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Published: 2006-09-23 13:05:36 +0000 UTC; Views: 2907; Favourites: 23; Downloads: 13
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Description Part of my "Silver Screen Legends" series. The scan of this sketch came out horrible, so I did some very minor touch up and adjustments digitally. Next I have to smooth things out and color this digitally.

medium: Derwent pencil
reference : photo by George Hurrell

View the sketch process here: [link]

edited: Photo by George Hurrell (not Thomas Hurrell)
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Comments: 51

liquidd-1 In reply to ??? [2006-11-20 18:58:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! What a coincedence, so am I . heh heh! I really want to finish this, it's just that time is so scarce. Ah well, I have a couple of partially colored WIPs in my Scraps section.

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Rickbw1 In reply to liquidd-1 [2006-11-20 19:00:13 +0000 UTC]

I hear you about the scarcity of time. Good luck. looking forward to seeing the end result

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GhettOtter [2006-11-08 10:31:54 +0000 UTC]

Even though I'm a swede and all, I think Greta Garbo is annoyingly overrated. The expression she has in your picture is something she kind of used everywhere, and I think that kind of says it all.

The picture is neat though. Very well drawn, I would've liked a little more even-coloured, and darker "hat" though.

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longtail [2006-10-15 10:27:07 +0000 UTC]

Amazing shading!

Ah, she was a beautifull person

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liquidd-1 In reply to longtail [2006-10-16 15:02:26 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, she was very pretty. So tormented though.

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TATHart [2006-10-14 04:40:06 +0000 UTC]

VERY NICE! I actually saw your video on YouTube first, then followed the link here...I was going to say something about the photographer, because I noticed at the begining of your video that I had said Thomas Hurrell...and being the Garbo afficionado I am I KNEW it was George Hurrell (not to mention I own a poster sized picture of Garbo from this same sitting she did with Hurrell for promotions for the movie Romance) But I see you got that settled, he he...very nice work, and I mean it!!!

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liquidd-1 In reply to TATHart [2006-10-16 15:08:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. Yeah, I don't know why I credited Thomas Hurrell, but yes I fixed it. Glad you like the piece so far.

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maria-jaujou [2006-10-13 19:01:22 +0000 UTC]

this is just stunning.


is that how you do a lot of your pieces? pencil drawing, smooth, color digitally?

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liquidd-1 In reply to maria-jaujou [2006-10-16 15:11:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you . Most of my pieces are done that way, but now that I have a tablet I generally sketch completely on the computer and then color.

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maria-jaujou In reply to liquidd-1 [2006-10-16 19:05:56 +0000 UTC]

it's a great technique makes the piece chock full of texture

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indirillan [2006-10-10 06:52:43 +0000 UTC]

It's a very good pencil work, liquidd ! I'm wainting the finish !

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liquidd-1 In reply to indirillan [2006-10-16 15:18:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. heh heh.. me too. Hopefully I'll be able to find some time to finish it.

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percipient [2006-10-10 06:16:23 +0000 UTC]

How do you get proportions down so well without a grid of some sort? Though, I never use a grid, it takes me quite a while to get proper proportions.

I'm surprised you didn't use a blending stump or any of the other stuff most artists use.

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liquidd-1 In reply to percipient [2006-10-16 16:11:15 +0000 UTC]

Well, first of all, don't be fooled by the video. I didn't complete this piece in under 10 minutes (it actually took me around 14 hours. I draw very slow because Iwhen I use a reference photo I "eye" it for a while to gauge correct proportions and values. I stopped using grids in when I was in high school.

I used to blend with my finger (occassionally still do), but I found that pieces come out much nicer and fresh when I don't and instead shade with the pencil and avoid the "smudge" look. And I do use a kneaded eraser from time to time for highlighting and lightening of values..

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percipient In reply to liquidd-1 [2006-10-16 21:38:28 +0000 UTC]

Depending on the type of face, I usually use a tissue. Gives a better softer type of look.
And it takes me a looong ass time to get the proper proportions. The two main reasons I never used a grid was because:
a) I want to be able to do it without a grid.
b) I'm lazy.

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Virus-Tormentor [2006-09-28 21:46:51 +0000 UTC]

When I saw the smaller image at the favorites of a friend of mine, I thought that it was a photograph , It's a great portrait !

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liquidd-1 In reply to Virus-Tormentor [2006-10-02 11:43:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, otherdruid. Yes, I'm surprised at how realistic it came out in the thumbnail.

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Virus-Tormentor In reply to liquidd-1 [2006-10-02 15:26:58 +0000 UTC]

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bigmanhaywood [2006-09-26 15:22:55 +0000 UTC]

simply incredible. Even though its WIP, the detail you've acheived is amazing - looking at the thumbnail I thought it was a photo!

