AHR Studios Academy | Cheryl | Activity https://academy.ahrstudios.com/members/webmaster/activity/ Activity feed for Cheryl. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:38:50 +0500 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.5.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 4f2e59289fb3f6cbf36951300f9c1877 Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/12707/#acomment-12854 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:57:17 +0500 @larry thanks. He’s 10 and have quite bad pen control for his age. I think drawing is helping with that.

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He wanted me to share his new “masterpieces” in the AHR community.

]]> 4cb04b8e8d86fbfa7eb601c0cd07b113 Cheryl posted an update in the group Studio Community: He wanted me to share his new "masterpieces" in the AHR community. https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/12707/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:59:40 +0500 He wanted me to share his new “masterpieces” in the AHR community.

]]> 5 9c16820c5a8196f4321466ab69b4da3c Cheryl posted an update in the group Studio Community: Got a new mixed media pad for drawing but as you can see […] https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/12706/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:54:29 +0500 Got a new mixed media pad for drawing but as you can see the microperforation line is on the wrong side 😅 Other than that, I really like this paper ( Canson XL mixed media medium grain 7 x 10 in)

]]> 2 e044bfd07ae34083db915746b96a9d8c Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/12418/#acomment-12428 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:48:43 +0500 they are both nice but I like the white background more

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Dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine manifestations (Navdurga), symbolizing power, wisdom, courage, and inner spiritual renewal.

Charcoal art work…Which […]

]]> 4893dc5e47bcdb36a0ea2ebb574372d4 Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/12354/#acomment-12393 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:21:39 +0500 looks nice.

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thought may be some colour but haven’t got the best pencils for this but turned out ok anyway !!!!

]]> ede0d39a6331f3a4123a5370bbeca0c9 Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/12355/#acomment-12392 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:18:13 +0500 they look good to me!

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textures some ok some so so

]]> be787fd7d65b58f3523e860e055369da Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/12066/#acomment-12117 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:10:02 +0500 @rickiebirt looking forward to seeing that!

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This one took a long time, between getting a bad flu and losing interest.

]]> 242319f35ead091751fca6ebcdbbee69 Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/12103/#acomment-12105 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:52:53 +0500 Welcome to the group!

In reply to - POOJA posted an update in the group Studio Community Hi I am new to this group. Just wanted to share my charcoal work to introduce myself to you all 😊


]]> 8ea20784beb8ed5f6777bb2bb300baa4 Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/12066/#acomment-12086 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:11:46 +0500 @alihaiderrehman Thanks. I just want to clarify I’ve lost interest in the butterfly, not drawing 😀

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This one took a long time, between getting a bad flu and losing interest.

]]> adf1e5d4c7eedb39af487368e59577ba Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/12066/#acomment-12082 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:27:01 +0500 @annejoke thanks! yes I’m getting better now, very slowly 😂

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This one took a long time, between getting a bad flu and losing interest.

]]> 4f9922e2174910e5228e5e852d3131f3 Cheryl posted an update in the group Studio Community: This one took a long time, between getting a bad flu […] https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/12066/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:48:04 +0500 This one took a long time, between getting a bad flu and losing interest.

]]> 10 83ef34e08ed0caa03e901482d1513841 Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/12021/#acomment-12061 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:51:56 +0500 Looks nice. I enjoyed doing this too

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Here is my latest drawing. It was pretty fun! Let me know what you think…

]]> ecb6df5903a0be2e0607535b95b28d00 Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/11876/#acomment-11975 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:52:06 +0500 you need to do many layers to build up the darker values. I’ve tried many paper and most are fine as long as they are thick enough, at least 150gsm. Smooth cartridge or bristol vellum are good but can be a bit pricy. You could also try “Staedtler Mars Lumograph Black”, they are a bit darker than other brands

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I have just started the course and wanted to ask about paper. I have tried a few different ones slightly textured to extra smooth and I cant seem to get […]

]]> e1bf56d94c123c445bed58eceb0494d6 Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/11549/#acomment-11550 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:56:03 +0500 Mono zero eraser is better for fine hard erasing and perfection eraser is better for soft erasing. There is indeed at least one tutorial here about this, I forgot which one. I’ll post here if I can find it.

