you are talking about. Thanks a lot!

EHLART in the post "Lesson 2: Organic Forms, Contour Lines, Dissections and Form Intersections"

2018-12-07 00:41

Thanks for your precious feedback! I'm glad you see how much time did I put in for the textures!! (literally a lot)

Here is one question: what does "Local Area" exactly mean? I read several comments of yours on other students' threads, and I thought the local area means the area where each form interacts or integrates, so I didn't put extra line weight to the areas where they do not engage with others. An image example would definitely help me to understand better, only if I'm not bothering you :)

For "not good enough thought", I was always dreaming about to be an artist, but also was being caught in the fear of failure. It's funny how I was obsessed with that fear while doing almost zero amount of practice because every mistake I made took me away from the pencil instantly. I always admired professionals' masterpieces that I follow on Facebook and Instagram, so I became to have a high standard for drawing. That made my practice pieces look way much uglier.

However, I'm not digging into a hole. It's more like "I'll do my best until the dice are thrown". Now I know how facing my mistakes and failures is important, I appreciate you for teaching that.

Anyhow, I will absolutely go for lesson 3 which seems more fun and interesting compared to the previous ones. Also, I can't wait to see your new website. I may revisit for basic lessons to see if you added more gems in it. You are the real teacher!

EHLART in the post "Lesson 2: Organic Forms, Contour Lines, Dissections and Form Intersections"

2018-12-05 05:13

Hi Uncomfortable, here is my submission: https://imgur.com/gallery/e9CeUFp

The most thing I've learned while doing lesson 2 is the importance of a detailed observation and a careful planning before drawing anything (just like you said). I have put so much time for the dissection part compared to other steps, but quiet not satisfactory. The winter has come here in San Diego, and my hands are freezing since my desk is right in front of the window XD The good thing is that my hands don't feel the cold while grabbing a pen and drawing something :) Thanks always!

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EHLART in the post "250 Cylinder Challenge"

2018-11-01 00:43

Hi Uncomfortable, here is my entry: https://imgur.com/gallery/Za626kd

I hit this challenge before doing the [Form Intersections] on Lesson 2. This one consumed less time than the box challenge but I see less achievement... Here are my concerns:

  1. I do draw the cylinders with my shoulder, but I was forced to use wrist or elbow when it comes to adding extra line weight on the circle lines. I tried to use shoulder but couldn't produce similar arcs and curves because the whole looking became messy. I am confident for using shoulder when drawing straight lines, maybe I need to practice more for detailed shoulder control.

  2. I could draw circle 2 times with confidence before I lift my pen in general situation, but if I have to draw a circle inside of the box - just like when doing structured cylinders I did after cylinder No. 170 - I feel pressured that I want to make a well-fit circle inside the box which ruins my muscle memory. That moment, my brain and eyes take over my muscle memory, and ghosting method got neutralized. More practice is the only answer? (I think so but want to make sure...)

Any advice would be appreciated. Always thank you so much for your help!