/ic/ - Artwork/Critique

>>4665721
Is this the specific tree the book wanted you to draw or is this something you took a picture of in your backyard? If it’s the latter, try to find a better time of day to take this picture - there’s a lot of ambient lighting that makes it hard to define clear forms. Also when you’re starting off, take the photo, turn it b/w, and turn up the contrast and brightness, this should help you see where values are darker and lighter in the photo. If you plan on retaking the photo, maybe try sundown or sunup? Try and pick a time where you’ll have one particularly strong light source from one direction.