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StevenJSBowcott — Roses in Pointillism

Published: 2009-08-27 04:20:42 +0000 UTC; Views: 2971; Favourites: 22; Downloads: 0
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Description "Blessed are those who mourn,
For they will be comforted."

- Matthew 5:4

8.5 x 11 India ink on paper.

A busy one with no real focus in the composition. Just lots o' dots.

I started this pointillism piece in a time of grieving which made it a good way to relax and meditate through the process. It was not a distraction, however. It was more of a healthy way to feel my way through.

My reference was an original photograph.

Tools and Materials:

- Speedball Super Black India Ink
- Daler-Rowney Exression 15/0 Spotter Brush
- Pentalic Paper for Pens

Time:

- 32 hours.

Any critique is encouraged and greatly appreciated. Thank you
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Comments: 20

iRinaMurasaki [2010-10-06 23:57:30 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is gorgeous, so beautiful and neat!

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Celestalia [2010-05-09 11:20:36 +0000 UTC]

ah, it's ok, i understand
it's amazing, none the less!

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StevenJSBowcott In reply to Celestalia [2010-05-10 22:39:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you again and I appreciate your understanding. Stop by anytime!

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Celestalia [2010-05-08 20:35:16 +0000 UTC]

Amazing work!
Could you show the reference?

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StevenJSBowcott In reply to Celestalia [2010-05-09 09:47:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the love. I would show my reference, but I do not like to post photos on my DA. So sorry.

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Eon-Zone [2010-03-15 11:11:37 +0000 UTC]

Very nice..

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StevenJSBowcott In reply to Eon-Zone [2010-03-16 07:04:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks man.

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MaySan [2009-11-03 16:25:09 +0000 UTC]

Is amazing the way you did the shadow! i like it!

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StevenJSBowcott In reply to MaySan [2009-11-05 07:09:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for your appreciation, MaySan. Especially because I just took a deep breath and winged it on a hunch, haha.

I did try really hard to concentrate on the consistency of the shading and like the way it turned out too.

So thanks again

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SakuraSanka17 [2009-10-28 04:48:59 +0000 UTC]

I believe Emily Dickinson wrote 'Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality.'

Ummm, hope you feel better.

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StevenJSBowcott In reply to SakuraSanka17 [2009-10-28 20:52:38 +0000 UTC]

Yes, that is too Emily Dickinson. Thank you very much for the thoughtful comment. I have been feeling very good.

Happy Karma to you, SS17

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TitanicPhan [2009-09-01 02:06:48 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Did you freehand that? Its beautiful!

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StevenJSBowcott In reply to TitanicPhan [2009-09-01 04:29:54 +0000 UTC]

Yes. I did the outines in pencil on a seperate piece of paper and stippled the first, light layer of outlines using a light box I made. That way I could fill in the shading by looking at my original photographic reference.

I prefer to do it that way rather than inking over pencil because I hate dragging an eraser over finished product. It just feels cleaner, you know?

Thank you for you compliment and taking the time to view my work and comment. My appreciation in return for yours.

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TitanicPhan In reply to StevenJSBowcott [2009-09-01 21:36:41 +0000 UTC]

Well,you did an outstanding job!!!! I wish I had a light box..my dad could probably make one but anyway,Yeah nothing makes me more angry than having messy lines on something I worked hard on and then I have to erase it and mark over it with an ink pin..it sends a sever up my spine just think about it! lol

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StevenJSBowcott In reply to TitanicPhan [2009-09-02 02:20:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks again

I totally know what you mean. What mad me agrier was learning how to erase a page full of graphite under ink the wrong way, which ends up cripming or crumpling the paper.

How to prevent destroying finished product: Erase in one direction, AWAY from anchor hand/fingers! I can laugh about it now without crying inside . . . I think ToT

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TitanicPhan In reply to StevenJSBowcott [2009-09-02 21:49:57 +0000 UTC]

Well my grandmother is a professional artist so she told me how to erase things which is a blessing because I would have ruined lots of good sketches if I didn't know how to erase !

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geezelouise [2009-08-27 04:21:12 +0000 UTC]

oh i love this

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StevenJSBowcott In reply to geezelouise [2009-08-27 04:26:42 +0000 UTC]

Geez Louise! You were quick to comment and fave, haha! Thank you! I'm happy that you love it so much.

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geezelouise In reply to StevenJSBowcott [2009-08-27 04:28:23 +0000 UTC]

aww np babe

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StevenJSBowcott In reply to geezelouise [2009-08-28 02:08:21 +0000 UTC]

Btw. Please call me Steve. I prefer to be called by name. No worries, though.

Cheers eh.

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