Hi Nina- you selected good colors for the apple. There is not too much pattern, so now that you have done this one I would try other apples with more pattern. I see the highlight, but I am missing the range of tones that is going to give the apple it’s form. I would not worry about showing the cast shadow at this point. If you have a cast shadow you should also show the reflected light and the pattern exercise can be challenging enough on its own.
You are getting it. This is looking really good. I’m starting to see some nice 3 D form, and you have the right idea about keeping that cast shadow on the subtle side. Your highlight is nice and shimmery. It looks to me that you could benefit from sharpening your colored pencil and layering more lightly. This will help you get smoother, more even toning.
Hi Nina- you selected good colors for the apple. There is not too much pattern, so now that you have done this one I would try other apples with more pattern. I see the highlight, but I am missing the range of tones that is going to give the apple it’s form. I would not worry about showing the cast shadow at this point. If you have a cast shadow you should also show the reflected light and the pattern exercise can be challenging enough on its own.
You are getting it. This is looking really good. I’m starting to see some nice 3 D form, and you have the right idea about keeping that cast shadow on the subtle side. Your highlight is nice and shimmery. It looks to me that you could benefit from sharpening your colored pencil and layering more lightly. This will help you get smoother, more even toning.