So I am stuck on making this block letter art. I’m probably over thinking it. Can someone please help me understand what I’m suppose to do?
https://www.codecademy.com/courses/learn-python-3/projects/python-block-letters
There’s a really good explanation here:
Or, maybe some of these threads can help?
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Hi @kingben89
I had the same feeling when I completed this lesson a few weeks ago!
My first attempt was a bit embarrassing 
After I finished the task, I found out that there’s an easier way to do it 
But that’s the fun of coding, I guess!
What you learned in the previous lessons will help you to complete the exercise. Hint 
the Print function.
If you’re still not sure, there are sample solutions in that lesson which will show you how to do it.
I tried it on my own first and then looked at the solutions.
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Maybe embarassing for you, but it kickstarted my brain with ideas. I was WAY overthinking it, trying to figure out if they’re expecting me to loop through lists that are set up like grids or something. So good lesson for me: the solution is probably a lot more simpler than you think.
It sounds like you’re working on block letter art, which involves creating letters with a thick, bold, and three-dimensional appearance. Here’s how you can approach it:
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Start with a Basic Letter: Sketch out the letter lightly. It can be uppercase or lowercase, depending on what you’re trying to achieve.
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Thicken the Letter: Outline around the basic letter to make it look bold and block-like. This will give your letter more visual weight.
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Add a 3D Effect: To create a three-dimensional look, draw diagonal lines extending from the corners of your letter. Then connect these lines to form the “depth” of the block letter.
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Refine and Erase: Erase unnecessary lines and refine the edges to make everything look clean.
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Shading (Optional): You can add shading to the side areas of the letter for a more realistic 3D effect.