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Published: 2015-06-27 15:19:13 +0000 UTC; Views: 9362; Favourites: 317; Downloads: 0
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21" x 13"5H-4B graphite pencil, blending stumps & brushes, Tombow elastomer eraser.
Strathmore 500 series bristol board (smooth plate)
Around 140 hours work.
Reference photo taken in Arizona during my USA road trip.
See work-in-progress of this piece and follow updates on my Facebook page here:
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Limited edition prints of my artwork are available exclusively from my website:
www.malcolmshortt.com/
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Thank you Ron! Much appreciated.
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Reminds me of that Stephen King book, From a Buick 8...
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You're too kind Pavel!
Thanks
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Superb. I love the details of the plants; the white against the dark. You can almost feel the heat of the scene. Brilliant
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Thanks Bev! Much appreciated.
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You're welcome, great work xx
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140h... ... I take my hat off for that!
But more importantly, amazing render!
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The level of detail in your drawing is amazing!
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Thank you Fabrice!Β
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I consider myself inspired! Done a double take...thought it was a photo!!!
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Thanks Terry!
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Thanks Alejandro!
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Thanks Domenique!
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Thank you Viktoria!
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Brilliant work here Malcolm. I love it.Β
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Thanks Keith! Much appreciated as always!
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Also I've been doing my workΒ on a desktop drawing board for years - I notice you use one that faces you and the angle can be altered. I imagine you can see everything in better proportion but would this take some getting used to? I imagine my arm would drop off from not being able to rest on it hah
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I use two boards - the large one is A0 for the bigger pieces. I also have a simple block of smooth wood for anything around A3 or under. As you say, the portability of a smaller board is easier on the joints and body.
I can alter the tilt of the large board and I surround it with strong daylight bulbs. I mostly work on big pieces standing up to give my back a rest. I simply peel the artwork from the board and move it around to work on different parts.
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As always I'm scrutinising the smallest details and wondering, as a pencil artist too, which bits must have caused you the most grief. I'm guessing the grasses on the right hand side. I love the reflected light on the passenger side of the car, and the mucky marks top it off to make a real, visceral piece. I've not known anyone spend as long as this on a single piece but consider it a damn good investment. Will you be printing?
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Thanks man! Much appreciated.
Yeah - all of the grasses were a challenge. Time consuming and needing lots of reiteration. The sky was also a toughie tbh, because it's soooo smooth. Very fine gradations and subtle detail and tones. This needed a LOT of blending and rework to get right.
And yes, I've just released a limited edition print run of 50 on my website. Just waiting for the first batch to arrive today/tomorrow after proofing was complete.
www.malcolmshortt.com/
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Great stuff, love the website!
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Incredible drawing, awesome work on the details!Β
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Thanks Dominik! Much appreciated.
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At first I said No it can't be, then i thought Nah it can't be and finally I still think - impossible. Β I can't believe my eyes - a masterpiece, one of the best drawing's i have ever had the pleasure to witness - brilliant work Malcolm, brilliant
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Thanks Paul...you're too kind! High praise indeed coming from a master such as yourself.
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A master - I dont think so - having seen your work I think I need to break my pencils and start all over again - simply marvellous piece - WoW
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