Basics 101: Class 10 – Still Life

[Retiree]

It looks good, [B]Chris[/B]

Now I never said you may not blend graphite. A lot of artists do it successfully. I can only advice what is generally thought to be the best way.

Growing as an artist means also trying things out, rejecting what does not work – for you. And developing what seems to work. Blending looks a good technique [I]for you[/I], so by all means use it :thumbsup:.

Dear Arnoud, I hope all is well with you. I have not been in The Classroom for a long time. I am going to try and continue my lesson here after reviewing your past comments. I am at work now (yuck) but hope to get started again soon in The Classroom.

Christina (Chris)

[Anonymous]

:thumbsup:

[Retiree]

Hi Arnoud, Ok, finally got to my drawing. Would really appreciate your critique please when you have time.

Chris

[Anonymous]

Well done, Chris
Given that we are in a class environment, where we try to improve, here are a few thoughts:
— the proportions are rather off. No big deal for a still life, but having a good eye for proportions is essential for e.g. a portrait.

— the tones, the contrasts between dark and light, are rather bland. It looks a bit as an underdeveloped B&W photo. A bold contrast would make it stand out.

Keep up the good work :thumbsup:

[Retiree]

Hi Arnoud, thank you so much for your comments. Yes, my mistake in not checking the proportions after shading, erasing, shading some more. I can understand also that I should have pushed the darks as well.

May I go on to the 102 courses? Specifically, the landscape classes?

If you think I should stay with and re-do this project or go with another 101 class – I will do whatever you suggest. You are the instructor of course and I truly value your input. Thank you again.:)

By the way are you the instructor for all the classes?

Chris (Christina)

[Anonymous]

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May I go on to the 102 courses? Specifically, the landscape classes?

No problem, you’re free to choose any class that you like :thumbsup:

By the way are you the instructor for all the classes?

As a matter of fact, I did not devise any of the classes. A team headed by JayD wrote them years ago. I just took over as a guide.

[Retiree]

I am so happy that you have taken over as guide for all of the drawing classes. I noticed in some of the classes there has not been any activity for awhile and I thought oh no, does that mean there is no instructor….

I know how expensive art instruction can be, bless you for doing this for free.

Will be posting again soon…

Chris

[alicesun99]

Dear Arnoud,

Could you check my first still life assignment?

Thanks,
Alice

[Anonymous]

Excellent work, Alice :clap::clap:
Very well done.

[alicesun99]

Dear Arnoud,

Thank you for taking the time to check my work.

Moving on to assignment 2: plum and grapes.

I have colored pencil yet never really get a hang of it. Will try it on the next assignment.

Excellent work, [B]Alice[/B] :clap::clap:
Very well done.

[alicesun99]

Dear Arnoud,
Attempted assignment 2 with colored pencil. The background started with a wash of watercolor then with charcoal pencil.

Watercolor is not a media considered as “drawing”. Color pencil is a media I am still not comfortable yet. Do not want to jump to pastel yet. Need to think about the choice of media for colored drawing in the future.

[Anonymous]

Nice, very well done, Alice :clap::clap:

[alicesun99]

Thank you, Arnoud for your quick response.

Nice, very well done, [B]Alice[/B] :clap::clap:

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