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Apple
Followed a tutorial but not too happy with it 😂 Not being too hard on myself. But I like criticizing my work so I can improve in future.
There a lot of empty spaces if you zoom in. I think it’s because I didn’t use a brush or tissue. The tutorial was using prismacolor and didn’t do it. It could also be paper issue. I was only using normal visual art diary.
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@cheryl Don’t be so hard on yourself. I find it very well done and tasty 😋. The colors are not off in my opinion. A great looking apple. 👏
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Hi Cheryl
Your apple looks delicious. Your analysis of your drawing is probably very accurate. I think a smoother paper and a little brushing would make the colors glow and smooth them out a bit also. Well done.
You might try A paper called Legion Stonehenge White, 120 lb, 320 gsm. It should give you very smooth results, and it accepts layering very well. It can be purchased at dickblock.com.
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@larry thanks I’ll had a quick look online. It’s way out of my budget but maybe because it’s imported so a lot more expensive. But will keep that in mind if I ever see them at a more reasonable price!
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@pacific8118 Yeah, me too Amazon prime day didn’t help….😂 I’ve been trying cheap to medium priced paper. So far my favourite is Strathmore Toned tan. Very beautiful with colored pencils. I got the A5 size 50 sheets for $11AUD. I do plan to buy some more expensive paper when I get better, and more confident though.
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Cheryl, I actually think this turned out really well! The overall form is solid, the highlights are nicely placed, and the colors make the apple feel vibrant and fresh. I don’t think the empty spots are a big issue. A lot of that can come from the paper texture, especially when using a sketchbook paper that’s not designed for colored pencils. A smoother paper or a few more light layers would help fill those areas naturally. My only suggestion would be to deepen the darkest reds and shadows just a little more. That extra contrast would make the apple pop even more. Overall, you’ve done a wonderful job. It’s great to see you experimenting with different materials and learning from each drawing. Keep it up! 👏
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