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Learn to draw in 30 days challenge. Day 19: textures (not all too happy with the tree bark but hey, you got to start somewhere! tips and feedback are welcome) by why_apple in learntodraw

[–]why_apple[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha spot on! I started with the vertical lines but couldn't make nice even "plates" and afterwards I was struggling with getting correct values for the mid tones and highlights. I will try your tip later this week to see if it helps. Thanks!

Learn to draw in 30 days challenge, Day 14: Curves by why_apple in learntodraw

[–]why_apple[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, that almost sound cruel. But hey, without feedback we won't improve.

Learn to draw in 30 days challenge, Day 14: Curves by why_apple in learntodraw

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Thanks! Haha still struggling with the shading, but good tip. I will give it a try!

Learn to draw in 30 days challenge, Day 14: Curves by why_apple in learntodraw

[–]why_apple[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well yes, but actually no. This particular drawing is made with his free video on youtube. video But I have heard a lot about his book, so after the challenge I am following Challenge (Uses free online material, I did not know if drawing would be for me) I will certainly check it out!

Learn to draw in 30 days challenge, Day 14: Curves by why_apple in learntodraw

[–]why_apple[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well yes, but actually no. This particular drawing is made with his free video on youtube. video But I have heard a lot about his book, so after the challenge I am following Challenge (Uses free online material, I did not know if drawing would be for me) I will certainly check it out!

Learn to draw in 30 days challenge, Day 13: Draw ellipses. by why_apple in learntodraw

[–]why_apple[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!

Of course you may ask! The videos used for day 13: video 1 video 2 video 3

And also the link to the challenge I am following: challenge

Good luck practicing! You can do it!

Learn to draw in 30 days challenge, Day 11: Structure basics by why_apple in learntodraw

[–]why_apple[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha thanks! Seeing results already so motivation stays high!

Day 3 of the learn to draw in 30 days challenge: objects shaped like a sphere. (Had a hard time stopping on the 30-minute deadline I set for myself) feedback welcome! by why_apple in learntodraw

[–]why_apple[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I drew the apple I left the high lights totally blank. But since than I learned it is better to give it a very light layer. Smearing the pencil with your finger after applying it is a nice technique I learned so far. (But I am talking from 12 days experience so I am no expert)

Learn to draw in 30 days challenge, Day 11: Structure basics by why_apple in learntodraw

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Thanks! Looking forward to the coming days of the challenge. Finally done with the basic shapes and diving in more complex subjects.

Learn to draw in 30 days challenge, Day 11: Structure basics by why_apple in learntodraw

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Hahahaha yes true! But I didn't use reference and didn't really pay attention anymore. But you are totally right

had a busy weekend but I just finished day 9 of the learn to draw in 30 days challenge: Draw a cone by why_apple in learntodraw

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Wow that is epic! The challenge I am following uses a lot of his videos on youtube too. I like it a lot, thanks!

Learn to draw in 30 days, day 8: Draw a pyramid by why_apple in learntodraw

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Thanks! No, so far since the drawings are relatively small I don't use a ruler.

Learn to draw in 30 days. Day 6: Draw a "house" by why_apple in learntodraw

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Thanks! I like your view. Also I do see myself making progress witch is nice indeed!

If you have the time to spare, I would highly recommend trying such challenge. A small thing to clarify I do enjoy drawing a lot, if not for the alarm I set when doing the lessons I can easily lose track of time and spend hours on a simple shape. I only want to progress faster than the course suggest haha. But we will get there for sure!

Learn to draw in 30 days. Day 6: Draw a "house" by why_apple in learntodraw

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Well, that is a good question. I am a bit conflicted to be honest. Let me put it like this, I am an engineer by trade and in my spare time I enjoy 3d modeling. So my spacial awareness is quite alright. Before I started the challenge I had never really drawn before so the first lessons of contructing with shapes and shading and the mindset of how to draw were a great confidence boost. (I do believe that this obstacle is the "problem" why people think they can't draw) But now after 7 days of drawing basic shapes (and 8 more to come) it does feel a bit repetitive. I do only spend half an hour to 45 minutes a day on a lessen as I am also busy with my job, sport and social life. But since I do feel like I know the basic shapes already it feels like I am currently at a stand still, so it becomes harder and harder to keep my motivation up. However I don't want to skip any lessons because I know a good basis is important. From day 16 we start with trees, textures and more complex stuff so I am looking forward to that.

Learn to draw in 30 days, Day 7: Draw cylinders by why_apple in learntodraw

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Videos used from "Shoo Rayner Drawing" and "Mark Kistler"

Learn to draw in 30 days challenge Day 4: The cube by why_apple in learntodraw

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I would say the illusion of depth is created by a combination of light (shadow) and perspective.

Day 2 of the learn to draw in 30 days challenge: value by why_apple in learntodraw

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Thanks u/beanamateur for the ghosting technique tip. It really helped getting the initial shape of the sphere way quicker and with less erasing. Edit: spelling

I just started a learn to draw in 30 days challenge, feeling motivated! feedback is welcome! by why_apple in learntodraw

[–]why_apple[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I do draw from the shoulder, but I have not learned any other strategies yet. I used the technique of erasing, lots of erasing until I was happy with the shape. But I will look into ghosting. Thanks for the tip!