I was struggling when drawing the stalk & it’s around, and I still don’t know how I can do better. Any advice, feedback would be very much appreciated. Thank you ❤️
Hi Amelie- I think the stem and the well it emerges from looks really good! There should be a shadow cast on the apple from the stem, but I think that is all that area needs. The colors and the skin patterning are wonderful on the top half. The bottom looks like you combined the dark toning with the pattern and I don’t think it is as successful as the top half. The form toning would be smooth transitions from dark thru mid-range to light to emphasize the apple’s form. Then the skin pattern would go on top of that toning. Your reflected highlight looks great, but I would lighten the cast shadow. The shape is really good. It just needs to be a little lighter.
WoW! Doug! What an amazing feedback! yes, every point you’ve mention makes me nod my head! You are right, there should be a shadow of the stalk and the cast shadow should be lighter. I also agree that my the dark toning parts looks quite rough. I’ve learned a lot from your advice, Doug! Thank you very much for your time and kind help ❤️
That’s incredible Amelie! I was too scared of the apple drawing and went for an onion instead. You’ve done a wonderful job. 🙂 Doug’s feedback is helpful for me to read too, so thanks for sharing.
Hi, Peta! I am so glad to have this lovely comment. I always get inspired by your drawings, your beautiful delicate works are really stunning and there’s so much to learn from. Thank you.🥰
I was struggling when drawing the stalk & it’s around, and I still don’t know how I can do better. Any advice, feedback would be very much appreciated. Thank you ❤️
Hi Amelie- I think the stem and the well it emerges from looks really good! There should be a shadow cast on the apple from the stem, but I think that is all that area needs. The colors and the skin patterning are wonderful on the top half. The bottom looks like you combined the dark toning with the pattern and I don’t think it is as successful as the top half. The form toning would be smooth transitions from dark thru mid-range to light to emphasize the apple’s form. Then the skin pattern would go on top of that toning. Your reflected highlight looks great, but I would lighten the cast shadow. The shape is really good. It just needs to be a little lighter.
WoW! Doug! What an amazing feedback! yes, every point you’ve mention makes me nod my head! You are right, there should be a shadow of the stalk and the cast shadow should be lighter. I also agree that my the dark toning parts looks quite rough. I’ve learned a lot from your advice, Doug! Thank you very much for your time and kind help ❤️
That’s incredible Amelie! I was too scared of the apple drawing and went for an onion instead. You’ve done a wonderful job. 🙂 Doug’s feedback is helpful for me to read too, so thanks for sharing.
Hi, Peta! I am so glad to have this lovely comment. I always get inspired by your drawings, your beautiful delicate works are really stunning and there’s so much to learn from. Thank you.🥰