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joannesotoart β€” The Dark Knight

Published: 2012-11-17 01:09:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 4602; Favourites: 182; Downloads: 0
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Description 9" x 16". 6b pencil and 4b mechanical lead holder for Batman. 2h to 4b pencils and powdered charcoal for building. light powdered charcoal and dark powdered willow charcoal for smoke. smooth bristol paper.

Here is a link to a wip illustrating scale because he's actually pretty small: [link]

*NOTE: I will continue to replace this image until I finally take a decent photo of it. So sorry for the terrible photo!
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Comments: 99

Codinas In reply to ??? [2012-12-22 22:41:48 +0000 UTC]

Without doubt, that technical pencil is a good tool in your hands. And certainly we are eager to enjoy with your new works.
We wish that you spend a wonderful Christmas time!! too

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RayPelesko [2012-12-17 04:56:28 +0000 UTC]

Stunning drawing! Everything looks amazing, especially the smoke and detail you put into the background.

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joannesotoart In reply to RayPelesko [2012-12-17 15:24:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts. This is still my favorite drawing that I've completed so far.

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voncedie In reply to ??? [2012-12-17 02:52:42 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely awesome!

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joannesotoart In reply to voncedie [2012-12-17 15:29:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!!! I really think he's my best work so far. I'm so glad that you appreciate it.

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voncedie In reply to joannesotoart [2012-12-18 01:39:40 +0000 UTC]

You're most welcome!

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MLS-art [2012-12-08 00:18:23 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!!!

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joannesotoart In reply to MLS-art [2012-12-10 00:31:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much Martin! I really appreciate your wonderful comment.
...and thank you also for watching and for adding this drawing to your favourites list.

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MLS-art In reply to joannesotoart [2012-12-31 23:12:23 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure

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DaniiSantos [2012-12-02 13:05:44 +0000 UTC]

Work awesome!!

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joannesotoart In reply to DaniiSantos [2012-12-03 18:05:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much and thank you also for the llama!

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DaniiSantos In reply to joannesotoart [2012-12-03 18:14:39 +0000 UTC]

youΒ΄re very welcome!!!

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Dragonfairy28 [2012-11-29 22:21:01 +0000 UTC]

I love this one and my hubby is amazed by it! Superb!

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joannesotoart In reply to Dragonfairy28 [2012-11-29 23:42:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I'm now in the process of working on another one of these big complex drawings with a full background, complete with haze/smoke. It is taking forever!!!

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Dragonfairy28 In reply to joannesotoart [2012-11-30 21:11:00 +0000 UTC]

I admire your patience on these ones I find I can run out of enthusiasm sometimes on inanimate stuff

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joannesotoart In reply to Dragonfairy28 [2012-11-30 23:25:38 +0000 UTC]

I lose patience with pretty much everything that I draw! LOL.

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Dragonfairy28 In reply to joannesotoart [2012-12-01 19:13:22 +0000 UTC]

Lol!! Glad I'm not the only one

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TheReaverr In reply to ??? [2012-11-28 00:12:57 +0000 UTC]

Whoa, this is awesome. I love the smoke and the general shading of this, you did a really good job at it

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joannesotoart In reply to TheReaverr [2012-11-28 17:10:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!!! ...and thanks for the fav!
I'm working on another big piece similar to this, with a lot of detail, dark tones, and a textured background. I've fallen in love with this kind of drawing.

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TheReaverr In reply to joannesotoart [2012-11-28 18:42:33 +0000 UTC]

No problem
Awesome, are you going to put it on deviantArt too? Can't wait to see it if you do

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joannesotoart In reply to TheReaverr [2012-11-28 18:47:39 +0000 UTC]

Yes, but I just need to get a better camera. I've been using my iPhone for larger drawings and I'm a terrible photographer.
I may post an iPhone image and then replace it later.

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MightyMorphinPower4 In reply to ??? [2012-11-24 22:25:22 +0000 UTC]

Awesome

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joannesotoart In reply to MightyMorphinPower4 [2012-11-24 23:13:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much and thank you for the favs!!!

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moustasha83 [2012-11-23 21:35:29 +0000 UTC]

The drawing that changed my world forever, it was and still is the most inspiring drawing i've ever seen. The detail, the time and the dedication are all present in this piece and it's jaw dropping.
Since that day I have pushed myself harder, slept less and lost weight...I will not rest until I produce something half as good as this :-D

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joannesotoart In reply to moustasha83 [2012-11-24 03:33:26 +0000 UTC]

Awww, thanks again, Tasha. You've always been so encouraging and positive about this drawing. I really do appreciate it!
I'm really glad that this drawing has inspired other artists to try new things and take a leap into unknown territory. It's really the only way to grow as an artist.
My own hand and eye skills have completely skyrocketed since working on this drawing. I am so glad that I decided to just go for it instead of letting my fear stop me.
I sometimes look at this drawing and wish I knew how it was drawn, until I remember that I drew it.

