vicklyn_
Member since Nov-21-02
250 posts, 2 feedbacks,
Nov-30-02, 07:53 PM ()
"My Dad"
Here is a portrait of my Dad taken in the military.I would appreciate any comments or suggestions.I work with general graphite pencils because that is all that is available in this area and the paper is a medium weight drawing paper. vickie
absolute
Member since Aug-24-02
895 posts, 12 feedbacks,
Nov-30-02, 09:59 PM ()
1. "RE: My Dad"
Very Nice job vicklyn!....i think you are going to like this forum a lot ,cause its obvious that you have a very good eye....ive only been in the forum sinse around aug i think ,and i already draw better then Mr Hillbery ...TOTALLY just kidding!...but on a serious note i havent made any gains in my drawing sinse i found this forum, i didnt even know paper had different "tooth"....or that it even mattered. keep up the good work ,and i hope to see more.
absolute
Member since Aug-24-02
895 posts, 12 feedbacks,
Nov-30-02, 10:26 PM ()
2. "RE: My Dad"
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Very Nice job vicklyn!....i think you are going to like this forum a lot ,cause its obvious that you have a very good eye....ive only been in the forum sinse around aug i think ,and i already draw better then Mr Hillbery ...TOTALLY just kidding!...but on a serious note i havent made any gains in my drawing sinse i found this forum, i didnt even know paper had different "tooth"....or that it even mattered. keep up the good work ,and i hope to see more.
------------------ ----------------------oops...i meant i havent made any SERIOUS gains until i found this forum......i think someone needs a nap
Hey Vicklyn. Nice piece. You've done a great job balancing this drawing, no area seems to dark or to light. You've seem to use a loose sketching style which is very nice. If you looking for a smoother photo looking drawing I would blend out some of the tones with felt or chamois, I'm not sure you are going for that look with this drawing. The only thing that jumps at me is your dads left ear seems attached rather the part of him, blend out where it attaches to his head so it looks like it runs into his head.
vicklyn_
Member since Nov-21-02
250 posts, 2 feedbacks,
Dec-01-02, 04:30 PM ()
4. "RE: My Dad"
With this portrait I did not know of using felt or chamois but have been practicing with it since I have been here.Thanks for the helpful comments as I want very much to improve.
absolute
Member since Aug-24-02
895 posts, 12 feedbacks,
Dec-01-02, 09:49 PM ()
5. "RE: My Dad"
i know exactly what you mean vicklyn,i had mr hillberrys book before i came to the forum.. .so i had an idea of what blending was but its nice having people help, seeing results from other people is what pushed me to try it more,i was thinking the same thing as mark cause you see everything and add it ,so i wasnt sure wich style you was after either,..unblended or blended. really nice work either way.
Jess
Member since Aug-25-02
109 posts, 4 feedbacks,
Dec-01-02, 10:14 PM ()
6. "RE: My Dad"
I really like this drawing, even though you didn'yt know about blending when u did this (like me before here) it gives it the rugged look that suits the rugged handsome-ness and rugged smile. You have good talent here, waiting to reach its full potential, can't wait for the next installment.
vicklyn_
Member since Nov-21-02
250 posts, 2 feedbacks,
Dec-03-02, 12:20 PM ()
7. "RE: My Dad"
Thanks Jess....working hard on my next one:) vickie
The only other thing I would add to the great advice you are getting here is to make the highlight in the eyes the brightest spot on your drawing. It will really bring it to life. J. D.
You have good talent here, waiting to reach its full potential, can't wait for the next installment. 
