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kelch12 β€” Shallow Depth of Feel by-nc-nd

Published: 2012-06-28 07:23:49 +0000 UTC; Views: 8995; Favourites: 419; Downloads: 119
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Description Here is my first full body figure drawing. I love the different contrast in textures and the pose of the model. It was love at first sight, and I decided to make a drawing of it.

I felt like my hard work has been paid off so far. I know it's not perfect and there's always room for improvement. At the same time, I don't want to linger on the same drawing forever. Here is what I came up with with nearly a month of restless nights (besides my day job.)

I named this "Shallow Depth of Feel." It's my pun of the phrase "shallow depth of field." In photography, it's the contrast between focus and out-of-focus objects within the same image so the main subject is emphasize. I use "FEEL" because there is emotion in it. Ironically, it's not that "shallow."

What do you think? Leave me a comment or favorite/like it if you like. Thanks for watching!

Pencil: 4H, 2H, HB, 2B, & 4B
Paper: 11x14 Strathmore 300 Bristol Vellum
Other: kneaded eraser, electric eraser, and brush
Duration: 05/30/2012 ~ 06/27/2012

Reference: [link]
Drawing: Kelvin Chen

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Comments: 142

azureastra7 In reply to ??? [2012-07-01 01:20:22 +0000 UTC]

Fabric just kills me. Nice story.

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kelch12 In reply to azureastra7 [2012-07-01 16:29:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for your comment

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yulii In reply to ??? [2012-06-30 21:46:41 +0000 UTC]

wow this is absolutely beautiful. the detail is awesome. !!!!!!!!

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kelch12 In reply to yulii [2012-07-01 16:29:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for noticing

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tifa-X In reply to ??? [2012-06-30 21:06:26 +0000 UTC]

How is this not perfect?!

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kelch12 In reply to tifa-X [2012-07-01 16:29:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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RougeCrow In reply to ??? [2012-06-29 22:11:05 +0000 UTC]

This is amazingly drawn!!

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kelch12 In reply to RougeCrow [2012-06-30 02:55:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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RougeCrow In reply to kelch12 [2012-07-02 08:08:57 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome ^^

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Larc-Romeo [2012-06-29 13:41:19 +0000 UTC]

wonderful work my friend, some really technically challenging aspects have been managed quite expertly.
Well done Kelvin.

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kelch12 In reply to Larc-Romeo [2012-06-30 02:55:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Carl.

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Larc-Romeo In reply to kelch12 [2012-06-30 08:22:22 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome.

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Igorxxx70 [2012-06-29 11:25:29 +0000 UTC]

nice clothe

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kelch12 In reply to Igorxxx70 [2012-06-30 02:55:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Feagaer In reply to ??? [2012-06-29 08:35:32 +0000 UTC]

wow, the detail here is stunning!
amazing work!

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kelch12 In reply to Feagaer [2012-06-30 02:55:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for your support!

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DarkSamurai-7 In reply to ??? [2012-06-29 06:31:01 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful work, love the fabric.

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kelch12 In reply to DarkSamurai-7 [2012-06-30 02:56:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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DarkSamurai-7 In reply to kelch12 [2012-07-02 06:51:48 +0000 UTC]

Np

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KaytlynES In reply to ??? [2012-06-29 02:48:02 +0000 UTC]

Mind-blowing. Very wonderful work.

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kelch12 In reply to KaytlynES [2012-06-30 02:56:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks you.

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tcwoua In reply to ??? [2012-06-29 01:44:02 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations! Your entry has been level up to a+ gallery at keep up the good work!

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kelch12 In reply to tcwoua [2012-06-30 02:56:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Spellprints In reply to ??? [2012-06-29 01:33:48 +0000 UTC]

so many details ... I don't know where to look. amazing !

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kelch12 In reply to Spellprints [2012-06-30 02:57:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for noticing!

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Acaroline05 In reply to ??? [2012-06-29 00:43:25 +0000 UTC]

This is gorgeous! Details and contrast are stunning, IΒ΄ve feature your work in my journal

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kelch12 In reply to Acaroline05 [2012-06-30 02:57:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for featuring!

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bluepygmy In reply to ??? [2012-06-28 19:47:39 +0000 UTC]

Like I said excellent work. Worth all the work you have put into it. Well done!

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kelch12 In reply to bluepygmy [2012-06-30 02:57:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for your support!

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FrankGo In reply to ??? [2012-06-28 18:59:10 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful.. love the details

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kelch12 In reply to FrankGo [2012-06-30 02:57:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for noticing!

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sweetmarly In reply to ??? [2012-06-28 18:12:10 +0000 UTC]

Oh my this is lovely....I am envious of your talent and your patience in creating this wonderful piece of art. The detail in the fabric and the water is breathtaking. It is spectacular as it is but were you ever tempted to draw the robe in the original red colour?

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kelch12 In reply to sweetmarly [2012-06-30 02:58:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!
I stopped when I feel like it

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jazzilady [2012-06-28 17:00:45 +0000 UTC]

This is so beautiful! You are very talented!

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kelch12 In reply to jazzilady [2012-06-30 02:58:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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jazzilady In reply to kelch12 [2012-06-30 16:27:09 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure!

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Hudojnica In reply to ??? [2012-06-28 16:50:16 +0000 UTC]

I am very glad that my stock inspired you on creation of fine work

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kelch12 In reply to Hudojnica [2012-06-30 02:59:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!
I am grateful for that!

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MichaelNorwood In reply to ??? [2012-06-28 16:45:11 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous work, Kelvin.

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kelch12 In reply to MichaelNorwood [2012-06-30 02:59:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks you.

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Stercilus In reply to ??? [2012-06-28 15:29:49 +0000 UTC]

I want more stuff like this on the front page!

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kelch12 In reply to Stercilus [2012-06-30 02:59:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for your support!

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Seabit In reply to ??? [2012-06-28 15:08:41 +0000 UTC]

This is so perfect!

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kelch12 In reply to Seabit [2012-06-30 03:01:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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Seabit In reply to kelch12 [2012-06-30 03:42:55 +0000 UTC]

YouΒ΄re welcome!

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Boneappetit [2012-06-28 14:57:41 +0000 UTC]

Wow, excellent work !

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kelch12 In reply to Boneappetit [2012-06-30 03:01:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks you.

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Boneappetit In reply to kelch12 [2012-06-30 04:56:39 +0000 UTC]

U R very welcome, great job !

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Aethriatan In reply to ??? [2012-06-28 14:46:37 +0000 UTC]

Amazing work!

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kelch12 In reply to Aethriatan [2012-06-30 03:01:40 +0000 UTC]

Thanks you.

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