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Bill_Johnston
Member since Nov-9-02
143 posts, 5 feedbacks,

Nov-09-02, 02:34 AM ()

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"Another Newcomer"

Hi everyone. I just just found this board. I just knew there had to be a community of pencil artists out there somewhere! I am still a beginner and need all the help I can get. The work I've seen in this forum is outstanding, and I look forward to learning from all of you!

I'm going to go ahead and jump in with both feet and post one of my drawings. This is my first full person (although I have done 2 portraits so far). I did this from a snapshot of my son. Dimensions of the actual drawing is about 4x6. Critiques are welcome.

Bill

Bella

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

Nov-09-02, 01:21 PM ()

1. "RE: Another Newcomer"

Welcome Bill,
That is an exellent drawing.....

I'm looking forward to seeing more:)

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

Marc Forest

Member since Aug-23-02
285 posts, 14 feedbacks, 27 points

Nov-09-02, 05:06 PM ()

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2. "RE: Another Newcomer"

Beginner???

This is outstanding! Great job with the tones in this piece, nice backlight on his face. Gave me a chuckle watching this little guy cranking it up!!!

Marc Forest.
http://www.marcforest.com

Bill_Johnston
Member since Nov-9-02
143 posts, 5 feedbacks,

Nov-10-02, 01:06 AM ()

3. "RE: Another Newcomer"

Thanks for the encouragement! This was a pretty intimidating subject for me because I had never tried anything like it before.

Marc, I have studied every drawing you have posted and I am blown away with your talent. Your work kind of reminds be of some of Bob Timberlake's paintings. I want to be like you when I grow up!

Bill

absolute

Member since Aug-24-02
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Nov-10-02, 07:35 PM ()

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4. "RE: Another Newcomer"

wow bill thats outstanding....you have a really nice clean cut look
as well as realistic

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Shelby Brannin
Member since Sep-20-02
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Nov-11-02, 02:09 PM ()

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5. "RE: Another Newcomer"

This drawing is great Bill! You did a very nice job on the shading and the picture has a lot of character.

Shelby

MHK

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

Nov-11-02, 02:23 PM ()

6. "RE: Another Newcomer"

How can anyone draw such a small (4x6) drawing? If I�d try to do something with piece like that itd be a total disaster... so I dont even bother

Excellent piece anyway (I dont know nothing about baseball but I guess itd look like exactly like in this drawing) Keep up the good work!

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theduke
Member since Sep-23-02
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Nov-12-02, 01:12 AM ()

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7. "RE: Another Newcomer"

Welcome Bill!! This drawing is great! Can't believe this is only your 3rd portrait.. I think it is very realistic and the tones are great. Keep it up and please post more.

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WarHorseLover

Member since Aug-26-02
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Nov-12-02, 07:01 AM ()

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8. "RE: Another Newcomer"

Bill,
Welcome and I have to say your works are outstanding. I have to ask though if this is only your third portrait what in the world were you drawing before? They are amazing, especially for your first couple of trys. Do you have a formal education in art? What materials do you use. I am amazed at the small size... I havn't been brave enough to try anything under 8x10 and 11 x14. Can't wait to see more works.

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Jess

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

Nov-12-02, 09:49 PM ()

9. "RE: Another Newcomer"

Wowee, you can't be a beginner, that is a great drawing (and subject

) and although I welcome you, as we all do, with open arms, personally you've surpassed me already, so I don't know how much help I'll be giving

. I'd be interested to know aswell, what you drew before and what experience you've had, because that portrait has some talent behind it!

Bill_Johnston
Member since Nov-9-02
143 posts, 5 feedbacks,

Nov-13-02, 02:02 AM ()

10. "RE: Another Newcomer"

Thanks so much for the praise. I really didn't expect this kind of response. I don't have any formal education in art. I discovered by accident several years ago that I had a talent, but after I had done 3 or 4 drawings, my friends and family made such a fuss over them that I got intimidated and began to feel like every time I put a pencil to paper I had to produce a work of art. That was more pressure than I was willing to deal with so I just quit. Recently I have decided to jump in with both feet and start making some drawings! (unfortunately right now I am working 70 hrs/week at my real job).

In answer to the another question - I started out drawing airplanes. The first was a gift to my grandfather. I have done 4 airplanes. My total portfolio doesn't amount to more than about a dozen "finished" drawings (SO FAR).

I will post my first airplane in a new thread - not tonight though, I've got to be up again in 5 hours.

Bill

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