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Study and Teach Fine Art Techniques Charcoal and Pencil Drawings - Techniques by J.D. Hillberry Topic #327

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MHK

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

Dec-30-02, 10:02 PM ()

"Latest commission"

Heres the latest mugshot. Drawing time 14hours, 8x11". Nothing unusual during the process, except this weirdo hairstyle.

Comment if you want

http://www.mattikataja.com

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

Dec-30-02, 10:18 PM ()

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1. "RE: Latest commission"

Matti, You just keep getting better and better! You are truly the master. This drawing is amazing (as usual). The "hours" must be alot longer in Finland than they are in the US. I can't believe how fast you are!

Your humble student . . .

Bill

MHK

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

Dec-30-02, 10:32 PM ()

2. "RE: Latest commission"

Thanks Bill for "too kind" words

I just noticed a little wrong thing on the eyeglasses frame... it somehow bends toward the nose on his right side.. gotta fix that before I give the drawing away. Luckily its easy to fix I believe

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mz maniac

Member since Sep-9-02
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Dec-30-02, 11:04 PM ()

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3. "RE: Latest commission"

This drawing is wonderful. You have really done a great job. I didn't notice the "mistake" you mentioned until you pointed it out, it looks fantastic.
Jenni

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Avantar
Member since Aug-29-02
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Dec-30-02, 11:21 PM ()

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4. "RE: Latest commission"

Great picture.

Just wondering what type of paper you used?

Dont you find it hard to draw detailed on only a 8x11?

Avantar

itoy

Member since Aug-29-02
149 posts, 2 feedbacks,

Dec-31-02, 01:05 AM ()

5. "RE: Latest commission"

Great job Matti. I like your style and the way you handle the tones. What pencil and type of blending did you used? Keep up the great works and God bless.

itoy

MHK

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

Dec-31-02, 08:33 AM ()

6. "RE: Latest commission"

Thanks again to everyone. Paper I use is Paperipiste, pencils Derwent graphic. Chamois and Blu-tack used.

I have noticed that 8x11 is too small, I am going to go for 10x14 soon so the drawings would look better on frames

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Jay
Member since Dec-14-02
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Jan-01-03, 10:57 AM ()

7. "RE: Latest commission"

Another good one. I've been trying to use your tips to improve the texture of my skin. So far I have not been successful. I don't have blu-tac, but I've been dabbing with Wall Putty which we have here in the US and other erasers and then blending over. Perhaps I don't have enough layers yet, or just need more practice, but it sure doesn't look as good as yours. You need to release a video that I can watch. I guess your becomming a teacher for a lot of us (as many of you do). I think I might try to go through your GW Bush drawing since you posted various steps from it and see if I can do this. Thanks for continued postings and help!

Member since Sep-3-02
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Jan-04-03, 04:20 PM ()

8. "RE: Latest commission"

Great job on the hair. The range of values is wonderful on this piece.

--JT

Let all you do be done with kindness and love

Zmick
Member since Dec-1-02
60 posts,

Jan-04-03, 08:02 PM ()

9. "RE: Latest commission"

Excellent work!! Well done !