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MHK

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

Nov-21-02, 06:55 PM ()

"The President of Finland (WIP)"

Heres the first female president in the history of Finland, Mrs. Halonen. I thought youd like to see the wip, because this time Ive promised myself I put everything I can in it, not that I hadnt before, but this time I will finish it with special care. I have also paid extra attention in blending the tones and achieving the natural "liveliness" to the hair.

I will make the skin more full of detail, as well as putting them on the hair. The eyes are not finished yet.

Labor hours so far 7hours, about 20 hours ahead. Size 8x11. If somethings badly wrong here, please tell me.

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absolute

Member since Aug-24-02
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Nov-21-02, 07:17 PM ()

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1. "RE: The President of Finland (WIP)"

that is amazing...all i can do is scratch my head and wonder how you are blending that smooth.?if i tried to blend something that size...i would have a mud pie by now....the eyeglasses look perfect.

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MHK

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

Nov-21-02, 07:30 PM ()

2. "RE: The President of Finland (WIP)"

thanks abso. As ive said before, the paper I use is about cheapest drawingpaper on the market (Bristol board? never heard..) and blending tissue is about cheapest tissue around. I was wondering if the paper generally here is higher quality than overseas, because blending really isnt an issue here? The paper I use is about 10cents a piece, blending tissue 1cent per tissue (if I calculated right..).

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Bella

Member since Sep-13-02
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Nov-21-02, 08:11 PM ()

3. "RE: The President of Finland (WIP)"

Hi MK,
I think this drawng is amazing, could you tell me how you did the iris and the pupil in her eyes.

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

MHK

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

Nov-21-02, 08:13 PM ()

4. "RE: The President of Finland (WIP)"

Bella, I will as soon as I finish them

But theres nothing mystery there. Just make them

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Robert T
Member since Nov-20-02
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Nov-21-02, 08:18 PM ()

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5. "RE: The President of Finland (WIP)"

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Labor hours so far 7hours, about 20 hours ahead. Size 8x11. If somethings badly wrong here, please tell me.

Hi MHK

I would love to be able to do something like this in 20 hours let alone 7. It takes me 7 hours just to get started

So what is wrong here is that you are doing it too nice and too quick... beautiful even at this stage.

Bob

Greetings from Delaware

MHK

Member since Sep-28-02
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Nov-21-02, 08:23 PM ()

6. "RE: The President of Finland (WIP)"

Robert, usually it would be finished already after 7 hours. Thanks for kind words

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Phil
Member since Aug-26-02
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Nov-21-02, 08:36 PM ()

7. "RE: The President of Finland (WIP)"

That really is Bl***Y good for only 7 hours work, especially the hair. I seem to take forever, Maybe I ponder too much

Phil

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Bill_Johnston
Member since Nov-9-02
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Nov-21-02, 08:49 PM ()

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8. "RE: The President of Finland (WIP)"

MHK, you just keep raising the mark. This is outstanding work.

Bill

MHK

Member since Sep-28-02
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Nov-21-02, 10:39 PM ()

9. "RE: The President of Finland (WIP)"

Heres the latest. Not ready yet. (But I am starting to wonder what am I going to do with the rest 10hours.. ) Its not so easy to draw slowly

Will be finished soon, maybe tomorrow. By the way, do you think the shirt looks ok?

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theduke
Member since Sep-23-02
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Nov-21-02, 11:25 PM ()

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10. "RE: The President of Finland (WIP)"

Dude.. When is your book coming out? You have really kicked ass on this one! The blending is so well done. The hair is so detailed. I could go on and on. You say your using bristol board.. That seems to be the paper of choice here in the states.. What would you consider good quality paper and blending materials? Great job man.. keep it up!!

P.S. I would love to see a WIP with more attention focused on your hair drawing next time if possible.. Thanx!! TheDuke

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