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artisticalshell β€” You're Never too old for crayons

Published: 2012-02-07 03:12:01 +0000 UTC; Views: 22669; Favourites: 792; Downloads: 252
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Description Who said you're too old to color with crayons!?

TIP #1: To get extra details like the ones in the iris, start with lighter colors first, then slowly layer darker colors on top. Then use a sharp object like needle or in my case I used the tips of my scissors and scratch out layers underneath

TIP #2: The white areas in this drawing are the actual color of the paper, so if you want something to remain white, be aware that crayons can be pretty unforgiving and in some cases it's hard to remove their pigment [ notice the gray lines at the bottom of the paper where the white is, that was NOT intentional and I did everything I could to get it out and it was just not gonna happen - I hadn't had much practice with crayons since I was a kid so I had to learn the hard way with this piece :/ ] - this is the case especially dark colors, so be careful not to get shavings or accidentally use dark colors over the areas that you want to keep light. ALWAYS start lighter and work your way slowly to darker. Very important to remember this!

More crayon art: If you like this drawing, this is literally childs play compared to Don Marco's crayon art, he is THE master crayon artist and I found him through looking up crayon art in google. You won't believe your eyes!!! [link]
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Comments: 76

Tubbybubbi [2016-04-26 17:21:14 +0000 UTC]

Do crayons make the lines feel smoother?

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S1Meon [2015-07-21 01:11:44 +0000 UTC]

Agreed.

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NoahBear11 [2015-06-27 21:24:34 +0000 UTC]

my profile pic is done with crayons. i love them! great job!!!

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laststandingnapoleon [2015-04-04 19:55:15 +0000 UTC]

I don't know whether to clap my hands or shake my fist at you.

I can't believe this is done with crayons. It's truely inspiring. It gives me hope that it is possible to make really good art from simple mediums.

I've got a lot, and I do mean a lot, of practicing to do.

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tinyqueen007 [2014-07-30 22:05:00 +0000 UTC]

Hello there someone have been stolen your art work fantomavirtuala.deviantart.com… your drawing eye are very cool great job

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themovingartist [2014-04-10 17:41:36 +0000 UTC]

Wow! You are the best page ever! My favorite thing's to draw are eye's and yours are amazing!! definitely going to Watch!

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Skully-Keys [2014-02-03 11:17:01 +0000 UTC]

Wow. Just... wow.

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Jerzee-Girl [2013-09-07 15:21:40 +0000 UTC]

Brilliant!

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Danijel-Knez [2013-04-09 22:54:45 +0000 UTC]

This is so beautiful... such talent, i am in awe...

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Dawood-Expression [2012-12-12 03:33:54 +0000 UTC]

Wow

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MysticxCryptic [2012-12-12 02:25:26 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the awesome tips and amazing drawing!! I'm just now getting into crayon art and I'm surprised at how the results look. The finished product doesn't show all the hair tearing out and that little "snap" when your favorite crayon breaks in half xD

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3-WI5H3S [2012-11-04 11:51:50 +0000 UTC]

amazing

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MidnightSkye123 [2012-10-17 18:06:59 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that is amazing! And, I know, right? Who ever said you have to be in kindergarten to use Crayola? Is it just me, or does a new box of crayons bring back memories of preschool?

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ashyyroo [2012-10-02 04:21:58 +0000 UTC]

you have just inspired me.. thank you so much for sharing this..

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LionesseRampant [2012-09-06 04:46:59 +0000 UTC]

The eyelashes look phenomenal! I can never make my crayon art eyes look like actual eyelashes... Any tips on that?

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kittykat316 [2012-08-22 14:02:06 +0000 UTC]

CRAYONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*nom nom nom*

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amarayeahhh94 [2012-08-21 07:20:07 +0000 UTC]

This is incredible? Is it alright with you if I use this as a reference photo for my next drawing? Wanted to know if it's okay with you first.

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artisticalshell In reply to amarayeahhh94 [2012-08-22 02:43:55 +0000 UTC]

absolutely! <3 Thank you for asking! please message me when you are done as I would love to see it

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MeChan2669 [2012-08-10 17:24:16 +0000 UTC]

ahkbdkebusdhgkbfvbnbckhbrlw!!!!!!!!!! amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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NielsSchuurman [2012-08-10 11:44:51 +0000 UTC]

beautiful!

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Dazecase [2012-08-10 05:30:06 +0000 UTC]

Sooooooo beautiful Man it makes me feel so peaceful & strong at the same time. Your work is so powerful

The tips are very helpful as well! Thanks! I'll have to try that out myself, now.

& that Don Marco artist is PHENOMENAL... Wow. Yea.

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artisticalshell In reply to Dazecase [2012-08-10 20:31:05 +0000 UTC]

thank you and you're welcome!

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akatsukifangirl8894 [2012-07-31 21:07:30 +0000 UTC]

Really amazing, love the colors, I love everything about it

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LunarFlame12 [2012-07-21 20:34:17 +0000 UTC]

The colors in the iris remind me of Starry Night. Cool!

