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Study and Teach Fine Art Techniques Charcoal and Pencil Drawings - Techniques by J.D. Hillberry Topic #243

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pencilartist

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Dec-12-02, 00:16 AM ()

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"I need help with my WIP."

I need help to improve my WIP of Gigi, my dog. Here is the photo.

Toby

pencilartist

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Dec-12-02, 00:18 AM ()

1. "RE: I need help with my WIP."

Here is my drawing in charcoal.

Toby

Bill_Johnston
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Dec-12-02, 00:37 AM ()

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2. "RE: I need help with my WIP."

So far your drawing looks better that the photograph. I can't offer you much technical help, as you obviously have it nailed so far. Where do you think the trouble spots are?

Bill

Robert T
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Dec-12-02, 00:54 AM ()

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3. "RE: I need help with my WIP."

Hi Toby,

The shadow area at the back leg is the only thing that catches my eye. It is a little to dark and comes to far forward--sort of cuts off a bit of the dog tummy. Another thing that I think would help is a dark background like the photo--it would make the dog really pop.

Hope this helps.

Bob

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pencilartist

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Dec-12-02, 01:47 AM ()

4. "RE: I need help with my WIP."

Thank you Bill!!! This is my first drawing of a dog, & the first time using just charcoal. This is inspired by J.D.'s dog in his book. Bob, I was wondering if the dark shadow was too much. Thanks for your help. I will lighten it. I'm glad you mentioned the black background, because that was what I was going to do next. I was thinking of doing that with an ebony pencil for contrast. The only thing that I tried to add was to put 2 thin strips of highlight under the dark shadow of the nostrils, but I had alot of trouble doing it, because the shadow part would keep getting erased, so I left that out. I didn't know whether to use a white charcoal pencil or to leave it out, so I left it out. Thanks again for both of your comments. I really appreciate it.

Toby

Bella

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Dec-12-02, 02:39 AM ()

5. "RE: I need help with my WIP."

Hey Toby,
I haven't drawn a dog before but I think you're doing great so far

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

pencilartist

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Dec-12-02, 01:18 PM ()

6. "RE: I need help with my WIP."

Thanks Bella!!! I still have a more to do. This is the scarey part - how not to ruin your drawing!

Toby

absolute

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Dec-13-02, 04:50 PM ()

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7. "RE: I need help with my WIP."

Great Job Toby ,your drawing looks more animated then the photograph.he is a cute dog,for some reason the actual photo looks like a stuffed animal?...this sheds new light on bringing a photo to life.

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Melissa_M

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Dec-13-02, 06:03 PM ()

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8. "RE: I need help with my WIP."

It looks good. One thing I noticed is the dog's face seems to be stretched (taller) in your drawing. Overall, you're doing really good.

- Melissa (aka: Honey Bee)

pencilartist

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Dec-13-02, 07:43 PM ()

9. "RE: I need help with my WIP."

Thanks Absolute & Melissa. Melissa, I had a lot of trouble doing her head. I kept adding, then subtracting shadow. Maybe some texture will help, but can you suggest where I could add shading or whatever to make the face look wider. instead of taller? I noticed the same thing as well as all my other mistakes.

Thanks for the help.

Toby

pencilartist

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Dec-13-02, 07:50 PM ()

10. "RE: I need help with my WIP."

Thanks!!! I reread your comments, Absolute. That's a great compliment!

It's the act of bringing the portrait to life. Gigi does look like a stuffed animal. She is a Bichon Frise - half poodle & half maltese.

Toby

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