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Published: 2007-04-30 11:13:16 +0000 UTC; Views: 2730; Favourites: 20; Downloads: 69
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I've finally found a couple of hours to dedicate to Mariah Carey's portrait.I was really relaxed and after having continued just a little bit her hair I moved to the dress' tie and decided it was easier, after a long break, to focus my attention to that part which is basically built by contrasts.
I used a bit of dark to separate the tie from her skin, and brushes to delicately blend the graphite and create the reflections of the silky fabric.
Now I'll try to work again on the hair - ouch it will be hard! he he he
* Derwent graphite pencils (from 3H to 5B)
* Faber-Castell black watercolor pencil
* Arches hot-press watercolor paper
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Amazing, thus far. Like all your other work: It's an inspiration!
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Well, what can I say, looks perfect!
I'm amazed by your skills drawing hair, and getting the different textures. I'm speachless...
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looks great!!! sheesh haven't u been working on this for like 2 years?
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naahhh I've started it in june 2006 but I've been busy with exams at University and I've also worked on a commissioned portrait recently.
Now I'll try to finish Mariah Carey's portrait as soon as possible
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OMG, totally amazing so far! excellent shadings and very good drawn hair!
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I wish I were this good!
This is one of the best Mariah's Ive ever seen
Iam drawing Amy Winehouse right now..have you heard of her? Shes this soul singer from England...
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this is coming along so well! what on earth are you going to do with it whe u finish..sell it i hope n get a lot of money cos it deserves it!
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yeah.. some thousands dollars in my pocket would fit right in
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I'll work on it next week-end too
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gah unreal! everything in this drawing is spot on, can't wait to see it finished!
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I cant get over those teeth. They're the most perfectly drawn teeth I've ever seen.
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thank you! hehe I 
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Very nice, and sharp quality. Curious though: do you ever do anything to differ the drawing from its photo reference rather than simply record everything faithfully?
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I'm really glad you asked me that, 'cause people often think I just copy pictures strictly.
I always make changes from the reference if I think there are things in the reference picture that doesn't help the drawing to be better.
In this case:
β’ I've decided not to draw the wisp of hair that falls down from the back of her ear, it was really distracting and didn't add a lot to the portrait;
β’ I've also decided not to include in my portrait the feathers - same reasons as mentioned above;
β’ I've also decided to enhance a bit her make-up, for example all the glitters on her eyelids aren't present in the reference picture;
β’ I'll do a little changes in the hair too...
- - > Here's the reference picture
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I dont have much time at the moment.. but damn NICE
wow the hair.. just everything..
maybe you can improve on one thing on the drawing.. the left side (for us to see) of the hair (under) by the neck.. its a bit blurry.. maybe sharpen it a bit up?.. anyway.. maybe its okΓ© like this.. just finish it man
Splendidooo
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he speaks Italian now...
LOOOOOLLLLL
thank you man, about the hair on the left I know it is blurred and in the photograph is maybe even more blurred. I did it detailed at the beginning but then I thought it wasn't really natural, anyway in a bigger version it looks a little more detailed than here, I'll send it to you during one of our conversions on MSN
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Amazing!!
Keep up the good work
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I admire your patience. This is completely insane, in a good way.
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hey "street Pirate"
merci beaucoup
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oh u updated it ^^. it looks ver good. u should finished it fast = p but not to rush... anyway the hair looks really good.. and the shading too.
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yeah I know I should finish it soon, I'd like to work on other portraits..
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oki . i see. but well sure this one will be very great if you finished it 
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it is AWESOME !! Man , you're a great artist !!
very talented , I'm speechless... Fav + watch definitely ...
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thank you so so much
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è fantastico... oddioè bellissimo *____*
peccato che non hai tempo...davvero
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giΓ ... perΓ² cercherΓ² di disegnare un po' prima di studiare per il prossimo esame!
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siiiiiiiii sono ansiosa
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