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Jerainne [2012-07-18 19:50:28 +0000 UTC]

Woaaaaaah! Brilliant!

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CervezainBlood [2012-05-14 02:27:26 +0000 UTC]

Espectacular!

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Borsaline [2012-04-15 20:59:27 +0000 UTC]

I draw a lot better with crayons!
I tell everyone "Crayons are not for babies"
*Faves*

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missautumn316 [2012-04-10 17:26:00 +0000 UTC]

You have inspired me to start using crayons again I haven't made SERIOUS art with crayons since I was about 7 haha!! I have gone out and bought crayola twistables and have been doing loads of pictures with crayons!! Yours are way better though ) Do you sharpen your crayons to get the more detailed bits? Fab job by the way Beautiful photo!

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artisticalshell In reply to missautumn316 [2012-04-13 04:11:42 +0000 UTC]

that's amazing so happy to inspire you to get back to your inner child again and use crayons, they're so much fun! i had never realized how much detail crayons can create until i looked up crayon art one day. check this artist out:[link] his crayon art will BLOW YOUR MIND!!!

and yes, i use the sharpener on the back of the box. haven't used crayons in a few weeks, might get back to it though and see what i come up with. happy coloring!

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missautumn316 In reply to artisticalshell [2012-04-17 00:08:34 +0000 UTC]

WOW!! Amazing work!! Can't believe that is all done in crayon!! you just kind of grow with the mind set that crayons are for kids and you never really think that you can do that with crayons...mind officially has been blown!

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VStriper [2012-04-08 16:56:11 +0000 UTC]

Hi, just love the bright eye! I went out and bought a pack of 120 crayons couple of weeks ago. They are really quite fun who would have guessed! Thanks for the tips too. I was confused about white in the drawing so you answered that for me. I still have not been able to get a dark/bright picture but I am practicing.

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artisticalshell In reply to VStriper [2012-04-13 04:13:32 +0000 UTC]

check this artist out: [link] he is pretty much the most amazing crayon artist ever! look up tips online and on youtube for using crayons, that's what I did. happy to help you out with the tips and white and enjoy that link - you're gonna be amazeeed!

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TaintedJoyx [2012-04-05 17:41:52 +0000 UTC]

This is truly an inspiration. Amazing a thousand times and ways. I think I might go out and buy some more crayons now. Haha.

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NoblePlatypus [2012-02-20 21:47:41 +0000 UTC]

Fr sure! Awesome workβ™₯

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xpatee [2012-02-10 14:37:43 +0000 UTC]

This pretty amazing ! I'm so open-mouthed right now, you're so talented, doing this drawing only with crayons ; WOW !

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LoveLiveLaugh123 [2012-02-09 14:56:04 +0000 UTC]

im inspired <3

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Draw-me-to-death [2012-02-08 22:46:49 +0000 UTC]

Love it!! And for layering do you color it very lightly? and did you draw the eye in pencil first or did you start straight from the crayons?

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artisticalshell In reply to Draw-me-to-death [2012-02-09 23:31:51 +0000 UTC]

i started out lightly and just added layers slowly. didn't use pencil used the color apricot to start out the shape.

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Draw-me-to-death In reply to artisticalshell [2012-02-11 14:21:15 +0000 UTC]

ohh okay cool!! I love it! I actually tried to draw one like it [link] it's no where near as good as yours, but I still like it, and I'll keep practicing!!

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Metal-Sprite [2012-02-08 08:29:49 +0000 UTC]

Agreed never too old for crayons. Not only do I like the iris detail but the fact that you explained how to do it. If I didn't have anything to do tomorrow I would more than likely go pick up some crayons and playing around like that.

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ooolp123 [2012-02-08 03:24:08 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing! I will never see crayons the same again

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Elmelli93 [2012-02-08 03:21:03 +0000 UTC]

Crayons, i love crayons.

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sunnymadz [2012-02-08 02:59:36 +0000 UTC]

I want crayons now . . . it looks AMAZING

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Ohanabi [2012-02-08 02:19:51 +0000 UTC]

i think i should buy some crayons -___________-

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TaileeRulesAll [2012-02-08 02:07:23 +0000 UTC]

I'm gonna go try to color with crayons again. That is SO COOL!

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MightyIce59 [2012-02-08 01:23:43 +0000 UTC]

awesome

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DaughterofArtemis134 [2012-02-08 01:17:40 +0000 UTC]

O_O -goes to get crayola crayons- AND CRAYOLA NOT THE CRAPPY WAX ONES

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Khirate [2012-02-08 01:00:21 +0000 UTC]

The sad thing is, I could never get that satisfying, bright color when I used crayons...

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i-love-cherrys [2012-02-07 23:46:15 +0000 UTC]

That's amazing!

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dEAthnotEx3L [2012-02-07 23:34:50 +0000 UTC]

thats amazing.

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