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stonedsour887 [2012-11-23 19:14:44 +0000 UTC]

Excellent drawing, love the details!
Keep up the good work

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joannesotoart In reply to stonedsour887 [2012-11-23 19:39:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!!! This is truly encouraging coming from you. I really appreciate it. In fact, my next drawing will be similarly challenging, if not more. You inspire me to want to work harder to improve.

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stonedsour887 In reply to joannesotoart [2012-11-25 09:21:18 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!!
I'm glad that you think so

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Jedd-the-Jedi In reply to ??? [2012-11-21 01:22:05 +0000 UTC]

All kinds of incredible, photo-realistic with a distinct personality that only a hand-drawn piece of art can possess...love the definition and textures of Batman's armour and especially his cowl, and the use of the willow charcoal for the smoke! Fantastic.

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joannesotoart In reply to Jedd-the-Jedi [2012-11-21 02:05:19 +0000 UTC]

Wow, thanks so much for the crit! I put a lot of myself into this piece and I'm so glad that you appreciate and notice all of my efforts.

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Jedd-the-Jedi In reply to joannesotoart [2012-11-21 07:44:41 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome, it's well-deserved praise!

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TedTeddNTeddy [2012-11-20 23:59:54 +0000 UTC]

Pretty sick

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joannesotoart In reply to TedTeddNTeddy [2012-11-21 00:05:12 +0000 UTC]

LOL... um, I'll take that as a compliment. Thank you!!!

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Paul-Shanghai In reply to ??? [2012-11-20 23:33:14 +0000 UTC]

I have read all your comments, and think you need to take a deep breath this is epic - absolutely incredible piece, not jus the technical rendering of Batman, and the detailing on the building - but the overall feel and concept are fantastic - great work.

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joannesotoart In reply to Paul-Shanghai [2012-11-20 23:39:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much for your great comment! When I first thought about drawing this image, I knew it was kind of a crazy idea, but I decided to just go for it. So glad I did, and so glad that you like it!

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Paul-Shanghai In reply to joannesotoart [2012-11-20 23:44:38 +0000 UTC]

Well it is a superb piece, I have a couple of 'epic' drawings on the go (6 months and counting!) myself, and know what it means to drag yourself back to them, never thinking that you will finish them, never thinking that the effort is worth it - your drawing has inspired me to go back and stick a few more hours (days/months!) back into them again - so thank you

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joannesotoart In reply to Paul-Shanghai [2012-11-20 23:48:44 +0000 UTC]

I'm so glad that I can inspire you in any way. After posting this in my gallery, I've learned to appreciate it again. I'm looking forward to starting another epic piece this weekend, though I doubt I'll be able to top this one any time soon.

I hope you enjoy working on your drawings again. That's really what's most important.

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DnnRarityFan1 In reply to ??? [2012-11-20 22:46:07 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic !

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joannesotoart In reply to DnnRarityFan1 [2012-11-20 23:09:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I'm so happy that you like him! Really appreciate it.

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Ajl007 In reply to ??? [2012-11-20 22:27:55 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!!!!

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joannesotoart In reply to Ajl007 [2012-11-20 23:06:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so very much! I really appreciate your great comment.

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Kalgoras In reply to ??? [2012-11-18 16:38:20 +0000 UTC]

Nice work Love the misty effects behind the figure

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joannesotoart In reply to Kalgoras [2012-11-18 18:56:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I'm excited to do more of this type of drawing.

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Kalgoras In reply to joannesotoart [2012-11-21 08:55:29 +0000 UTC]

Welcome

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WhizzieWhizzer In reply to ??? [2012-11-17 01:14:30 +0000 UTC]

wow I think I like this wider shot better, it has more of a sense of power I think......
fantastic work J!!!

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joannesotoart In reply to WhizzieWhizzer [2012-11-17 01:31:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!!! I just finished touching it up. I can't seem to get good shot of it, but you get the idea. I guess I can draw a bit, but I'm a terrible photographer.

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WhizzieWhizzer In reply to joannesotoart [2012-11-18 00:11:49 +0000 UTC]

hey it looks good, I like the photo, it's got that smokey feel to it, brilliant work!!

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joannesotoart In reply to WhizzieWhizzer [2012-11-18 19:03:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I drew this about a month ago, and finally worked up the nerve to add some charcoal powder over the pencil on the building. I couldn't decide whether to leave it light and crisp or a little darker and smokey.

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