drawing tutorials for orders wanted!

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Thanks Dietrich,

When I do any work with illustrator, or any work where my goal is to create a bold graphic interpretation of the subject matter, it's best to simplify shapes rather than try to capture every twist and turn. Unless your goal is to completely re-create the subject in every detail.

I wanted the Order of Lenin to look good when it was shrunk down to the size of a U.S. nickel. To do that I really had to be selective with what shapes I chose to include in the drawing. If I had not been, the reduced image would have looked like a blob because all of the details would have been crammed together and gotten confusing for the viewer.

I worked for about 3 weeks off and on for the Order of Lenin. I would work for about 15 minutes then put it away. Still want to do that ORBL though.

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