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    stephsullins commented on a Group logo of Botanical Basics Discussion BoardPhoto in the group Botanical Basics Discussion Board 7 years, 2 months ago

    Finally got all my materials and am getting started! 🙂

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    EKTA AGARWAL commented on a Group logo of Botanical Basics Discussion BoardPhoto in the group Botanical Basics Discussion Board 7 years, 3 months ago

    That’s True.. very addictive! I am going also very slow. Loved to be part of community 😍

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    Chinku Mahindra commented on a Group logo of Botanical Basics Discussion BoardPhoto in the group Botanical Basics Discussion Board 7 years, 4 months ago

    Thank you Vern – am really enjoying the process .. am going a little slower than I would like, but trying to keep a good balance with everything else!! This is addictive

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        Qoo commented on a Photo in the group Group logo of Botanical Basics Discussion BoardBotanical Basics Discussion Board 7 years, 5 months ago

        Thank you so much for the feedback! It’s so nice to not only take a course online but to get feedback from my teacher It is really helpful!

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            Katru commented on a Group logo of Botanical Basics Discussion BoardPhoto in the group Botanical Basics Discussion Board 7 years, 11 months ago

            I love the vintage look of your work. Beautiful!
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              Katru commented on a Group logo of Botanical Basics Discussion BoardPhoto in the group Botanical Basics Discussion Board 7 years, 11 months ago

              Thank you so much for this valuable feedback. I see what you mean. Would have looked much more natural..
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                Heather F commented on a Group logo of Botanical Basics Discussion BoardPhoto in the group Botanical Basics Discussion Board 7 years, 11 months ago

                Tried to implement your advice…
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                  Heather F commented on a Group logo of Botanical Basics Discussion BoardPhoto in the group Botanical Basics Discussion Board 7 years, 11 months ago

                  Thanks so much for the advice. You know I didn’t even seen that the branch was not connected to the stem. Yikes!
                  I have such trouble with leaves and where to highlight. Need more practice. Thanks again

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                    Dee Tracy commented on a Group logo of Botanical Basics Discussion BoardPhoto in the group Botanical Basics Discussion Board 7 years, 11 months ago

                    Thanks, Katru! I haven’t had time to draw all week and it’s driving me crazy! 🙂
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                        Katru replied 7 years, 11 months ago

                        I know how you feel. Hopefully you’ll carve out some time soon!

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                      Katru commented on a Group logo of Botanical Basics Discussion BoardPhoto in the group Botanical Basics Discussion Board 7 years, 11 months ago

                      Great job! Beautiful.

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                      Dav8 commented on a Group logo of Botanical Basics Discussion BoardPhoto in the group Botanical Basics Discussion Board 7 years, 11 months ago

                      A leaf for rolling and twisting class, it’s been hard to get a very dark green
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                        paigemeredith commented on a Group logo of Botanical Basics Discussion BoardPhoto in the group Botanical Basics Discussion Board 8 years ago

                        Wait. Yes it is. 🙂 it’s just skinny so it’s hard for there to be lots of variation. Anyway: it look awesome.

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                        paigemeredith commented on a Group logo of Botanical Basics Discussion BoardPhoto in the group Botanical Basics Discussion Board 8 years ago

                        I find sticks to be incredibly difficult because, by themselves, they are a little abstract. Though this isn’t toned I think it looks great.

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                        Wendy Hollender commented on a Group logo of Botanical Basics Discussion BoardPhoto in the group Botanical Basics Discussion Board 8 years, 1 month ago

                        This is lovely. I would consider showing which is your shadow side more by darkening that side a tiny bit and then really the main bright highlights should only be on the opposite side so you are describing one strong light source!

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                        Wendy Hollender commented on a Group logo of Botanical Basics Discussion BoardPhoto in the group Botanical Basics Discussion Board 8 years, 2 months ago

                        Consider bringing shadow up to edge of apple so there isn’t an empty space, and then have the outer edge of the shadow smaller and disappear into the background with no outline edge! Nice color and pattern and highlights on apple!
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                          Wendy Hollender commented on a Group logo of Botanical Basics Discussion BoardPhoto in the group Botanical Basics Discussion Board 8 years, 2 months ago

                          excellent onion skins!
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                            Wendy Hollender commented on a Group logo of Botanical Basics Discussion BoardPhoto in the group Botanical Basics Discussion Board 8 years, 2 months ago

                            good start here. Center veins on leaf can be skinner next time and widest and the bottom!

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                            Wendy Hollender commented on a Group logo of Botanical Basics Discussion BoardPhoto in the group Botanical Basics Discussion Board 8 years, 2 months ago

                            these are coming along nicely, how about a few more light tones so we feel a slightly more subtle transition on your cylinder.

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                            Wendy Hollender commented on a Group logo of Botanical Basics Discussion BoardPhoto in the group Botanical Basics Discussion Board 8 years, 2 months ago

                            Excellent overlaps!

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                            Wendy Hollender commented on a Group logo of Botanical Basics Discussion BoardPhoto in the group Botanical Basics Discussion Board 8 years, 2 months ago

                            Hi Michelle, this looks great, I recommend a more subtle shadow so that the tomato is the most important element and the shadow sits back and is quieter.

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