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Published: 2009-02-04 02:40:49 +0000 UTC; Views: 5194; Favourites: 44; Downloads: 41
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I dedicate this picture to my personal Angel, Anna. ~MommasLittleAngel .I also want to thank ~smile-d for the permission to use this image [link] as a reference.
I did make a few changes. This portrait was an exercise for me. I realized I've never drawn blondes, so I needed to learn how for a commission I have coming up. Also, of late, I've been struggling to draw, and this piece allowed me the freedom to make mistakes, and experiment. I did not figure out what my issue was until I reached the hands...and then my mistakes of late dawned on me.
.3 hb mechanical, .5 hb mechanical, 4b drafting pencil, white charcoal wooden pencil, and white Aquarelle pencil.
(Almost a whole one!)
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wow thats amazing. how do you draw blonde/light hair? when ever i do it just looks dark and smudged
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Less is more is the rule, I think. If you leave the hair until the end, then you can keep it clean, and by then you can be sure where and how the hair will fall, so less erasing/dark smudges. With this one, I had the same problem you mentioned and used the white pencil to bring it back. On another I did, I learned my lesson, and realized blonde hair is not like darker shades. You can't over work it, or it gets dirty.
Though I am hardly an expert, you might ask someone who draws alot of blondes. Just my advice from the few I've done.
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cool thanks, ill try that
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great flow, use of space and detail. Absolutely Angelic.
I've noticed you've used mechanical pencils. I once had an artist tell me "YOU SHOULD NEVER USE MECHANICAL PENCILS"! Well, I told him to shove it!
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I'd of told him the same thing most likely. My work improved greatly when I made the switch. Quite frankly, all that sharpening and the mess really ate up alot of time.
This drawing was inspired by a need for an image for my business card & blonde practice. I did not invest as much time as usual though and I think it shows.
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wow she looks just like the picture from smile-d's page
it's so amazing
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Thank you! I made some small changes, but sometimes you have to for the transition between a graphite portrait from a photo.
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it looks totaly gorgeous.
it must have taken awhile
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Actually this one took half the time I'd normally invest, but longer then I expected still
Thank you !
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hey girly
l just love this picture you are a amazing person and amazing artist . thank you very much l just love it and thank you for just being you .You are a amazing person and l am very lucky to have you in my life .
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'I' am lucky to have 'You'. Thank you for making my day better and giving me a smile! You're my Angel.
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Very tender and beautifully done!
"...and a little child will lead them." - Isaiah
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That quote is perfect! Thank you for commenting
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You are welcome! Keep on creating
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I'm always curious as to different peoples approaches to white. Do you draw in negative, erase it away or layer up with the Aquarelle pencil you mention?
Case in point, the shine in her fringe or her fingernails.
I can spot a flaw or two too, but good practise methinks.
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Excellent, excellent work!! The hands are perfect, so realistic, and so are the eyelashes! What an adorable, angelic face. I think you did an amazing job on the hair too! I need more practice doing blondes too. Great shading also. What type of paper did you use? I'm always curious.
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Well done, I especially like her hand and hair
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Thank you! My next should be a little better even, now that I've gotten over my Artist hurdle again. Darn obsticles, who puts those up anyway??!
It'll be your girls I draw next after this commission, if you still do not mind?
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I would be very very lucky indeed :heat:
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wow that looked realistic to me
that is amazing and so talented
arghh so jelous of that
love it
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Thank you! One of my daughters friends tried to put it in her backpack today...in front of me, of course!
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hehe a future customer
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How deeply moving, the soft and tenderness just melts the heart. The viewer can experience the love you must have felt during its creation. Lovely. Oh, the title is a great choice too!!!
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The eyelashes are lovely. (: I also like how you did the hair.
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this is incredible!
wow, I am extemely impressed.
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