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Study and Teach Fine Art Techniques Charcoal and Pencil Drawings - Techniques by J.D. Hillberry Topic #105

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Marc Forest

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Oct-16-02, 07:40 PM ()

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"Bride (WIP) Roses!"

I've been so enjoying all the work in progress posts that I decided to do the same. This is a commission drawing I've been working on.
I've got about 25 hours into it, charcoal and graphite on arches paper. The shadows really plugged in on the scan the original is not nearly as dark in her hair. I still have some facial work to do and couple hours on her neck back and pearls and then it's off to the roses and lace dress.

Peace!

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Phil
Member since Aug-26-02
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Oct-16-02, 08:34 PM ()

1. "RE: Bride (WIP)"

Mark,

Looks good so far! althought the subject matter makes me shudder somewhat

I bet you are really looking forward to drawing all those flowers and lace...talk about a test of patience!

Looking forward to the next installment.

Phil

Oh! I nearly forgot, what size is it?

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Marc Forest

Member since Aug-23-02
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Oct-16-02, 08:54 PM ()

2. "RE: Bride (WIP)"

Hey Phil. I'm sure this drawing might make a lot of people shudder!

The size is 14X17

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absolute

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Oct-16-02, 11:23 PM ()

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3. "RE: Bride (WIP)"

AWESOME MARK!!,..that hair looks incredible.as far as i can tell it looks exactly like her.....i was wondering what you was working on .,...that dress does look like one of those deals where you feel like cutting off your ear from all the detail.
cant wait to see this when its done.

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Bella

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Oct-17-02, 00:35 AM ()

4. "RE: Bride (WIP)"

Marc
I think this drawing is looking great but........the right eye (our left) just doesn't look right to me. I don't know if it's the shading or the perspective......or maybe it's just me

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J D Hillberry

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Oct-17-02, 01:14 AM ()

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5. "RE: Bride (WIP)"

This looks really good Mark.
You will have a good time with the lace. It's not as hard as people think. You basically render the holes and the lase magically appears.
I'd like to see a close up of the lace when you get started.
J. D.

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mz maniac

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Oct-17-02, 03:34 AM ()

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6. "RE: Bride (WIP)"

Well marc all I can say is this proves why I came to you for advice! Absolutely fantastic!
Can't wait to see the finished product
Jenni

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Marc Forest

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Oct-17-02, 09:42 AM ()

7. "RE: Bride (WIP)"

Thanks for the comments all.

Bella, your correct about her right eye, I can't seem to nail it. If you look at the original it's kinda the same. It looks like she has a lazy eye. It's Driving me CRAZY!!!! I'll have to try to rework it!

The lace will be a real treat, JD is correct I'll be rendering most of that with a very sharp Tortillion with some Graphite on the tip. Negative drawing!!!

Any other comments Welcome!

Marc Forest.
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Lita Dawn

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Oct-17-02, 02:05 PM ()

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8. "RE: Bride (WIP)"

Wonderful work. You must be very patient to have chosen a subject with so much lace! I have a suggestion regarding the eye... I think you did nail it. My reaction is that it has more to do with softening the contrast on the muscles above the corner of her lips and under the eyebrow (same side). Pushing back that side of her face by changing the degree of contrast may then diminish that which is, in fact, less flattering to her in the photo itself. Make sense? Or not.

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Marc Forest

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Oct-17-02, 02:09 PM ()

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Thanks so much Litadawn for the critique, it's right on! Sometimes you stare at something for so long it becomes a blur. I see exactly what you mean.

thanks again

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srivarey

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Oct-17-02, 03:09 PM ()

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10. "RE: Bride (WIP)"

very nice marc. I know you really like to work on challenging subjects with good composition. Sofar it's looking great(esp the likeness you've achieved). Look forward to see the work in progress.

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