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Published: 2008-01-11 23:02:38 +0000 UTC; Views: 3818; Favourites: 117; Downloads: 88
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My very first attempt at realistic pencil portraits. The scanner made the texture look less soft than what it really is.A4. Spent ~14 hours on it. Tools: H, HB and 4B pencils + eraser + toilet paper.
Referenced as directly as I could from Dark Headshot - 7 by
The title is from Janis Joplin lyrics. I listened to her quite a lot when I was starting this.
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Have you ever read Francesca Lia Block's 'Witch Baby'? This looks just like the nina bruja.
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No I haven't. Interesting
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She's described as having snarl-ball hair and jacaranda-blossom eyes, looking like she drifted down from another planet. She also plays ferocious drums.
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hey, I like it! keep working in pencils, your good. Great expression.
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Thank you for the feedback, much appreciated
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It looks really good, sort of chilling. The hair is shaded nicely and the way its tossed about really adds to the overall tone.
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Omg.. I love the hand, just really vivid 
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Oh my. The pose and the expression are arresting. I half expect her to move and scare me!
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Haha, thank you very much
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Wow, this is awesome! I love the sketchy feel about it and the wild hair. The hand looks perfect and the expression is awesome. Great work!
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great work on drawing! I love the expression of her face, it's very powerful
...for what did you use toilet paper? 
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But, still, it is different. 
But having said this, I'm not that pro
Thank you for the comment, much appreciated
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Thank you!
I am going to do some more -- they just take such a long time to draw and don't give me the colour frills that I need to live. So, it might take a while until I get there, sorry
But if you want to commission me to do a portrait of you or someone else, I am available. 
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Oh, good! Im glad you will do some more eventually..
you could do a portrait in color, tho.
No thanks, but it was nice of you to offer..<3 <3
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this is amazing
i love the hair, it looks like she had a psychopathic dream, woke up to her mother screaming at her to get up, and is about to attack her.
the hand is so veiny x3
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Thank you for the narrative, I'm glad the pic inspires you XD
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I love your art. I love this drawing.
I love Janis Joplin...great to know another person that still listens to her.
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Yeah, Joplin is one of the most powerful and sensitive singers of all time
Thank you very much, I'm rather proud of this drawing
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So beautiful . I love your lines and the emotion that you have captured here is stunning! That grip. WOW!!
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Thank you, I'm quite proud of it myself
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wow...thats amazing I am jealous at this point lol
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Serious thankies for all the favs
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I wish i could draw like this. love the look in the eyes
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Thank you very much. In the end it's a question of will and patience, nothing much else. Keep it up!
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Thank you, I'm glad you like it
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i really like this too!!! kind of crazy, but really nice all the same. i really like realistic portraits!! keep up the good work!
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The position and expression are amazing! Are you sure that is your first attempt at a realistic portrait?
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Thanks!
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Very nice drawing. Wow 14 hours? Thats how long I spend on a painting! You are very patient and the finished work is worth the effort you put in.
George
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Thank you. I've been practicing patient work processes recently. Pencil portraits have been a good exercise in that.
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