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NesteaDrinker in the post "DaB, ADD, and Depression; Is This Course Right For Me?"

2021-12-23 15:58

I don't have add nor depression but can somehow relate. Like you I was doing small steps (5 boxes a day, one page, 1/10 of a drawing etc.) and also skipping the 50 rule most of the time as well as warm ups because of lack of time (full time work, responsibilities). I think instead of starting over and over again from scratch you should go for those small steps until they add up. And yes lesson 2 is incredibly hard. If you can afford it the paid critique is totally worth it. After 3 years of these small steps im almost done with lesson 7. I feel like thanks to Dab books like "sketching the basics" and "how to render" are not that intimidating anymore. I feel like they are finally for my level of expertise. I haven't touch anatomy tho but for know I like drawing non-organic objects. As your friend advises you can start with other course. Proko is probably the most recommended anatomy course. Go for free videos first and then decide if you need the full course. They are many paths and you don't have to start with DaB, you can come back later when you need it.

NesteaDrinker in the post "Check out this review of Drawabox that was just released by a former student, Rebecca Rand!"

2019-05-09 13:27

Hoped she is also here on the sub. Anyway, thanks for reply, I'll try some fun stuff then.

NesteaDrinker in the post "Check out this review of Drawabox that was just released by a former student, Rebecca Rand!"

2019-05-09 08:55

Hey, great video! Your drawings after dab look great! I'd like to have a question tho. I've started somewhere half year ago and I'm on lesson 4 and have literally zero fun/ personal project drawings. How do you approach creating a piece using DaB knowledge? Should I just do everything I did but without construction and it should work or should I do some sort of underdrawing with pencil?

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

2019-02-27 20:17

Ah, that's ok. Definitely going to go tier higher next month. One more question if I can ask. Do plants listed in demos counts as homework or should I go for other plants?

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

2019-02-27 18:01

Thank you for the feedback! I hope u got my donation via paypal.

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

2019-02-26 23:03

Lesson 2 homework: https://imgur.com/a/rFMBa5k

NesteaDrinker in the post "250 Box Challenge"

2019-01-08 21:36

Here are my boxes: https://imgur.com/a/nt6Rg55

I wonder how many gave up during this challenge because it was hard as hell.

NesteaDrinker in the post "Lesson 1: Lines, Ellipses and Boxes"

2018-12-25 09:02

Thank you for your insight! Going to practice more ellipses and funnels. My line work in part 3 looks worse because I had to redone the exercises from part 1 and 2, lost the first copies somewhere. That's a good sign because I've put a lot of effort in part 3 and still my lines are better in part 1/2 (redone). I'm looking now at updated website and fellin very excited!

NesteaDrinker in the post "Lesson 1: Lines, Ellipses and Boxes"

2018-12-23 21:04

Hey /u/Uncomfortable, I hope paypal donations still counts (sent via paypal). Here is my work on lesson 1: https://imgur.com/a/rFGwZUy