[ART] Week 1: Practicing the fundamentals of the lines
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Main goal
Do line exercises for 10 minutes a day.
Day 1
I've selected four exercises; the goal is to complete at least one of these exercises in a day, although ideally you should do two different exercises per day. It didn't take long to select the exercises, but I was terrible at doing them, although that was largely due to being in a hurry, since I was preparing things for tomorrow, which will be a very busy day. I wish you luck, future me!
The first day was focused solely on that, on selecting the exercises to be performed for the rest of the week.
Day 2
Today was a good day, but I'm exhausted. It's bedtime, and I haven't written anything yet; I'll probably go to bed very late. Even so, I insisted on finishing all my activities before sleeping. I didn't do the exercises very well.
I managed to do each of the four exercises. The most difficult was the curve exercise. I'm not very good at repeating those curves in the same proportion. Everything ended up misaligned. I'll pay extra attention to that tomorrow.
Day 3
I did this exercise while very sleepy. I ended up writing more today to make up for yesterday, and lost track of time replying to comments. Drawing was the last thing I did. What I struggled most to do correctly was the curves exercise again; the fact that I was sleepy didn't help much 😂.
I think the biggest problem is the way I was moving the paper, which distorted the lines, and the fan spinning on the paper didn't help much. I'll focus more on those points tomorrow and try to make better curves. At least I can say it's better than before, even with several distortions.
Day 4
I got a little tired of the previous exercises, so I did this crosshatching exercise today to add more variety. It's a shame I only tried 4 on the first day; I should have tried a few more. Anyway, it was fun. It was enjoyable to do something different, especially since today was a good day. I didn't quite remember how to do crosshatching, so they ended up a bit strange, but it didn't bother me too much. The important thing is to maintain consistency.
Day 5
Today was a busy day, and I feel drowsy. In this state, while drawing, I couldn't resist the urge for variety, so I tried different things in the exercises. I still don't remember how to do crosshatching, but I did it the way I remembered. The alignment of my lines is crooked due to the rush. I've been procrastinating on writing because of the mental demands, and this has affected all my other activities, leaving me in a hurry to finish everything before 9:30 pm.
In any case, it was a quiet day. Tomorrow I want to resolve all the complicated issues first thing in the morning.
Day 6
Today I tackled all my tasks early and avoided procrastinating. I feel more energized and motivated than yesterday, even though I only slept 6 hours. I quickly completed the 4 basic exercises and used the remaining time to study crosshatching, which I struggled with the rest of the week.
My lines still have a lot of room for improvement; I feel like I did the exercises haphazardly the other days. I was always tired close to bedtime, and my tasks always ended up piling up. But apparently, there's not much of a secret: as long as I get my writing done in the morning, the overall quality of my day improves.
Day 7
Today was the last day. I took my study from yesterday and expanded it, doing a different crosshatching for each polygon. I also did the other exercises and varied them with others that I remembered. It was quite easy and quick. I decided to draw earlier today because I finished all the work assignments.
General summary
I felt tired most days, which motivated me to finish my work earlier. Every time I saw my crooked lines, I thought, "Damn, I slept badly last night," "I'm tired," "Nighttime isn't good for drawing." So I started varying my drawing time between the afternoon and morning and noticed qualitative changes in my lines and mood.
It was a great week to start drawing, and I feel we can increase the workload a bit. Next week's goal will be copy drawing, starting at a simpler level. I'll stick to line exercises and one drawing per day. The first day will be used to revisit the copy exercises in a clear way.
So, did you enjoy seeing my progress? There wasn't much this week, so I imagine next week might be more interesting :3.
Have a good day ❤️
Chapter 68: Intermission [PART 4]
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With those sharp words, Liam's restless hands immediately calmed down.
He realized how insensitive and unnecessary his comment had been to Priyanka, who was watching her adopted daughter in a coma.
In these circumstances, the advancement of medicine or the girl's peculiar physique was nothing more than noise to her.
