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jessehbechtold — Benjamin Franklin and the Kite
Published: 2012-01-22 04:13:38 +0000 UTC; Views: 1748; Favourites: 27; Downloads: 0
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A commission from my father to give to a gentlemen he works with who adores Ben Franklin. To be honest I'm quite proud of this picture if for no other reason it allows me the rare opportunity to enjoy one of my pictures as just a viewer. Something all too rare. Any comments welcome!Pen and Ink on Bristol Board
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So well done, charming and beautifully illustrated!
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Great drawing, he really looks like he's having fun.
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I think he is...just wait for the lightening jolt though!
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you've made even Benjamin Franklin seem interesting in this illustration haha, his expression and pose are great! I really love the way you've framed the composition and the pen mark making is awesome, Nice work!!
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This is awesome! I really envy your technique - it's very precise and it makes the whole composition that much neater 
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I hope it doesn't disappoint! Thanks for the kind words, and technique, honestly, is part of the reason I love pen drawing, you can enjoy the "how" as well as the "why" as it were.
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I agree! Technique says a lot about a piece of art, and the artist!
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Wonderful technique, detail, shading, and overall feel. You've captured that feeling of the joy he must have felt from pure, raw discovery. The perspective is absolutely amazing as well.
Requested in any group I have where it fits haha
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Thank you very much! It was great fun to do, though the roof shingles got a bit repetitive, but it's worth it in the end
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