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silkenrose In reply to ??? [2005-03-24 01:36:08 +0000 UTC]

and to add to my comment above, i think the eagle is one of the most magestic and sometimes misunderstood animal in the world... it sits on its perch and its look holds all the wisdom we would ever need in a single glance... i love it, thankyou for sharing it with us

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dearestinuyasha1 In reply to ??? [2005-03-24 00:59:11 +0000 UTC]

AHH! gorgeous work!!

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HOULY1970 In reply to dearestinuyasha1 [2005-03-28 23:53:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Christina

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dearestinuyasha1 In reply to HOULY1970 [2005-03-29 00:37:38 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome, John

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sandyclaws In reply to ??? [2005-03-24 00:58:28 +0000 UTC]

extremely well done! absolutley amazing detail and shading.

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HOULY1970 In reply to sandyclaws [2005-03-28 23:56:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks John

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mnmcandiez In reply to ??? [2005-03-24 00:16:19 +0000 UTC]

awesome howd long it take?

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HOULY1970 In reply to mnmcandiez [2005-03-29 00:04:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Candra,

It took maybe ..... 10 - 12 hours

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DrUnKChIcKeN In reply to ??? [2005-03-23 23:46:32 +0000 UTC]

hey, nice, love your drawings, im doing a drawing of a bald eagle as a comission for the principal at my high school, heh, maybe you can give me some tips.

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HOULY1970 In reply to DrUnKChIcKeN [2005-03-29 01:32:46 +0000 UTC]

Hey ... good for you on the commission .... Kinda hard to give you tips in type my friend ..... You'd have to ask me more specific questions for me to be able to help you in that way.

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Shangri--la In reply to ??? [2005-03-23 23:34:59 +0000 UTC]

beautiful!

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HOULY1970 In reply to Shangri--la [2005-03-29 01:58:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Bethany

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o-Marin-o In reply to ??? [2005-03-23 23:31:30 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!! Great work!! ^-^

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HOULY1970 In reply to o-Marin-o [2005-03-29 02:34:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Jordana,

You have a great gallery as well. Nice work

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Modzzz In reply to ??? [2005-03-23 23:26:29 +0000 UTC]

Wow , AMAZING!

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HOULY1970 In reply to Modzzz [2005-03-29 03:11:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Maude,

Nice to see someone from nearby. Nice photos as well ... reminds me I'm due for a visit to the city.

Take care

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infernosaviour In reply to ??? [2005-03-23 23:22:48 +0000 UTC]

diz is f ace man...seriously...really good..very real! gonna add 2 me fav!

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HOULY1970 In reply to infernosaviour [2005-03-29 03:15:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you yearit

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amsel In reply to ??? [2005-03-23 23:11:33 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is absolutely amazing. I'm in awe. o.o
(Sorry if this posts twice. My browser timed out.)

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HOULY1970 In reply to amsel [2005-03-29 03:39:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Julian,

and no it only posted once.

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Snotted In reply to ??? [2005-03-23 23:01:12 +0000 UTC]

My gosh that's incredible. How long did it take you to do that?

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HOULY1970 In reply to Snotted [2005-03-29 04:52:56 +0000 UTC]

Ten to twelve hours, give or take a few

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astercrow In reply to ??? [2005-03-23 22:34:13 +0000 UTC]

These really are amazing birds! And you did an excellent job on this...I love how soft the feathers are. Gotta fav this, it blows all my drawings away. Simply gorgeous work.

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HOULY1970 In reply to astercrow [2005-03-29 14:45:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks I'm glad you like it ....

I checked out your work ... That Spotted Owl done with the tablet ... It's great.

I also like the kudu too .... must do a Kudu now .... groan.

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astercrow In reply to HOULY1970 [2005-04-15 21:41:58 +0000 UTC]

thanks a lot, and good luck on the kudu. you'll enjoy doing the antlers/horns
sorry for the late reply, been away from DA for a bit. but, thanks again.

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Wavecaster In reply to ??? [2005-03-23 22:29:16 +0000 UTC]

amazing!!!!

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HOULY1970 In reply to Wavecaster [2005-03-29 14:48:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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atlantiluna In reply to ??? [2005-03-23 22:09:51 +0000 UTC]

So realsitic! Incredibly and absolutely beautiful work!

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HOULY1970 In reply to atlantiluna [2005-03-29 14:58:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Maria

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bakubreath In reply to ??? [2005-03-23 22:03:06 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful image. The detail in the wings is very well done. Especially with all the tattered ends and ruffled areas. The beak and head are nicely done and well proportioned to the rest of the body. Kudos!

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HOULY1970 In reply to bakubreath [2005-03-29 15:08:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Dara,

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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HOULY1970 In reply to Phoxeh [2005-03-29 15:30:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Jessica,

Yes it's in pencil ... I have tried many kinds and grades over the years ... All I use these days is a 6b woodless graphite pencil ... or rather many of them. I'll tranfer my sketch onto the paper with a harder pencil and graphite transfer paper. Then do the rest with my pile of softer 6B pencils.

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Phoxeh In reply to HOULY1970 [2005-04-02 18:21:18 +0000 UTC]

i must say, i love your pencil work
i need to draw/sketch more...

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HOULY1970 In reply to Phoxeh [2005-04-04 15:48:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Jessica

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HOULY1970 In reply to evanescencechick89 [2005-03-29 15:35:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Melissa,

I'm grateful

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HOULY1970 In reply to Angel-of-Justice [2005-03-29 15:43:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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imaginee In reply to ??? [2005-03-23 21:22:11 +0000 UTC]

You are such a talented artist, I love this portrait very much! Eagles are beautiful birds and you captured that perfectly with your pencils!

Congratulations on the DD once again!

Take care
~Linda

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HOULY1970 In reply to imaginee [2005-03-29 15:58:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Linda,

I must confess .... You are an absolutely wonderful artist as well .... onto my friend list you go milady.

I'll have to keep an eye on what spills from your fingertips.

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punkVSbum In reply to ??? [2005-03-23 21:04:42 +0000 UTC]

very cool!!

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HOULY1970 In reply to punkVSbum [2005-03-29 16:04:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Tatty

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HOULY1970 In reply to gemelli [2005-03-29 16:50:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Samantha

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gemelli In reply to HOULY1970 [2005-03-29 16:53:22 +0000 UTC]

your welcome John

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First-Mate-Nobeard In reply to ??? [2005-03-23 20:31:36 +0000 UTC]

one of these birds happens to have a nest behind my house in washington. it comes by every day and lands in the trees in our back yard. its a really beautiful bird. i want to leave it fish and stuff but i know i should let it do everything on its own.


sigh. what a great drawing though.

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HOULY1970 In reply to First-Mate-Nobeard [2005-03-29 17:00:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Alex,

I'm glad that you like it.

and yeah you needed leave any fish .... It has all the tools it needs to get a meal ... they are an Apex predator. You're lucky you have one so close to you.

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E-k-o In reply to ??? [2005-03-23 20:27:49 +0000 UTC]

-gasps- wow...I absolutally love it, the wings and feathers are absolutally amazing. Though to me the head looks just a tad bit small...but that does not scrub on the fact that this is an amazing picture....GOOD job ^^

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HOULY1970 In reply to E-k-o [2005-03-29 19:37:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Ashley,

The head looks small because of the perspective of the Drawing ... also it's a winter scene although it cannot be told by my drawing.

Birds lift their feathers up some to better keep warm. It makes the body look a bit out of skew with the head.

I'm glad that you enjoyed it though

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