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liquidd-1 In reply to bigmanhaywood [2006-09-26 22:40:12 +0000 UTC]

A happy mistake. I don't try to do photo realism, but I don't complain when it happens. Thanks, haywood!

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unHnu [2006-09-25 19:59:01 +0000 UTC]

Amazing detail. You are a very talented artist. Garbo....what a hotty!!!

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liquidd-1 In reply to unHnu [2006-09-26 22:40:55 +0000 UTC]

Yes, she was beautiful. Thanks, unHnu!

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TheLesserOne [2006-09-24 21:36:29 +0000 UTC]

ITS INCREDIBLY PERFECT!!!!! gorgeous!!!

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liquidd-1 In reply to TheLesserOne [2006-09-26 22:46:02 +0000 UTC]

Well, not yet, but hopefully it'll get there. Thanks, TLO!

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SevenWatersClub [2006-09-24 12:00:38 +0000 UTC]

so beautifull. great work, well done

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liquidd-1 In reply to SevenWatersClub [2006-09-26 22:48:30 +0000 UTC]

: D

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emaghrabi [2006-09-24 00:05:21 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing.

I love it.. great job so far..

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liquidd-1 In reply to emaghrabi [2006-09-26 22:43:24 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, emaghrabi!

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Karin80 [2006-09-24 00:01:38 +0000 UTC]

Wow

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liquidd-1 In reply to Karin80 [2006-09-26 22:43:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank ya

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syfe [2006-09-23 18:38:41 +0000 UTC]

wonderful it almost looks like a photograph

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liquidd-1 In reply to syfe [2006-09-26 22:42:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Wasn't intentional, but I guess when you work from a photograph that's what happens sometimes.

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Hera-of-Stockholm [2006-09-23 18:34:46 +0000 UTC]

As I said in your journal - this is awesome stuff

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liquidd-1 In reply to Hera-of-Stockholm [2006-10-02 11:26:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. I like the way it looks in b&w, but to be honest I really can't wait to color this piece.

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Hera-of-Stockholm In reply to liquidd-1 [2006-10-02 20:04:47 +0000 UTC]

I guess I'll be a hit to see!

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liquidd-1 In reply to Hera-of-Stockholm [2006-10-16 16:42:45 +0000 UTC]

heh, I hope so.

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ElviraVonNosferatus [2006-09-23 18:20:52 +0000 UTC]

precious!

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liquidd-1 In reply to ElviraVonNosferatus [2006-10-16 16:51:04 +0000 UTC]

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Moe-Gab [2006-09-23 15:33:33 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! I watched you sketch this on the link you poseted, may I say I'm truly jealous. You've got amazing artist skills...can't wait to see this done!

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liquidd-1 In reply to Moe-Gab [2006-09-26 22:05:39 +0000 UTC]

You're far too kind, Moe. Thanks!

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Moe-Gab In reply to liquidd-1 [2006-09-27 03:09:09 +0000 UTC]

Hey, I meant every word.

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LUNIAJD [2006-09-23 14:38:30 +0000 UTC]

Lovely, beautiful ... so artistic

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liquidd-1 In reply to LUNIAJD [2006-09-26 22:04:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank ya!

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brianne333 [2006-09-23 14:24:09 +0000 UTC]

Nicely done! This will be a nice series to see, I was always a fan of the old silver screen legends. Thanks for sharing the sketch process too, that was nice to watch!

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liquidd-1 In reply to brianne333 [2006-09-26 22:03:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Brie! You know what's weird? A friend pointed out this observation to me after seeing my list. Remember Madonna's song "Vogue" ? I'm doing each one of the legends she mentioned in that song (plus two others). Thought that was weird because I wasn't inspired by that song, but instead by the song "Bette Davis' Eyes"

Glad you liked the video! Might do a tutorial series one day.

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Rita-Ria [2006-09-23 13:48:41 +0000 UTC]

FANTASTIC artwork

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liquidd-1 In reply to Rita-Ria [2006-09-26 22:50:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for all of the kind words on my pieces here and through out the web, Rita. I'm glad that you enjoy my work.

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Rita-Ria In reply to liquidd-1 [2006-09-27 06:08:44 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome - I really love your work

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nntrung [2006-09-23 13:10:05 +0000 UTC]

nice drawing but the hand is a bit weird

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liquidd-1 In reply to nntrung [2006-09-23 13:12:31 +0000 UTC]

Yep, but note that this isn't really a completed piece yet. It's a WIP.

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