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Published: 2006-08-26 01:44:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 1565; Favourites: 38; Downloads: 4
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Finally got around to finishing this one. School, ya know? I got some new charcoal in the mail, and I am anxious to use it, so I thought I'd finish this one before I tried something new.The original ( [link] ) is a beautiful picture by softreply (gallery [link] ). As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to draw it. It came out pretty decent. There are a few minor things I plan on going back to fix, but you can call this one complete. The original is for an anti-smoking contest, I believe, but I left out the cigarette because I didn't feel it was important in my drawing.
Charcoal, 11x14. The work in progress is in my scraps if you are interested, and I used a few new techniques to flesh out this one. Thoughts or suggestions?
A big thanks to softreply for (hopefully) allowing me to display my interpretation of her beautiful photo.
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Comments: 33
the shading in this drawing is magnificent it really adds ti the realism of the piece
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the shading is exquisite!! the dramatic lights and darks are very emotional. well done!
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This is an excellent artwork - great lighting - well shaped.
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gorgeous. i favor the charcol version. the contrast is lovely.
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Wow; I seriously thought this was a photo the first time I saw it. Epic!
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Good sir (or madame.) you have earned yourself a devWatch.
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Sir, actually, and thanks a lot!
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This is so gorgeous! 
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Ok, I was a little confused at first, because when you said 'thank you for helping me with the whole charcoal thing,' it kind of threw me off. I had to go back to figure out what you were talking about 
I'm at school now, between classes, so I'll go back and comment when I have more time.
Thanks for stopping by!
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Hehe, you're more than welcome! And you definitely inspired me. Thankyou! xx
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lOVE it! I think the best is the "old" and "raw" feeling attach to it, so I think I don't have really nothing to suggest.... and when we do something with heart, there's nothing more to add or explain.
Good job
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Wow, you're welcome to stop by on my page ANY time! You left a great comment. Thank you so much
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ohdear.
people like you, I cannot stand
you make it look SO easy! so
that when people like me attempt
realism, it is so hard.
nono. not really. this is absolutely gorgeous.
I look up to people like yourself and look forward
(hopefully) to improving and someday being even HaLF
as good. bah. anyway. lovely drawing, I really like the contrast
and that it's not an exact replica of the picture(those can be amazing, but kind of boring at times.). : D
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Haha, you kind of make me feel like a celebrity 
But then again, it was Picasso who said, "Good artists copy; great artists steal."
You know, I think once you figure out a new technique that you really like - whether it's a way of shading skin, how to draw an eye, or even using a new medium - once you figure it out, everything else seems to just fall in place. You'll grow by leaps and bounds. Even now, I can still see improvement with every image as my technique evolves.
And I think this place has a lot to do with it, too. It's like, once you get that first drawing out that a lot of people seem to like, there's this urge inside you to do another one...a better one. You know what I mean?
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ah, no problem. I was just looking at you page, I can't believe you only have 800+ pageviews.
anyway. I see what you mean about creating things on your own. but, imagination is something everyone is born with(I think some adults trade it for other things though sometimes. treat your imagination as you would your own soul, I say.) surely you can too. It's only a matter of practice, like you say.
Yes, I need some practice. The problem with me is that I can't control my style. XD Even if I'mm looking at a reference 100% of the time, my mind plays weird tricks with my hands, and I end up with something that looks 'inspired' rather than 'referenced'. Anyways, one thing I've learned from drawing all of my short life-so-far is that practice does make perfect.
I definitely know what you mean, you gather a lot of inspiration around this place, and a lot of technique presents itself. This place has been a huge help to me. You should see some of the stuff of mine from just a year ago. haha,ohdear.
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Very nice, I love it.^_^ Charcoal is really hard for me, so I can really appreciate the work that you put into it.
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Thanks a bunch! It does require a bit of discipline, but so do all art forms, and also anything that's worth doing. I'm a fan of charcoal because I feel the end product is so much stronger and richerper than graphite, or any other type of pencil.
I'm glad you like my drawing!
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I'm glad to hear I'm not the only dude in this place who thought it was cool for a girly picture 
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The sketch is well done here in terms of technique and execution of technique.
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I'm glad you like it, thanks!
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This is so good. I love the high contrast. It is so dramatic. The composition is very nice too. I like the scale of the shoes.
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Thanks a bunch! That means a lot coming from an awesomely talented person such as yourself
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:Aww: Thanks for the compliment. And you're just as talented my friend.
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Thanks, I'm glad you like it! Wanna
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Of course, any time! ... but not in those shoes
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Thanks buddy! I appreciate it
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oh honey. the shading in this is exquisite. beautiful work, as always.
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You're such a sweetheart! 
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