Learner Kim Orven
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"David before Goliath" - My Second Project
I never thought this would be the hardest project I’ve done. My shading skills were really put to the test. I wanted to push the contrast more, but I got too tired making all the dots and black circles. 😅 I’ll just carry the lessons I’ve learned and move forward. 💪
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Al met al een knap staaltje werk!👌
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looks like a tuff one good job
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Kim, I think this project taught you exactly what it was supposed to teach. 😊
The values and shading are much stronger than in your earlier work, and the profile reads very well. The curls, facial planes, and subtle transitions show a lot of patience and observation. And yes, those dots can definitely test a person’s determination! 😄 What… Read more- View 1 reply
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Great job! Nice shading.
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Love it great job!
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First ever celebrity portrait
I was so afraid to do this because I worried the face wouldn’t look like the reference. It’s not perfect, but I think I did it. Wakanda Forever!
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I think you did an awesome job! This looked like a very challenging drawing with lots of details but I think you accomplished it! Well done.
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looks great!
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looks great
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This is an impressive achievement, especially considering you were worried about capturing the likeness. I think you can put those fears to rest—the resemblance is definitely there. No artwork is ever “perfect” in the artist’s eyes, but this is a portrait you can be proud of. You definitely did it.
Wakanda Forever! 👏
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This is a bold and ambitious choice for a first celebrity portrait, and you handled it really well. 😊
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While waiting for my Bristol Smooth
I just finished the final portrait project and I want to do the next hyperrealistic portrait and want to try a different paper so while waiting for that I drew a cat for my wife because she likes cat…
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Dit is een lief gebaar met een hele lieve kat!
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lovely
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Kim, I think your wife is going to love this one. ❤️
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How cute…….😍
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Hi Orven, this is a very nice drawing. Very well proportioned.
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My Final Portrait Project
Not yet perfect, still too much to learn but I think I am in the right path
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Nou Kim je zit zeker op het juiste pad, ik vind het in ieder geval een hele mooie tekening!
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Hi Kim, you are certainly on the right path. This is a very challenging drawing and you have really captured the three dimensional reality in your drawing.👍
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Nice. What paper do you use?
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Well done! Nice smooth shading. Great job making the water drops look real.
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Kim, you are absolutely on the right path.
The water droplets are very convincing, and the eyes immediately grab attention. I also like how you’ve pushed the contrast, which gives the portrait a strong sense of depth and drama.
Remember, perfection is not the goal. Progress is. And this piece shows a lot of progress. Keep drawing,… Read more1- View 2 replies
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This course is perfect and here's why
Someone once told me not to overcomplicate drawing, and I have always kept that advice in mind. When I enrolled in this course, I expected it to be filled with complicated lessons, but it was not like that at all.
Most of what I learned came from observing how Teacher Ali approached his sketches and from completing the exercises myself. This…
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Wow! Nicely done.!
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Kim, thank you so much for your kind words. ❤️
Reading this made my day. What makes me happiest is not the drawing itself, but seeing you understand the principles behind it and apply them on your own. That’s the real goal of the course. Your final still life project turned out beautifully. Thank you for trusting me as your teacher. I’m… Read more
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Wow Kim, love this one….Congrats
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Very well done Kim. Did you have fun drawing this exercise?👍😊
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well said and looking great good luck !!
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Break from Finishing Module 6
Studying textures is a little bit tasking, so I took a break and draw a self portrait reflecting my journey in art. Every crack tells the story of who I was. Every breakthrough reveals who I’m becoming.
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love it
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Woww really really good 👏🏻
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The technical skill is impressive, but what makes this piece special is the idea behind it. It feels personal, and emotionally engaging. The concept and execution work beautifully together. Well done. 👏
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I absolutely love this! 😍
I’m genuinely blown away by both the technique and the mastery of blending on the drawing. The transitions between light and shadow are incredibly smooth, giving the face a striking three-dimensional quality and a real sense of presence.
What stands out most to me is the concept itself. The cracked surface effect… Read more
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Fantastic work! Wonderful shading to make it look real.
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My Module 5 Projects
I never thought I could draw these sketches, thank you sir Ali for making this course. I am excited to continue
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Those look pretty amazing. I especially like the pears! Looks like you have a lot of natural talent!
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Absolutely beautiful works. 👍🤩
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Whow heel goed gedaan, en je gaat ook meteen los hé 👌😅
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AWESOME
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All or Nothing: Is This It?
For years, I struggled to find something that truly fulfilled me. I worked as a paralegal VA, a thumbnail editor, and even tried learning programming, but no matter what I did, I always lost interest and felt empty after a while.
Last month, I enrolled my child in a coloring class using ordinary crayons. I tried it myself, and…
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Good on you Kim, I’ve always wanted to have the time to draw, having just retired in Feb, I now have that time to hone my skills and by the end of the year I will hold my own classes, set yourself a goal as looking at your image, you certainly have the talent. Pick a niche, like mine will be wild life, I used to do portraits, but I really hated…
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Kim, I totally understand how you are feeling. For over 20 years I was a teacher, it wasn’t until this past year I found that I was actually passionate about drawing. I found myself going to bed after 1 am practicing drawing and having so much fun. I go to bed, anticipating my next lesson in the morning. It doesn’t matter what age you find…
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Hi Kim, you have another very well drawn exercise. The reward of drawing gets stronger and better with every new completed exercise.👍
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Kim, that is an excellent drawing. I’m glad you found something you are excited about! I was always in awe of artists that could draw such realistic pictures with just a pencil. I’m glad to be learning myself and being part of this community that Ali has established.! Hope you will always find joy in art!
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very nice kim
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My first time posting in this Group
Hello guys, nice to see you here. I just finished module 2 and this is my latest assignments. It was fun so far.
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Amazing start Kim 😊 Keep going like this!
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Hoi Kim, leuk dat je er bent, goede oefening gemaakt👍🏼
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Nice work. Great values and shading. The pictures show volume and good form.
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Hello Kim , welcome…very good draws…
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Hi Kim
Welcome to the AHR Drawing Comunity. You did a splendid job in this exercise. By the way; all of the exercises are fun and very rewarding.
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