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martinhermann2 posted an update in the group
Drawing Community 2 months agoHey guys, I’ve got a problem with my shading. First I drew my base layer with an HB pencil, then I added the darker shading on the nose and cheeks with a 4HB. Even though I blended everything with a cotton swab, it still looks really blotchy. How can I fix this so it becomes smooth and even? I don’t really understand what I’m doing wrong.
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Hello there, probably our experts could comment fairly, but I want to know do you use a reference image? Your outlines are not aligned,
I can’t imagine and draw especially the shades. The shades provide a distance perspective, thus creating the 3D feel to it.
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Hey Hermann, thanks for sharing your drawing and honestly, it’s great that you’re paying attention to the shading issues. That awareness already puts you ahead of most beginners.
So here’s what’s really happening, in a simple and friendly way. Your shading is struggling because the layers aren’t building up smoothly. You start with an HB… Read more2 -
Thank you very much for your comment and your opinion, Master! I’ll try to get a grip on it.
I’ve only been drawing for three weeks, so I still have a lot to learn, but I’m addicted to getting better – especially when it comes to proportions and shading, the most important parts.
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Hi Hermann,
You started drawing three weeks ago? Why on earth would you make it so difficult for yourself by drawing a human face 😱🫢
I’m not judging you in any way by the way! I also started with a human eye and the next step was drawing an advanced portrait of a girl with water on her face. I even was disappointed that it didn’t look that well…
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Abbasi posted an update in the group
Drawing Community 2 months agoNew life
One of the earlier days work, but left it hald way, im pretty happh witj wwhat it has become so far..
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👏 and drawing a realistic baby is one of the hardest things to draw. You won’t believe how many portraits of my son ended up in the 🗑️
For that reason I once asked Ali to do a tutorial of realistic drawing of a child. Lucky for me I made it…of my son. It still hangs in my livingroom to this day.
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Ah, how could I ever forget this one! That portrait of your son has always stood out to me. ❤️
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larry posted an update in the group
Drawing Community 2 months agoShan, the elderly Chinese man.
This is a graphite drawing i recently finished.
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This is absolutely beautiful work, Larry. The expression, the wrinkles, the flow of the beard, the sense of age and wisdom… everything is handled with so much care and patience. You’ve captured that calm, powerful presence really well. And your value control here is spot on, especially around the eyes and forehead where the contrast pulls the… Read more
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C’est très très beau!!! Bravo Larry. J’adore les contrastes. Le fond a été réalisé au crayon ou à la poudre de graphite?
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Wow 🤩
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Whow,kan niet wachten om zover te komen, ooit?
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I really like this one Larry!
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dynella posted an update in the group
Drawing Community 2 months ago
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This is absolutely beautiful. The expression, the wrinkles, the softness in the fabric everything is drawn with so much care and emotion. You captured her personality so well. Truly stunning work, dynella! ❤️ Keep going, you’re growing fast.
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Hi Dynella
Your drawing is great. I love the details in the head scarf, the neckless, the hands and wrinkles.
Your drawing extends the feeling of contentment in this old gal.
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Grazie Mille❤️ proverò a farne altri 😊
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Great work
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larry posted an update in the group
Drawing Community 2 months agoThis is my first stipple exercise.
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This is a really solid first stippling exercise, Larry! 👏
Your dot placement is consistent and the form of the shell reads nicely. If you keep building up the density in the shadow areas, you’ll get even stronger depth and texture.
Stippling takes patience, and you’re already off to a great start. Keep going your control is improving fast!… Read more -
Thank you Ali. Your comments are really appreciated and helpful.
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Abbasi posted an update in the group
Drawing Community 2 months agoCat in the dark
Trying to get myself comfortable with charcoal of different integrities, it turned out well enough for me to share especially the muzzle ….
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That is absolutely gorgeous! I love it. A cat in a dark misty alley 🤩
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That is awesome!
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This looks beautiful! Charcoal in dark lighting is not easy at all, and you handled the softness and transitions really well. The muzzle and whiskers are especially clean that sharp white against the deep shadow gives it a perfect glow.
Working with different charcoal grades clearly paid off here. Keep experimenting with those subtle… Read more
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Houaaa!!! C’est vraiment très joli. Bravo
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Nicole posted an update in the group
Drawing Community 3 months agoI saw this tutorial and i just had to give it a try. The water on the forehead isnt that bright yet. Should I use a white paint marker or make the forehead darker?
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It’s actually looking pretty good so far. The drawing just isn’t fully developed yet, so your eyes are picking up that “off” feeling. Once you darken the surrounding values and finish the skin tones, the water on the forehead will naturally pop more. No need for a white paint marker right now just keep building the tones and it will settle… Read more
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Which series of Strathmore Bristol smooth do you mean? I do own the 300-series with that weird texture in the paper. It’s not my favourite.
I started again with the drawing. 🫣 I’m just so annoyed with the cream paper. This time on Strathmore Mixed media – 400 series.
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@al This is what I got right now, but I’m not ‘feeling it’.
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Awesome!
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Nicole posted an update in the group
Drawing Community 3 months agoCourse on Udemy
Hi guys
Currently me and my son arent in good mental health. So I cant draw or work on anything very complicated. To take my mind of things I restarted the Drawing course from @ali on Udemy. Even though I have worked on more complicated pieces re-doing the basics is very relaxing and makes me feel less insecure when my…
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Hi Nicole 😊
This honestly makes me so happy to read. The way you’ve turned drawing into something healing and peaceful is exactly what art is meant to be. Revisiting the basics especially perspective can be so grounding. It reminds us how far we’ve come and sharpens everything we do next.
Your drawings look clean and beautifully structured,… Read more
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Yves posted an update in the group
Drawing Community 3 months agoBonjour à tous.
Après 32 ans sans avoir dessiné, j’ai suivi un certains nombre de conseils d’Ali sur Patreon et j’ai repris le dessin il y a 6 mois environ. Voici le dernier dessin que je viens de réaliser. Grace à ce nouveau site et cette communauté, l’envie est très grande de poursuivre cet apprentissage du dessin pour me perfectionner.
Encore merci Ali.
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Bonjour Yves 😊
C’est incroyable de voir un tel retour après 32 ans sans dessiner ! Ce portrait est d’une finesse impressionnante le regard, les valeurs et les textures sont magnifiques. On sent une vraie passion renaître à travers ton travail. Merci d’avoir partagé cela avec nous, c’est une belle source d’inspiration pour toute la communauté… Read more- View 1 reply
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Your drawing is gorgeous! I love the eyes!
I don’t speak French very well, but Art is an international language, right? 😁
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Merci à vous pour vos encouragements🙂
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this is really good
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larry posted an update in the group
Drawing Community 3 months agoAbraham Lincoln & The Eye
Hi Ali
I have been drawing about 5 months now. I have learned so much from you. Learning anything new can be frustrating when you dont have the right tools or the knowhow to use them.
Your instructions are so complete, it makes learning to draw eazy to be sucessful. It is a great pleasure learning from you.
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Hi! 😊
This makes me really happy to read thank you so much for your kind words! Five months and this result… wow! You’re already on the right track, it’s truly impressive. Both drawings look fantastic, especially considering how recently you started. Your control and attention to detail are outstanding. Thank you again for your kindness keep… Read more -
Absolutely stunning! 🤩
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These are stunning
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