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Published: 2013-12-13 13:03:50 +0000 UTC; Views: 2411; Favourites: 49; Downloads: 0
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Derwent graphic and Progresso graphite pencils, HB,B,3B,6B&8B, on A3 smooth card.
I wanted to practise drawing hair because I find it pretty difficult. So I thought I'd try an image with curly hair because of the defined structure. I'd found the reference on the web a little while ago but can't find it now - I think it might have been a young Brooke Shields. I'd also decided to try some different paper, a really smooth card from a local stationary store - not the best decision. I think the card had a plastic layer which didn't take the soft graphite very well. But I stuck with it.
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Oh my this is wonderful. I'm collecting for a feature on the graphite/charcoal artists.
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You did a great job Kath! I haven't attempted curly hair (and I don't intend to, lol!) because of the scary details and definition. 
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Thanks heaps, Joanna!
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Awesome job. Great depth on the curls..be proud of this.
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Thank you, Rob, much appreciated! I'm getting there, not quite the depth and detail of your "Selfish", but I'll try another one soon.
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Well, I love that you picked a challenging one. I can't wait to see.
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Thank you Michael, much appreciated!
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Nicely done! Hair came out nice. What tools/technique did you use?
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Thank you, Joe, much appreciated! I use graphite pencils, of course, paper stubs/tortillons and tissue for blending and Faber-Castell pencil erasers, pink/soft and white/hard, which can be sharpened and are good for lifting small/fine amounts of graphite. And a lot of patience!
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Thank you Karin,
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You're very welcome Kath
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