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Im struggling with using the perfection eraser for any fine erasing. I pretty much had to do all of my erasing with this using my electric eraser. Im […]

]]> 9a716bd5448cc767c8ad04a23cb6da3f Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/11484/#acomment-11518 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:13:43 +0500 Try the flat type makeup brush, like the one in the videos. Also maybe the paper is too smooth and can’t hold much graphite

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Greetings Everybody! My graphite powder is not at all staying permanently on the paper after brush application. Everthing is so silky smooth. Feels as if […]

]]> 8e5a1ffbc090225ac8f847c236470d58 Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/11413/#acomment-11438 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:33:45 +0500 @fjienarta can’t wait to see it 🙂

In reply to - Cheryl posted an update in the group Studio Community

This is my first intermediate level drawing and it took a very long time. But my son loves harry potter and wanted me to draw this 😂
I’ll be going back […]

]]> e5a211feca932a705f517d61c52c1a9d Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/11417/#acomment-11437 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:07:48 +0500 Congratulations! How exciting! I hope to see a new studio tour like the one on your youtube channel

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So… we moved! AHR Studios has a new home now

Honestly, the move took way longer than we thought it would. It’s been a bit of a mess, boxes everywhere, and […]

]]> f069178c70456f29bb334319d62c798e Cheryl posted an update in the group Studio Community: This is my first intermediate level drawing and it took […] https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/11413/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:25:57 +0500 This is my first intermediate level drawing and it took a very long time. But my son loves harry potter and wanted me to draw this 😂
I’ll be going back to finish all the beginners after this
This is A3 size and I didn’t have any A3 paper so I bought the cheapest one I could find in the shop and actually very impressed with it. It’s the…

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]]> 7 e679d2eed5f2b3ebc92458bfbd1f9ee8 Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/11411/#acomment-11412 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:50:45 +0500 Looks great. I think it needs more contrast

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Would love some thoughts and advice on this project. I can get my work to around 70% of the reference image. But i need to get it more realistic.

]]> 9cca2153b5205ec00eb6efc67b060979 Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/11398/#acomment-11404 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:50:55 +0500 the colored version looks so good too!

In reply to - Harald posted an update in the group Studio Community

I just finished the aple and the banana with Grid Drawing Technique

]]> ecc0a0a3f07fd9d040465e16a55b6051 Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/11372/#acomment-11391 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:38:31 +0500 @rickiebirt oh thanks for your response, maybe the issue will resolve itself later…

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Does anyone have the same issue since today? The only reaction I can do is “like”, the pop up with different reactions doesn’t show anymore. I have tried […]

]]> 0fa64c4a44f36463912fecfa2fcf67d6 Cheryl posted an update in the group Studio Community: Does anyone have the same issue since today? The […] https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/11372/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:05:17 +0500 Does anyone have the same issue since today? The only reaction I can do is “like”, the pop up with different reactions doesn’t show anymore. I have tried 2 different browsers and my phone.

]]> 3 65e03f83e4648643ab1045bdaa5b8eda Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/11195/#acomment-11371 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:51:57 +0500 Thanks! ❤he’ll be so happy to know you can see the effort he put into this eye

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My son (10) requested to do the same drawing course I did. This is his before eye.
He doesn’t have very good pen/pencil control.
He ripped the paper in […]

]]> 38bef5f78fca21fe22af80cf7a72e8f8 Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/11297/#acomment-11301 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:51:06 +0500 I think paper makes a huge difference, and also layering instead of pressing hard which can damage paper tooth

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@alihaiderrehman How can I get my 8B pencil as black as the master’s in all of his videos? My 8B pencil, also from Faber-Castell, is dark, but it looks more […]

]]> 3162e8dd7415388f1846afdc19688ddb Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/11225/#acomment-11226 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:16:39 +0500 In one of the video (I don’t remember which one) Ali mentioned make it less sticky by sticky it somewhere repeatedly first, like clothes

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Any advice on removing masking tape from art work? I de-tact the sticky side before apllying but it still ripped the paper. […]

]]> 16d9390d6612cdd8fbf659b2c455dfe5 Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/11204/#acomment-11211 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:02:35 +0500 I think this is a very good start!

In reply to - Anim posted an update in the group Studio Community

any suggestions would be really appreciated

]]> 98c75e056d87ca3c2f23561ec8adff3f Cheryl posted an update in the group Studio Community: My son (10) requested to do the same drawing course I […] https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/11195/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:25:53 +0500 My son (10) requested to do the same drawing course I did. This is his before eye.
He doesn’t have very good pen/pencil control.
He ripped the paper in the middle drawing too hard.
I’m interested to see his “after eye” if he ever finishes the course.

