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Published: 2005-08-05 17:05:43 +0000 UTC; Views: 124583; Favourites: 2662; Downloads: 8007
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Monolithic updatePencil on Illustration Board
Full drawing 30” x 40” this image 7” x 7”
This is the Second element in this drawing, the sky and bulb being the first.
This is a drawing of my step-fathers eye. An eye that’s seventy-eight years old, an eye akin to hammered gold. An eye that’s experienced prisoner of war camps and the death of many comrades. It’s been witness to beating cancer once and now in the dusk of his years to lung cancer. This symbol speaks of strength and vulnerability; it alludes to the end of one journey and the beginning of another.
(On December 5, 2005 my dear step-dad died in my arms, I will miss him so very much, Gods Speed to you Dad, and all my love always). Armin Mersmann
Thanks for looking
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I'm intrigued by photography. The simplicity of surroundings.. Yet I also know exactly what you mean. Sketching gives me more in the end, knowing I created something from scratch.
I suppose both are great vents in the end, but at least we both know which one we spend more time with for good reason.
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You are a modern master, I idle you.
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Thanks and hay I am the king of typos don’t worry about it!
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absolutely beautiful.
When I saw the thumbnail, before I read your description, I thought you had drawn Patrick Stewart's eye.
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... ... ........this is a...drawing??!!?!?! ohmigosh! you are seriously talented, of course you probably already knew that haha!
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omg amazing detailing. like the best ive seen. even the little white highlights are amazing!
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yep, this eye says a lot..a lot of storys..it remindes me by my grandpa
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Oh my God! I cant believe this is a drawing, you my friend are one of the best artists here in my eyes!
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i as well keep looking at it thinking its a photograph.
great job.
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Simply the most foto realistic thing I've seen on DA so far -
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This is so beautiful.
It's very rare to see a drawing that is so realistic, and one that is so moving and full of love is, of course, much rarer.
Your description is also very moving.
The combination make for a really special experience.
I'm sure he is still around you - and very moved by your tribute.
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What interests me about this piece is the honeycomb effect that is visible in several parts...including the top left part of the eyebrow and right under the right side of the eye. Did you intend for this to happen? Or is it a result of working on illustration board?
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Althought the eye is one of my favorite things ot draw and I see so many eye shots, many of them quite good, I never favorite them. THIS is an amazing rendition. The watery feeling is masterfully done. I bow to your alter. 
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I take that as a true honor coming from such an established artist! thank you Bob
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That is really amaizing. great detail, and a nice way of dealling with your loss. Wow how much time did that take to do.
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wait ...
WHAT!?!
You made that????
Amazing!
I too am sorry that he has passed on.
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Incredible realism. I am awstruck!
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WOAH. If I hadn't been looking in drawings, I would have thought that that was a photograph. Amazing.
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wow. thats probably even more detailed than the photograph
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Brilliant. absolutely no imperfections, or any glitch. PErrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrfecccccccct.
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your one of my heroes......
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you are my hero!! 
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WHAT?!!!! That is a drawing?! I am speechless. I have seen alot of very detailed drawings by some amazing artists on this site but that surpasses them all. I have seen drawings that look like photographs but there has always been something that gives it away. This however, it is impossible to distinguish. The detail in the eye is breathtaking. The stuff around the pupil (I do not know it's name) is unbelieveable. The slight tears around the eyes. Amazing is all I can say.
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this HAS to be a photograph. wow. you are truly amazing. and im sorry for your loss
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Well I am sorry for your loss as well as mine (RIP Son)
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The amount of work you put in and how you've perfected your techniques is astonishing. This is unreal
I must have a serious look around to see how you scan/photo your images so well.
Truly brilliant.
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This is a DRAWING??
THIS is a drawing???
WOW
I WORSHIP YOU!!!
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My father just died in my arms, 6 days ago. i wish i could create a tribute like this for him..... awesome work.
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Thank you and I am truly sorry for your loss. When my step dad died in my arms it was the saddest day in my life, and at the same time a strangely freeing moment It will always be part of me. Dealing with it in my art was cathartic and in a way he lives on.
Armin
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this is so unbelieveable, soo freagon realistic 
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AMAZING! AMAZING! AMAZING!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Gorgeously done!!!! 
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i've stuck my face to the screen to find any flaws what-so-ever and theres none! how long do you spend on your drawing?
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I simply can't believe....
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hum... I feel...so so so so small... Spectacular! I love all of your works...They have life
How can you do this?
so wonderful
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this is a photo right, it has the camera details bottom right :S
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This is the most realistic drawing i've seen here. I REALLY like it....VERY good job!
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I'm am Extremely Sorry For your loss, I too just Lost my father this Monday As I held his hand. I know where your coming from. This Piece of Art Is Absolutely AMAZING. I'm a young traditional artist and I'm trying to Learn different techniques or "tricks". If you wouldn't Mind, I would love it if you would share your Knowledge with me and maybe teach me Something to better my artwork in hopes that one day I might be as succesful as you. Thank you So Much. - Becca
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my condolances.
this is truely gorgeous
how do you make the white
hairs over the black ones ?
jaako
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The drawing is superb but the background information made it for me.
Thank you.
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Das ist der absolute Wahnsinn, ich kann mir beim besten Willen nicht vorstellen wie man sowas mit dem Bleistift erarbeitet. Ich sitze jetzt schon eine ganze Weile vor den Bildern und kann es einfach nicht glauben. Das ist wirklich allererste Sahne, da kann man nur hoffen das man selber irgendwann auch mal so gut wird....
wirklich allergrößter Respekt vor der Perfektion...
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