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Published: 2010-03-07 08:58:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 1042; Favourites: 19; Downloads: 10
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Another attempt at a self-portrait from my "Grey Gardens" photoshoot...uh, that I took myself, lol. Inspiration: Little Edie._____________________________
Charcoal & chalk pencil on Strathmore colored paper.
8.5"x11.5"
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What a nice comment. Thank you!
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Beautiful - there's a lovely grace to this
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Thanks, dear A-N. Ya know, I was just thinking that I never asked you what your 'handle' means. Do tell...
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Thank you
What, the Anglo-Saxon? It means something along the lines of 'fate is completely inexorable'- which isn't a deep-held belief of mine, but I still like it
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Did you do this with those new supplies from Dick Blick?
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I used the charcoal dust from DB a little bit to quickly gesture in the shawl. I used vine charcoal for the face, with accents from white pencil and charcoal pencil. I think I could have pushed the values a little more in the face.
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You always wear a shawl?
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No, I was just play acting with it ala Little Edie-style (Grey Gardens): [link]
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Ahhhh...now I remember....I needed a reminder that I inquired on this once before.
You have a great face btw.
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aww, thanks.
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Beautiful work! I love the way you've rendered the light on the face. And the way the rough background contrasts with the smoothness of the face is really gorgeous - brilliant, actually.
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Thank you for the thoughtful comment. You always say the nicest things. 
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You're so very welcome! I think part of what I like about your work is the contrast (I've seen too many artists afraid to add contrast, resulting in blandness, and I'm definitely one of those artists at times). You're fearless with your work. I really admire that.
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You are such a sweetie. 
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Absolutely - my handwriting is atrocious but I do love writing and receiving letters. Note me about it!
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This drawing shows that has soul and it's done with pleasure .
I looked in your eyes and I saw that I understood how this design can play a pure expression of your person
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Your so sweet to say that! Thank you, m-m.
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Thanks you! I peeked at your page, and I really like your Cary Grant. Done in pastels?
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thanks, its actually done in colored pencil
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Oh, thank you, my fried. This is the one I finished up while we were on the phone.
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you look so beautifull 
so very amazing
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I do like how the left eye came out. The light was hitting it and made it glow. I can see now that the other one needs the iris to be a tad bigger.
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do you think about the photo as well? It sure is beautiful
aww you are such a great artist, donΒ΄t be so hard to your self this picture is so amazing
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:hugs: thanks, missbones. I had pure fun taking the pics and that part is easier than drawing the pics, ha! I like to work from photos I've taken. You've tried this?
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hahaha yes I have tried to draw myself from an photo...well I totaly failed and out came the "memento mori " pic 
But I did better with a friend of mine
Well yes to take photos is much more easy... and faster
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I looked in your 'bones' folder and saw the skull/nolandis morph. I say, go back to it when you've got some confidence back.
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ya you know IΒ΄ll keep it up
really? oh that would be really awesome
*hugs you really tight *
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I studied this for a long time which means it's pretty good. I love the play of light over the work.
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Glad you enjoyed it, Spook.
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Thank you, dp. You do a lot of graphite, I see. Ever do charcoal?
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I've never tried it. Do you think I should give it a try sometime? Is that what you use?
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For this piece, yes, charcoal sticks and charcoal pencil. I don't usually mix graphite and charcoal, but some people do. Definitely try charcoal, if you haven't already. Your blacks will never be as dark with graphite as they can be with charcoal.
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Cool! I'll give it a try.
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Wonderful job on the lights and shadows; love the very vivid impression.
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You're welcome, S!
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That's pretty good... I love the loose background, it makes the face to stand out well.
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Thanks very much. I like to get those messy strokes in somewhere.
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awww, thank you! And for the fave too.
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