]]> 3 cf40e9257be9b3fafcf3c0dddb6575d0 Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/11088/#acomment-11140 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:35:41 +0500 @skibidiyum only if I could print with pencils, so I can erase the grids 😂
At least it saves me from calculating 😂

In reply to - Cheryl posted an update in the group Studio Community

This is what ChatGPT gave me when I asked how to position a 12×12 grids (size per grid) on a piece of A3 paper to maximize usage for my next drawing. […]

]]> 5d8e147eee3e31a60a580c613031250e Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/11096/#acomment-11100 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:04:39 +0500 very nice!

In reply to - Mehmet posted an update in the group Studio Community

Its been a long time since I last drew anything. It’s finally finished. I think this is the best I can do with this drawing for now; I need to practice a bit […]

]]> 0143639c5fca96ff58f10d9e4c487f24 Cheryl posted an update in the group Studio Community: This is what ChatGPT gave me when I asked how to position […] https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/11088/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:20:22 +0500 This is what ChatGPT gave me when I asked how to position a 12×12 grids (size per grid) on a piece of A3 paper to maximize usage for my next drawing. I’m really impressed 😂

]]> 3 dcf5b9bfd2dd2498225a0320b1788f8e Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/11074/#acomment-11078 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:45:16 +0500 They look great! 👍

In reply to - Frenky posted an update in the group Studio Community

Finally the Cheries is done. I finished it little by little after getting home from work. 😂

]]> 39e703209a81b9c2729c6ccdf82e0b8b Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/11058/#acomment-11070 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:47:02 +0500 great idea!

In reply to - Cheryl posted an update in the group Studio Community

Another one done!
The scan version looks lower in contrast for some reason but the photographed version has phone shadow on it 😢

]]> b60366c98a0de256fdb10edfd488a0ac Cheryl posted an update in the group Studio Community: Another one done!The scan version looks lower in […] https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/11058/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:12:25 +0500 Another one done!
The scan version looks lower in contrast for some reason but the photographed version has phone shadow on it 😢

]]> 5 a940844ff86949322c9ce8cca0b5604e Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/11041/#acomment-11057 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:07:20 +0500 I wouldn’t say 16h for this is slow

In reply to - Ryan posted an update in the group Studio Community

Here is a recent drawing I did of my grandmother. I am pretty happy with the result but I am wondering if there are some improvements that can be made. I’ve […]

]]> 975100226ea944886fba4e0ade06d3b0 Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/10960/#acomment-10996 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:01:19 +0500 This looks really good. You’re ready! The final portrait was easier than I thought. It looks hard but very managable if you follow the videos

In reply to - Debra posted an update in the group Studio Community

I didn’t feel that I was ready for the final portrait, so thought I would give this a go. So here is my attempt…

]]> 636bc25beb09d8d74563fda11291596d Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/10901/#acomment-10929 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:32:18 +0500 @alihaiderrehman thanks! I’m still trying to experiment on different paper now I’m settled with pencils 😀

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New one on right. I’m not sure if it’s much better. I also used a different paper, oil pastel pad. I saw someone said they are good for polychoromos. It […]

]]> c5f3a1762a7426074a8faf1e16d12c2e Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/10901/#acomment-10915 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:19:30 +0500 @larry Definitely looks more vibrant. I’m tempted to go back to the old paper and use the blender pencil…
Actually this time I also added another darker red layer, which was “optional” in the video

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New one on right. I’m not sure if it’s much better. I also used a different paper, oil pastel pad. I saw someone said they are good for polychoromos. It […]

]]> 31ba877463d097d99c91daa64d9bc973 Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/10900/#acomment-10914 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:14:57 +0500 @Deb yes, I’m hooked now 😅 Can’t wait till Ali’s new colored pencil course comes out.

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Didn’t really like the result that much but wanted to try the metallic pencils I bought ages ago

😅
I think I didn’t like the paper and pencils. ]]> 4e070d8faf1966d3f983be0eec416904 Cheryl posted an update in the group Studio Community: New one on right. I'm not sure if it's much better. I […] https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/10901/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:13:17 +0500 New one on right. I’m not sure if it’s much better. I also used a different paper, oil pastel pad. I saw someone said they are good for polychoromos. It does take a lot of layers but also very hard to erase for highlights. I was having issue putting details in (water droplets and highlights). I also did use a blender color pencil which makes…

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]]> 6 eb5e4dc81cfdfaa53fa4d8abcc4c8351 Cheryl posted an update in the group Studio Community: Didn't really like the result that much but wanted to […] https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/10900/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:26:28 +0500 Didn’t really like the result that much but wanted to try the metallic pencils I bought ages ago

😅
I think I didn’t like the paper and pencils.

