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I agree that these are very interesting, but I am not sure what I am seeing as these have a feeling of a scull almost with recessed areas. Are these whole cherries, and are you trying to show shine? If you have a photo of your real subject that would be very helpful. Your stem is awesome!!!

This is an interesting composition. I like how you included the two bottom tomato “tops”, but facing you so you see the side that was connected to the tomato.

You have really come a long way Shelia. This is so lovely and has wonderful personality. I think the highlights are fine, but you could tone down some except that They are all sort of on the same plane so it is hard to decide. Love your cast shadows!!!!!

This is really interesting. I think you did a good job of making them not look flat.

Working on a cherry composition. The cherries are so dark, that it’s quite challenging to make sure they don’t appear flat. I might add a bit more madder to brighten them a little….

Thank you Sam. Nice to meet you. I appreciate your feedback and your advice on branches and stems. I was always afraid to tackle yellow but am enjoying attempting it now. I’ll try and add a photo of this rose. It was stunning and had the most beautiful fragrance.

Hi Leslie, this is Sam, the new instructor, jumping into the art feed for some commenting. Please feel free to let me know what is helpful for you in terms of feedback. Love this drawing! It really stands out with the contrast of that violet/red/magenta skin and the green stalks. Plus, fun with embossing tool! I would look at: Do my embossed lines…[Read more]

Hi Collins, this is Sam, the new instructor, jumping into the art feed for some commenting. Please feel free to let me know what is helpful for you in terms of feedback. Your drawings look beautiful and all have great character. I’ll look forward to seeing more.

Hi Cherry, this is Sam, the new instructor, jumping into the art feed for some commenting. What Vern said! Way to go – looking good.

Hi Jenny, this is Sam, the new instructor, jumping into the art feed for some commenting. Please feel free to let me know what is helpful for you in terms of feedback. Is this a Nigella seedpod? Love-in-a-Mist? I love this drawing and this plant. I think the skinny parts look good. I’ll keep my eye out for when you post your next version of this.…[Read more]

Ps – especially great work for first rose. 🙂 Way to go. Roses can be intimidating.

Hi Susan, this is Sam, the new instructor, jumping into the art feed for some commenting. Please feel free to let me know what is helpful for you in terms of feedback. I like how you drew those angular folds on this rose. Good work! Do you feel like adding a leaf or a bit more stem?

Yeah – stunner.

This is so awesome! PS – hello! I just put 2 and 2 together that you are you! Hi Jane.

Hi Jane, this is Sam, the new instructor, jumping into the art feed for some commenting. Please feel free to let me know what is helpful for you in terms of feedback. I love this drawing – it has a real delicate quality. I like that I can “feel” the tenderness of those petals and sepals. I wonder if you, like me, can hear Wendy’s voice commenting…[Read more]

Hi Theodora, this is Sam, the new instructor, jumping into the art feed for some commenting. Please feel free to let me know what is helpful for you in terms of feedback. I think this drawing is a stunner! I just wish I could view it in person. 🙂 I think this rose would be very flattered by it’s portrait. One thing some old school Walt Disney…[Read more]

Hi Nancy, this is Sam, the new instructor, jumping into the art feed for some commenting. Please feel free to let me know what is helpful for you in terms of feedback. Way to go taking the time to do your re-work. Sometimes my first comments are just repeats of Wendy’s words: sharpen those pencils, start off lightly, take your time and have fun.…[Read more]