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Rebecca

Member since Jan-4-03
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Jan-12-03, 09:06 PM ()

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"Running horse"

So here's my first attempt at drawing on Bristol board - really different to the rough cartridge I'm used to. I love the smoothness of it! So the horse, although I traced the outline is an exercise in tone and shading. I keep playing with it - softening then sharpening, but cannot quite settle - any advice/opinions? (I think the scan has made it a tad sharper than the original). It's been a very relaxing Sunday doing this all day!

Have a great week everyone!

Becky.

Colin

Member since Jan-1-03
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Jan-12-03, 09:24 PM ()

1. "RE: Running horse"

Well done . you have captured the movement well , great talent.
FRs
Colin.

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Colin.

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Bill_Johnston
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Jan-12-03, 10:22 PM ()

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2. "RE: Running horse"

I love it! This is an really excellent drawing. My only comment (and this may be a scanning issue) is that the darkest areas appear too abrupt and don't seem to be part of the horse. I am not talking about the nose, eyes or hooves, which I think are perfect. I would recommend softening the transition to the darker areas and/or lightening them a little so they integrate better with the rest of the horse.

Bill

Marc Forest

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Jan-12-03, 10:29 PM ()

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3. "RE: Running horse"

Hey Bec! I think you've done a very nice job with this piece. I think it stand on it's own right now. But... If you want to keep going you can start to adding hair and highlight with pencil strokes and a sharp eraser.

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srivarey

Member since Aug-22-02
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Jan-13-03, 04:53 AM ()

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4. "RE: Running horse"

You have done a great Job Rebecca. Keep up the good work !!!

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dhesse

Member since Dec-27-02
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Jan-13-03, 11:39 AM ()

5. "RE: Running horse"

Very well done. The Bristol definitely helped bring about that soft, velvety smooth texture of the horse.

Thank you
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absolute

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Jan-13-03, 09:29 PM ()

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6. "RE: Running horse"

This came out beautiful.....my 1st attempt on bristol smooth was a nightmare,...i should have named that drawing"on yer mark..get set GO!...cause i rushed it so bad,... i see you took the slower more realistic approach .

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Avantar
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Jan-14-03, 02:58 AM ()

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7. "RE: Running horse"

Thats a really good picture. I like how you captured the motion of the horse.

Avantar

Bella

Member since Sep-13-02
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Jan-14-03, 11:16 AM ()

8. "RE: Running horse"

Very nice Becky.....

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eye_fly

Member since Dec-20-02
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Jan-14-03, 11:57 AM ()

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9. "RE: Running horse"

Very nice work. One thing that might add a little more "action" to the picture might be just a little dust or dirt being kicked up by the hoofs. I'm not sure how to capture that, and it looks good as it is. It might not be worth the risk of trying to do that. Just some thoughts.

vicklyn_

Member since Nov-21-02
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Jan-14-03, 03:29 PM ()

10. "RE: Running horse"

Becky this is a very good picture ....Great work!
vickie