]]> 6 a6d4d272ca04ebe5c6cbfc3aaf89d922 Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/10813/#acomment-10854 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:50:35 +0500 @larry yes, but not immediately. I like trying different things😂
I drew a rose in the last few days then I’ve just started on a peacook
Also waiting for my new blender and burnisher set 🙂

In reply to - Cheryl posted an update in the group Studio Community

I think the cherry is not dark enough compared to the reference.
https://academy.ahrstudios.com/reference-packs/dc7/

]]> 47008518fbd6dd11fb40f089f59a30ff Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/10813/#acomment-10820 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:55:23 +0500 @alihaiderrehman thanks. I ordered some blender and burnisher, since I saw them in a lot of the tutorials. It looks like it will make a huge difference!

In reply to - Cheryl posted an update in the group Studio Community

I think the cherry is not dark enough compared to the reference.
https://academy.ahrstudios.com/reference-packs/dc7/

]]> ca96e5f97f931ea754901759cfebf1e3 Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/10813/#acomment-10817 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:58:40 +0500 @annejoke thanks! I’m not sure if it can be fixed easily! I tried but can’t seem to make it darker, maybe just more black but I’m worried I would put too much black

In reply to - Cheryl posted an update in the group Studio Community

I think the cherry is not dark enough compared to the reference.
https://academy.ahrstudios.com/reference-packs/dc7/

]]> 0ccefded6ab96a18a496eebdb43c52a2 Cheryl posted an update in the group Studio Community: I think the cherry is not dark enough compared to […] https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/10813/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:44:30 +0500 I think the cherry is not dark enough compared to the reference.
https://academy.ahrstudios.com/reference-packs/dc7/

]]> 8 d015ed6e44cdce40a1ca7b834a7fb31a Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/10734/#acomment-10770 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:31:11 +0500 I think I used a white pencil instead of a blending pencil. It looks like a white pencil in the video.

In reply to - Cheryl posted an update in the group Studio Community

I guess my break didn’t last long 😂
I’m a bit disappointed with the end product. I think I messed a few things up here especially the white colors on top of […]

]]> f285ec26b8875bfb9a193bb8d87c2635 Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/10738/#acomment-10740 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:31:39 +0500 looking really good so far

In reply to - larry posted an update in the group Studio Community

This is a progress drawing of the Blindfolded Woman tutorial. I do beleive Ali should change the name of the tutorial to “Patience”.

]]> 2778ff7d27af9ebff43eafdea1aeffa1 Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/10734/#acomment-10739 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:30:41 +0500 @larry great idea! I might do it again at some point

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I guess my break didn’t last long 😂
I’m a bit disappointed with the end product. I think I messed a few things up here especially the white colors on top of […]

]]> 8f7ef286630eb821828092941b438410 Cheryl posted an update in the group Studio Community: I guess my break didn't last long 😂I'm a bit […] https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/10734/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:40:15 +0500 I guess my break didn’t last long 😂
I’m a bit disappointed with the end product. I think I messed a few things up here especially the white colors on top of the chocolate, but still a good practice I guess.

]]> 6 955e63f0e3aad9ed2aae9f544cf6680b Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/10675/#acomment-10678 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:43:24 +0500 Welcome! The cherries look nice. About the eraser, I think you will improve with more practice. I had the same issue when I started the course now I feel I have more control with the eraser.

You can make it flat with sandpaper, then use the edge to make sharp lines. Or you can use an electric eraser grind it on sandpaper with an angle, then…

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In reply to - Debra posted an update in the group Studio Community

Hi! My name is Debra and I am new to the community. So far I have enjoyed seeing all of your drawings. Have been kind of intimidated to share mine, there […]

]]> 05d469b9e3e7c5d5ba192fe578a2dbb1 Cheryl posted a new activity comment https://academy.ahrstudios.com/news-feed/p/10555/#acomment-10641 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:13:37 +0500 @rickiebirt thanks. This probably looks harder than it actually is, since it’s a beginner level tutorial 😀

In reply to - Cheryl posted an update in the group Studio Community

I have already finished this before reading the comments/suggestions on the other thread. I ended up doing multiple layers and it got darker.
Trying with […]

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