"I apologize for my earlier comment." Liam bowed cordially to Priyanka, but her gaze didn't linger on him for long.
"Don't worry about it, but I'd like to be alone for a while."
Liam closed his eyes in regret at his slip of the tongue and straightened his back.
He organized the remaining documents he was carrying and handed them to Priyanka.
"Here is the data from all the tests. I hope it helps."
Priyanka took the documents, quickly flipping through them. Liam watched her, completely engrossed, and then left the room.
As he stepped out, two curious figures stared intently at him; their identities were no surprise.
They were the adoptive father and sister of the girl in a coma. Unlike Priyanka, who remained cold, the two seemed only somber.
The little girl's eyes were slightly red, and she was still wearing blue pajamas. She probably hadn't even had time to change and had come straight to the hospital.
The previous events seemed to have deeply shaken her. There was a high probability that this memory could become traumatic for her.
It was surprising that less than half a year of living together had created such a strong bond between her and the patient, considering she had been expressionless and mute.
Asha rarely interacted at the hospital and only had contact with two staff members: Maria and Priyanka. Even when he tried to engage her directly, he was usually ignored while the child drew without acknowledging him.
How could she provoke such a reaction in these family members? That was very intriguing.
Her role in that family seemed very important, akin to that of a blood relative. What gave her even more certainty was the restrained and shaken expression of the man in front of her.
At first glance, he seemed calm and serene, but judging by the rigidity of his limbs, he was like a pressure cooker about to explode.
While Liam calmly analyzed the two, it didn't take long for their attention to turn to him as well.
"Doctor, what is her condition?"
As a healthcare professional, this question wasn't new, but it was the first time he had no idea how to begin answering it.
It wouldn't be wrong to say she was healthy based on her physical exams, but it also wouldn't be wrong to say she was in critical condition, considering that modern technology didn't seem to be having much effect on her treatment.
But faced with the desperate eyes of her family, he still had to give a fitting answer.
"All I can say is… compared to the first time we saw her, she's much better. I'd say we can be optimistic about the future."
Although Liam's words seemed comforting, they had the opposite effect on the family.
"The first time…?" Connie asked, covering her mouth as her eyes trembled in disbelief. Liam couldn't read minds, but the image she was imagining was probably not pleasant.
Her father sat with his fist in front of his eyes, making it impossible to clearly see his expression. However, a deafening silence surrounded him.
Apparently, his comment had only made things worse. It was the second time that day a remark had put him in a difficult situation. Today really didn't seem to be his lucky day.
Liam anxiously looked around for something to ease the tension until a distinctive nurse passed by with an excited expression.
Just looking at her radiant demeanor seemed to energize the area around her. This nurse was none other than Maria, on her way to submit her resignation letter.
After arranging to meet with Priyanka on weekends, she decided to invest in her career as an educator.
The online course she had recorded on sign language and autism was earning her a good extra income, and the thought of soon seeing the child who never left her mind filled her with hope.
She didn't know why she hadn't submitted her resignation letter sooner. She was considering quitting right then and there and surprising the Maheswarans.
What should she do to make a good impression? She had to bring some gifts and some food, but what did the Maheswarans like? Maybe pudding? She had never met anyone who didn't like pudding…
While she was lost in her own thoughts, Maria's hopeful eyes met Liam's silently desperate gaze.
Her steps immediately halted. Her instincts warned her that approaching him at that moment would drag her into a difficult situation against her will.
Her smile froze into a more restrained expression, and she searched for someone she could talk to and feign ignorance.
Suddenly, a man stepped into her path. The moment Maria tried to approach, his back stiffened like a moose spotting a predator, and their eyes met.
The same man Maria had vented her frustrations on months ago stood before her, trembling with fear as if witnessing a nightmare.
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Author's note
This ended up having 5 parts. I've been writting until very late but it was worth it. After all the next part is already written, so now I have two parts in my stock! I believe this way I'll be able to write with less pressure👌.
Have a good day and here is a cookie for you 🍪
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