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Study and Teach Fine Art Techniques Charcoal and Pencil Drawings - Techniques by J.D. Hillberry Topic #108

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MHK

Member since Sep-28-02
353 posts, 9 feedbacks, 16 points

Oct-17-02, 06:43 PM ()

"My best shot so far"

Hi all!

Some time ago I replied to the "cheat"-topic about using a grid. Since then I have changed my mind... I do not know much about drawing, but I decided to take a try. So here is my first "gridded" drawing, and I must admit that gridding helps! I used it very lightly, but eye/nose/mouthconfigurations seem to be somewhat more right than sometimes before. I also bought some quality papers and darwents, so now I can blame only on myself if drawings suck

The girl´s still the same that in my earlier post a few weeks ago(don´t get bored yet ) I am seeking for fresh models in my projects, thought.

This is just a part of the picture (due to max 70Kb limit). Some details are still lost
Comments please! I really do not know what´s up

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absolute

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

Oct-17-02, 07:46 PM ()

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1. "RE: My best shot so far"

holy smokes MHK,this is GREAT..i seen the 1st drawing you made of her,and i really liked that one,.i like this one even better.!,this is like a much smoother hybrid of the 1st with a different pose.
very pretty

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Jess

Member since Aug-25-02
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Oct-17-02, 10:17 PM ()

2. "RE: My best shot so far"

This is really excellent, so was the first one but like Jim said this one is a smoother, probably more accurate picture, of your sister I think you said. It's just great, I can't say much more, it's great

J D Hillberry

Member since Aug-21-02
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Oct-18-02, 10:42 AM ()

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3. "RE: My best shot so far"

Very good MHK. One thing I see that could be improved is the hard outline around the hands. Especially the fingers of her right hand. Instead of the dark line around each one, try letting the value differences between the fingers seperate them. They will end up looking much more natural.
This is better than your first attempt in many ways. Keep it up.
J. D.

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MHK

Member since Sep-28-02
353 posts, 9 feedbacks, 16 points

Oct-20-02, 07:29 AM ()

4. "RE: My best shot so far"

Thanks to Jess, absolute and JD for the comments. I appreciate them very much.

JD, this "linething" comes up probably from my background. I am used to draw "tattoostyle" with strong outlines and bold forms (especially seen here on hair). So I try behave myself next time I draw "photorealistic".

So far I have drawn 3 or 4 photorealistic pictures in my life. I am very excited about the next attempt.. maybe completed tomorrow I hope

M. Kataja

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absolute

Member since Aug-24-02
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Oct-20-02, 07:08 PM ()

5. "RE: My best shot so far"

You also do tattoo's?...cool...there is only one shop for tattoos in my hometown,he has a monopoly on the whole business for miles... the guy is good but he isnt as good as you are.,..i dont think i could get into skin as a medium,but there sure does seem to be VERY good money in it....when i see that guy riding around town on his almost brand new harley,you can tell he thinks he is the best artist in the world...id love to see someone with your talent set up a shop right next door to him...he would surely have to start working for his money,..if it didnt cause him to close his doors altogether

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keep up the great work.
id like to see more of your realistic work.

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MHK

Member since Sep-28-02
353 posts, 9 feedbacks, 16 points

Oct-20-02, 08:53 PM ()

6. "RE: My best shot so far"

Absolute: no I dont do tattoos anymore. I sold the set when I ran out of money

Tattooing is more difficult than it seems to be.. you have to make compromises between realism and line-style to achieve a piece that lasts more than 3days...

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Bella

Member since Sep-13-02
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Oct-21-02, 11:10 AM ()

7. "RE: My best shot so far"

Execellent drawing MHk

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