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This is a picture of Katie Holmes... I just thought she was great in Disturbing Behavior. I loved the attitude with the leather jacket. I drew this because I thought it was a great example of a wonderful smile.8 1/2" X 11", 2hb, 3b, 4b, 5b, white pencil and paper smudge sticks along with toilet paper and 3 different erasures. My last picture I will ever do on 60lb paper... I will be using only 110lb in the future.
The picture I worked from was not very good and I think it shows in the work... Not one of my best but I do like the subject and the smile... enjoy!
P.S. For this piece I think it is best viewed while listening to "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams" by Green Day.
Not that I think the words fit the picture but more that I drew this during a difficult time in my life. The past few weeks have reminded me what it feels like to be alone. A feeling I am too familiar with. Drawing this picture has put a beautiful smile on a dark time.
"Boulevard Of Broken Dreams"
I walk a lonely road
The only one that I have ever known
Don't know where it goes
But it's home to me and I walk alone
I walk this empty street
On the Blvd. of broken dreams
Where the city sleeps
And I'm the only one and I walk alone
I walk alone
I walk alone
I walk alone
I walk a...
My shadows the only one that walks beside me
My shallow hearts the only thing that's beating
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
Till then I walk alone
Ah-Ah Ah-Ah Ah-Ah Ahhh
Ah-Ah Ah-Ah Ah-Ah Ahhh
I'm walking down the line
That divides me somewhere in my mind
On the border line of the edge
And where I walk alone
Read between the lines
What's fucked up and everything's all right
Check my vital signs to know I'm still alive
And I walk alone
I walk alone
I walk alone
I walk alone
I walk a...
My shadows the only one that walks beside me
My shallow hearts the only thing that's beating
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
Till then I walk alone
Ah-Ah Ah-Ah Ah-Ah Ahhh
Ah-Ah Ah-Ah Ah-Ah Ahhh
I walk this empty street
On the Blvd. of broken dreams
Where the city sleeps
And I'm the only one and I walk a..
My shadows the only one that walks beside me
My shallow hearts the only thing that's beating
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
Till then I walk away!
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Comments: 72
duckies [2004-09-30 00:15:11 +0000 UTC]
This is just sooo very brilliant! I knew it was Katie in an instant. Just as soon as I saw the thumbnail. Such a beautiful piece. This one has to be my fave to date and is definitely going into my favs! You're the best, Colin! Also, I think the smudging/shading is an awesome technique. Everyone does it differently. I had just read some earlier comments and thought you ought to know what I think. You're technique is truly unique and amazing and don't go changing that unless you just want to try different style!
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fastback73 In reply to duckies [2004-09-30 03:09:31 +0000 UTC]
You are so sweet... Thanks for the positive comments. I am not sure how I feel about it yet. I might do some work on it still. Some of the parts just don't seem right. Anyway your right, the way I shade has always just been a style of mine. Just like your style, I can always tell your work before I see the name because its so distinctive, Love your style too Ashie.
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duckies In reply to fastback73 [2004-10-01 05:11:19 +0000 UTC]
I hope you end of loving it like I do! I can always tell yours too. Even from just the thumbnail. It helps that I absolutely adore and admire your style too! I feel like my style is a combination of so many other artist's that I admire. Its what makes it my own. You are so very welcome. You just amaze me so much more with every piece!
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fastback73 In reply to duckies [2004-10-01 11:47:59 +0000 UTC]
All I can say is...
you are so sweet.
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LumpyGravy In reply to ??? [2004-09-29 18:07:05 +0000 UTC]
wow i think it looks great. i dont no what skeet is talking about smudging not being a skill. there is a lot of skill in involved in drawing something like this. i always though teeth were harder than anything to draw, they can destroy a great drawing but you pulled it off, they look perfect. you gotta luv that smile!
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fastback73 In reply to LumpyGravy [2004-09-29 22:41:17 +0000 UTC]
Thanks, I guess we all have different opinions. Thanks for your comments I always thought that smudging was worth something.
It took me a long time to learn how to do nothing. But that's why I post here to make myself better and constructive criticism is part of that. Skeet is not the first person to say that to me.
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LumpyGravy In reply to fastback73 [2004-09-29 23:41:47 +0000 UTC]
i think all of your drawings really show a lot of talent and skill
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fastback73 In reply to LumpyGravy [2004-09-29 23:45:43 +0000 UTC]
That was very kind, Thanks...
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e-maid In reply to ??? [2004-09-29 17:41:26 +0000 UTC]
Oh yes...this is absolutely Katie Holmes! You captured her smile very good!
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fastback73 In reply to e-maid [2004-09-29 22:42:01 +0000 UTC]
Thanks... I do love that smile.
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blue-rhapsody In reply to ??? [2004-09-29 17:03:02 +0000 UTC]
Once again hun you have created another awesome pic. You have such awesome talent Maybe next you could do a self portrait. That would definitely be a challenge that I'm sure you could meet
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fastback73 In reply to blue-rhapsody [2004-09-29 22:46:47 +0000 UTC]
Not ready for that yet but I will be drawing someone close to me soon. Thanks for the support. That was very nice.
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blue-rhapsody In reply to fastback73 [2004-09-30 17:31:50 +0000 UTC]
You are very welcome. I know you'll be ready for a self portrait eventually and I can't wait to see it
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blueflamingo In reply to ??? [2004-09-29 15:58:28 +0000 UTC]
i don't know who katie holmes is but that pic looks a lot like amber tamblyn, off joan of arcadia!
what's smudging?? sorry, i'm trying to actually learn something! lol
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fastback73 In reply to blueflamingo [2004-09-29 22:48:48 +0000 UTC]
Using toilet paper or a Q tip to blend the graphite. I have started using paper sticks.
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Skeet In reply to ??? [2004-09-29 15:11:51 +0000 UTC]
your too right! katie holmes has the CUTEST smile brilliantly drawn, although try to get the tones you need without smudging
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fastback73 In reply to Skeet [2004-09-29 15:21:35 +0000 UTC]
Thanks... your not the first to tell me that.
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Skeet In reply to fastback73 [2004-09-29 15:26:30 +0000 UTC]
i used to smudge aswell but believe me it will make you a better drawer if you can get the tones without smudging, theres no real skill in smudging
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