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Study and Teach Fine Art Techniques Charcoal and Pencil Drawings - Techniques by J.D. Hillberry Topic #271

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vicklyn_

Member since Nov-21-02
250 posts, 2 feedbacks,

Dec-19-02, 01:58 PM ()

"basketball player Update"

After I finished drawing in graphite I sketched out the color pic and merged them on PC.This is the finished pic .I thought it might be something interesting to work on.I did one more for my friends nephew who plays football.I don't think I put this in here right ....sorry everyone.

vickie

MHK

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

Dec-19-02, 02:23 PM ()

1. "RE: basketball player"

Hi vicklyn, you asked me about making hair under another topic. I dont have any hair wips now but I put here a close-up. Just draw what you REALLY see, put tones on where they belong to. This close-up is from "A girl". Another different hairtype close-up is seen on my website (hair of gwbush). Hope this helps you with you drawing

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verdaccio

Member since Dec-15-02
122 posts, 1 feedbacks,

Dec-19-02, 03:24 PM ()

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2. "RE: basketball player"

i think you have a nice likeless and have rendered the values very well. one thing is that the distance from the inside corner of the eye to the underside of the nose is a bit long. usually, it is one eye length. this error was made in the block in, which i usually do in very soft charcoal so i can mess with it and rub it out easily, simultaneously addding a tone to the eyesockets, cheecks, and form shadow on the nose.

i wouldnt change it at this stage, since its such a nice drawing. but keep that proportion in mind for future portraits.

good luck

smk

jai guru deva om

vicklyn_

Member since Nov-21-02
250 posts, 2 feedbacks,

Dec-20-02, 02:43 PM ()

3. "RE: basketball player"

Thanks MHK...and verdaccio...I have taken your suggestions and will definately apply them in the future..I practiced doing hair alone last night and I am still having trouble ....will have to work harder...thank you again for your help.
vickie

RUSH27
Member since Dec-17-02
16 posts,

Dec-21-02, 00:19 AM ()

4. "RE: basketball player"

Hi Vicklyn!

I studied your drawing for a few minutes, and I really like what you've done. The blending you did on her face is very good. I would study the nose a little closer. You need a little more shading from the bridge of the nose on down. It will give it more demension.
My second point would be her hair. I also believe that next to the eyes, a portrait's hair can make it or break it. Your reference photo doesn't show a lot of detail and the dark background doesn't help. This is where you really need to bring out your creative side. You've got a good start here. Keep working it until the dark tones come out, and keep you pencil sharp!
Thank you for sharing!

Bella

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

Dec-21-02, 00:39 AM ()

5. "RE: basketball player"

Hi Vicklyn,
I love the 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

absolute

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

Dec-21-02, 07:46 PM ()

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6. "RE: basketball player"

Very very nice vick.....like rush said....with some photos there isnt much you can do with them,as fas as the hair the hair in in the photo is pretty general cause its so far away,..you captured the likeness and everything
...hair that far away is something im trying to learn about too,...mabye just adding a few light strands or something to make it look more natural then the photo ......cause as a drawing of someone that far away it looks perfect...but if you take a small photo of someone and make a huge 8x 10 of just the head and shoulders it doesnt work out as good as one that you can see all of the detail in from a close up photo.
Keep on posting i really like your work.

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vicklyn_

Member since Nov-21-02
250 posts, 2 feedbacks,

Dec-22-02, 01:02 PM ()

7. "RE: basketball player"

Thanks much for the tips and encouragement....I have a hard time with small photos...but I am working on it...hair is very difficult for me as well as measurement...thanks for all the support.here is where I am so far.
vickie

WarHorseLover

Member since Aug-26-02
185 posts, 4 feedbacks,

Dec-22-02, 02:38 PM ()

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8. "RE: basketball player"

Very nice, she looks like she would be fun to work with, great bone and I love the hair highlights. You are doing great!

Steph
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vicklyn_

Member since Nov-21-02
250 posts, 2 feedbacks,

Dec-26-02, 02:56 PM ()

9. "RE: basketball player"

Thanks Steph...her mother said I should soften the smile...I don't exactly think I can though...vickie

WarHorseLover

Member since Aug-26-02
185 posts, 4 feedbacks,

Dec-26-02, 03:28 PM ()

10. "RE: basketball player"

Quote Thanks Steph...her mother said I should soften the smile...I don't exactly think I can though...vickie

NO WAY! That is part of this girls picture, a smile of pure joy! When you've got a great exhuberant smile use it!

Steph
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