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The city of Philadelphia. I took extra care when etching City Hall, as it's my favorite landmark of the city. I documented and posted the progress of this piece on my blog (bryanetch.blogspot.com ), which can be found in the archives (2010).Thanks so much for all the kind words and to those who helped make this my first Daily Deviation!
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Comments: 917
Dr-Kineil-Wicks [2019-03-15 19:22:26 +0000 UTC]
Okay, this is just incredible. Doing a cityscape is impressive enough, but doing it on an Etch-a-Sketch? The detail is absolutely brilliant and I love it and must extend all the kudos to you.
Awesome job! Congrats on the Daily Deviation!
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angiee45 [2017-09-19 06:38:23 +0000 UTC]
This is a great view of the city. I live in Philly and I can easily make out the landmarks. It is not a perfect recreation of the city, but I think this is as close as anyone is going to get on an Etch a Sketch.
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ToyMari242 [2016-06-16 19:17:19 +0000 UTC]
Now that's dedication to my, amazing historical Philadelphia
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bryanetch In reply to MollyMittens [2014-12-17 21:52:58 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! So sorry for the delayed reply, I forgot this site existed for a few months... Take care and all the best
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MollyMittens In reply to bryanetch [2015-01-15 20:50:55 +0000 UTC]
Same here! I keep forgetting to reply to comments. Have a happy new year!
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bryanetch In reply to Ambivalent6 [2014-01-24 19:44:49 +0000 UTC]
Thank you, Ambivalent6! Appreciate it
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Ambivalent6 In reply to bryanetch [2014-02-17 06:52:39 +0000 UTC]
No worries, you have amazing skill.
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PAPhilly [2013-12-14 01:35:54 +0000 UTC]
Wow... I mean... WOW! This is amazing! it must have taken forever! Thanks for doing this! All of that detail is just... wow. Great job, 10/10.
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bryanetch In reply to PAPhilly [2014-01-06 23:36:13 +0000 UTC]
Thanks so much for the nice comment, happy to hear Philly people enjoy the sketch! Sorry for the late reply!
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JohnnyIsMyGoldSunset In reply to bryanetch [2013-06-07 20:39:36 +0000 UTC]
You're so welcome!
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bryanetch In reply to justrob [2013-08-30 00:54:13 +0000 UTC]
Whoa - just noticed this comment. First of all - If I were to spend 50 hours painting something (which nobody would probably ever see) would I still have no life, or does the medium justify the time? Van Gogh spent a lot of time painting, did he have no life at all? I'm nearly best in the world at this. I've been on TV, in newspapers. No life, I guess. What are you best in the world at?
Secondly, Fuck you.
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MichiGirl11 [2012-09-18 20:01:18 +0000 UTC]
That's...that's...amazing. Truly unique and well done!
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Fersium [2012-09-17 05:10:29 +0000 UTC]
It's stuff like this that makes me want to stop trying.
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bryanetch In reply to Fersium [2013-08-30 00:58:29 +0000 UTC]
Sorry I didnt reply, thanks for the comment. Never stop trying, you can do anything you can think of.
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creature111 [2012-08-18 02:11:14 +0000 UTC]
wai...di....you jus..... Ok this is just amazing
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JustLynnWeav [2012-06-30 03:36:42 +0000 UTC]
wow! my hometown in etch a sketch! this is amazing!!
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bryanetch In reply to JustLynnWeav [2012-07-04 02:31:43 +0000 UTC]
Thanks so much, glad you like my Philadelphia sketch. Philly is prob my second favorite city
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bryanetch In reply to HeavyRainIsFalling [2012-06-05 20:20:45 +0000 UTC]
Thanks for the nice comment, they go far and mean a lot.
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hi2u2day [2012-04-28 19:52:08 +0000 UTC]
I love this picture and hope you don't mind, I have included it in a small feature [link]
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bryanetch In reply to hi2u2day [2012-06-05 20:21:06 +0000 UTC]
Thanks so much for the feature! Sorry for the very delayed reply
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hi2u2day In reply to bryanetch [2012-06-16 09:16:15 +0000 UTC]
Delighted and No problem at all
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bryanetch In reply to JunoOfJetForce [2012-02-28 23:51:33 +0000 UTC]
I think this one probably took about 25 hours to complete. About an hour a night for 2-3 weeks. Most time I've spent on any one etch, so far. Thanks.
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JunoOfJetForce In reply to bryanetch [2012-03-03 20:38:37 +0000 UTC]
That being said, did you have any points where someone shook it and you had to do it from scratch?
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bryanetch In reply to JunoOfJetForce [2012-03-03 21:13:07 +0000 UTC]
Thankfully that's never happened to me. I usually drill holes into the back of the etch and drain out all the aluminum dust before I sketch the picture. The I cover the holes with tape and begin the etching, so they're semi-permanant when finished.
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Queen-In-Wonderland [2012-01-22 22:35:47 +0000 UTC]
Fantastic! This is so wonderful!!!!!!!!!!
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bryanetch In reply to Queen-In-Wonderland [2012-02-28 23:52:34 +0000 UTC]
Thanks for the kind words, I'm glad you like the etch! Sorry for the late reply
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Ostria [2011-12-08 21:46:40 +0000 UTC]
wtf.....you mean etch a sketch can actually make something like this O_O; And I thought making a circle was just an accomplishment XD
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bryanetch In reply to Ostria [2012-02-28 23:53:40 +0000 UTC]
Hey thanks for the comment! Just about anything you can draw on paper you can do on an etch-a-sketch. Gotta keep improving to get there..
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Preach-it [2011-12-07 10:55:06 +0000 UTC]
I'm guessing this was your only toy as a child?
But seriously there are no words to describe how awesome this is. When I saw the link I thought for sure this was a hoax or a photo shopped etch but... you did it. Great Job.
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bryanetch In reply to Preach-it [2012-02-28 23:56:14 +0000 UTC]
I definitely had one growing up, but I probably didn't use it any more than average. Wish I had though, I only figured out I was any good at this a couple years ago.. so much wasted time! Thanks so much! Sorry for the late reply :/
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askingmarks [2011-11-19 09:21:05 +0000 UTC]
how did u do that!?!?!?! i think that its especialy awesome cuz i lived near philidelphia
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NovaArt18 [2011-09-19 23:30:58 +0000 UTC]
whaaat! jfklskadlsadjkslask;lffffffffffffffffuuuuuuuuuuhhhh! I never knew this was possible ;U; amazing! ^^
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