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Study and Teach Fine Art Techniques Charcoal and Pencil Drawings - Techniques by J.D. Hillberry Topic #31

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Bobbylousue

Member since Aug-23-02
26 posts, 3 feedbacks,

Nov-11-02, 11:53 PM ()

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21. "RE: WIP no longer...all done"

I took everyone's advice and left off the back ground. I added detail to the clothing and a few shadows here and there and now have a complete work of art. Tell me what you think. I still have not sprayed it so it can be tweeked some.

Comments please!

Susan Soto
(aka) Bobbylousue
My true southern name, but not my birth name. At one day old you can not get your parents to listen!

absolute

Member since Aug-24-02
895 posts, 12 feedbacks,

Nov-12-02, 00:10 AM ()

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22. "RE: WIP no longer...all done"

bobby you should name this one.."next months winner"...i would be shocked if you didnt win at picture draw,..i really like the light shading and subtle changes you have going on in the skin

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Bill_Johnston
Member since Nov-9-02
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Nov-12-02, 00:11 AM ()

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23. "RE: WIP no longer...all done"

Absolutely beautiful, Bobby. You have captured a perfect blend of realism and just plain artistic beauty. I am starting on a portrait of an eleven year old girl for a friend of the family, and your drawing has set the mark for me to strive for. If I get halfway there I will be very happy.

Keep it up!

Bill

Bobbylousue

Member since Aug-23-02
26 posts, 3 feedbacks,

Nov-12-02, 00:53 AM ()

24. "RE: WIP no longer...all done"

Thank you and because you said it I entered it.

And if someonew ould care to rate me I wouldn't mind at all. I feel neglected with no ratings. I want to be rated. I want to be rated. PLEASE!

Susan Soto
(aka) Bobbylousue
My true southern name, but not my birth name. At one day old you can not get your parents to listen!

Bella

Member since Sep-13-02
347 posts, 4 feedbacks,

Nov-12-02, 01:39 AM ()

25. "RE: WIP no longer...all done"

That's a great drawing you've done it looks so soft and delicate.

He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.
St Fancis of Assisi

Jess

Member since Aug-25-02
109 posts, 4 feedbacks,

Nov-12-02, 10:13 PM ()

26. "RE: WIP no longer...all done"

That is beautiful, and a really great likeness. You should be really proud

the tones are perfect for the subject...well done

Melissa_M

Member since Aug-23-02
326 posts, 6 feedbacks,

Nov-13-02, 09:55 PM ()

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27. "RE: WIP no longer...all done"

Wow, great job! I think you'll win the contest, too!

While going back and forth between the drawing and the photo, there were a few things I noticed. The girl on the right's chin is not so rounded on the left as you drew it. There's a gentle squareness to her jaw on the left (to us). On the right side (to us) her chin is not so rounded out--yours is almost bulging out. Those are probably not the right words, but I hope you get my meaning. Also, the girl on the left's chin is a bit bigger/squarer in the middle. And the girl on the right's eyebrows look lower down than in the drawing. I know I'm getting picky, so ignore me if you want!

It's a lovely drawing overall and looks a lot like the girls in the photo!

- Melissa (aka: Honey Bee)

Bobbylousue

Member since Aug-23-02
26 posts, 3 feedbacks,

Nov-21-02, 07:06 PM ()

28. "New WIP"

Well here it is number 8 I believe of my commissioned projects since July so far. Well when I finish the family it will be 12. Let me know how I am doing again. It seems the scanned picture looks a little wider in the face to me so if you see it too disregard that part. Starting on the clothes and neck next then all done I hope.

Susan Soto
(aka) Bobbylousue
My true southern name, but not my birth name. At one day old you can not get your parents to listen!

absolute

Member since Aug-24-02
895 posts, 12 feedbacks,

Nov-21-02, 08:12 PM ()

29. "RE: New WIP"

great job susan"this is even better the last one...especially the hair...are you mainly using a brush for shading?

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Bobbylousue

Member since Aug-23-02
26 posts, 3 feedbacks,

Nov-21-02, 09:51 PM ()

30. "RE: New WIP"

Quote great job susan"this is even better the last one...especially the hair...are you mainly using a brush for shading?

Hey, and thanks again. I don't use a brush at all on the hair. This is probably the only place i don't start with one. Different hair different things. This time i used for dark areas a Nero 350 by Creatacolor. Mid tones I used an HB. Light tones 2H. Then I have this little tool that I found. I call it my miracle hair rool. Never saw one before and I bought just because I thought it could do something for me. I kept it for 2 years when I decided to use as a blender on this curlyheaded girl. Oh my God. A miracle had been made. It not only blends but it picks out little hightlights too. And best of all you never have to replace it. At least I haven't yet. Then when every thing is blended the way I want it I take a click eraser and make it pointy with a sharp knife and pull out more highlights. If it looks good there I stop. If not I continue the layering/blending /pulling of highlights until it does.

Bet you want to know what this tool is? Well I can't give away all my secrets now can I?

Susan Soto
(aka) Bobbylousue
My true southern name, but not my birth name. At one day old you can not get your parents to listen!

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