MarkK's Let's Draw - 2019 version

[MarkK]

I can't believe I signed up for the Let's Draw coarse over 2 1/2 years ago. Not much happened during that time other than collecting more art supplies.  Life happens, and you never know where it takes you. Finally, though. I'm back on track and resuming the course. I also started my first sketchbook this month in an attempt to draw daily.

Here are my berries. I'm still working on fully understanding tonal values and using the proper pencils and pressures to get the correct values.

Constructive criticism and feedback welcomed.

Thanks!

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[nolan]

Good on you for getting started again Mark

Your berries look good, you will soon get used to the shading work
What you do want to look out for are the shapes. Notice that the shapes of some of the berries are a bit square. This happens often so if you see this is happening, just gradually adjust the shape until you see it is correct.
Often you need to stand back from the drawing to see these errant angles and curves

[MaryAnne Long]

MarkK

Good to see you back.  Happy you have not given up on the drawing.

Yes, Nolan has given you some good advice. Also, your heavy lines on the left of the berries coulld be blended more as they move across the berry.

aloha

mea

[MarkK]

Thanks for the advice Nolan. Yes, I can see that they look at bit square. Working on the rocks now, and they are quite a challenge! Going to do another attempt at the berries after the rocks for practice.

Mea, I haven't given up yet... More determined than ever now!

Mark

[nolan]

The trick to getting the rocks correct is to look at the tonal values correctly. If you battle with working from the photo, feel free to use my drawing as the reference