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Description 18"x22"
Graphite pencils 3H/HB/2B/4B, Blending stump & brush, Kneadable eraser, Tombow elastomer eraser.
Strathmore 500 series bristol board (smooth plate finish)

This is my entry for The National Open Art Competition UK. Unfortunately it wasn't selected for the shortlist but I'm pleased with the piece as it personally represents a big leap in scale, detail and patience. It is roughly twice the size of my previous work and I learnt a lot working on this beast.

I'd like to thank Samantha Barbour for kindly letting me use and modify her original photo as reference... blind-eyephotography.deviantar…

Detail and stage-by-stage shots will be up soon on my website/blog and Facebook page...

www.facebook.com/TheArtOfMalco…
www.malcolmshortt.com/
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Comments: 305

KimptonGraphics [2021-05-07 23:55:00 +0000 UTC]

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Artemiszoenightshade [2017-07-11 15:02:38 +0000 UTC]

MAYBE ONE DAY I TOO WILL BE ABLE TO DO THIS KIND OF ART. FOR NOW I AM CONTENT TO SIT BACK, OPEN-MOUTH AND STARE AT THIS PIECE OF INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL WORK.

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Bonolis [2017-01-22 22:17:10 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is beautiful 

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SirenDrake [2016-12-03 01:54:13 +0000 UTC]

That jarring moment when you read what the photographer wrote about his photo and it includes the words "Graphite pencils".

Welp, you fooled me.  Good work.

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Swaroopashok [2016-11-21 16:06:06 +0000 UTC]

just wonderful. I have a liking towards animals too. do take a look at my page as well and lemme know what you think.
It would mean a lot coming from a talented artist like you.
Looking forward to hearing from you

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TravisVerlaecktArt [2016-11-19 19:47:58 +0000 UTC]

This is maybe the single best pencil drawing I have ever seen. I cannot believe you were not selected. I actually feel a bit outraged about that. 

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Odette1994 [2016-09-11 11:49:36 +0000 UTC]

Wow.. Not only the amount of details, but also the emotion, you caught it all so wel!

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FeshMaroll [2016-03-31 14:47:23 +0000 UTC]

This is insane.... 

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MalcolmShortt In reply to FeshMaroll [2016-04-01 07:42:17 +0000 UTC]

Ha! It nearly did drive me insane  Thanks Marco!

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rebeccawangart [2016-03-29 13:21:21 +0000 UTC]

Wow this is incredible!  I thought it was a photo at first, and even after looking at the full size view, I am not convinced!  You have incredible skill!

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MalcolmShortt In reply to rebeccawangart [2016-04-01 07:41:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Rebecca. Much appreciated

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mcgrath800 [2015-12-11 18:33:59 +0000 UTC]

fabulous work Malcolm, like all your drawings!

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MalcolmShortt In reply to mcgrath800 [2016-04-01 07:41:05 +0000 UTC]

Cheers Eddie!

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jessicasol [2015-11-05 17:21:07 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely unbelievable! Do you mind me asking how you get the white hairs? This is something I have been struggling with for a while and cannot figure out the appropriate technique. 

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MalcolmShortt In reply to jessicasol [2016-04-01 07:40:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Jessica! The way I do the hairs is to mark out the outline and shade the whole area lightly. This way I can remove the hair progressively with an eraser, then darken the surrounding area. The key is not to use too much graphite that cannot be erased back to pure white. Sometimes I make mistakes on that score, but that's art for you.

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jessicasol In reply to MalcolmShortt [2016-04-10 18:07:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! That's what I've started doing but haven't mastered it yet. It'll come with time.

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lluvia-estival [2015-06-02 19:43:00 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful!

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MalcolmShortt In reply to lluvia-estival [2015-06-10 11:43:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Julia! Your work is incredible.

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lluvia-estival In reply to MalcolmShortt [2015-06-14 19:51:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!

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Domenique2 [2015-02-17 22:29:14 +0000 UTC]

I'm just amazed. You're so talented! 

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MalcolmShortt In reply to Domenique2 [2015-02-18 11:21:15 +0000 UTC]

You're too kind Doménique! Thank you.

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Odette1994 [2014-11-13 08:09:21 +0000 UTC]

Wow what a patience for all those details, amazing

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MalcolmShortt In reply to Odette1994 [2014-11-13 18:10:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Odette!

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khinson [2014-10-26 18:57:50 +0000 UTC]

Oh my! What detail!

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MalcolmShortt In reply to khinson [2014-10-29 16:13:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Karen! It took a LOT of patience - especially the hair.

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LateStarter63 [2014-10-01 12:55:02 +0000 UTC]

Quite superb drawing.  Truly amazing!

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MalcolmShortt In reply to LateStarter63 [2014-10-02 14:56:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Clive! You're too kind.

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nakedcrayon23 [2014-09-23 11:17:15 +0000 UTC]

Im speechless the DD is well deserved

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MalcolmShortt In reply to nakedcrayon23 [2014-09-24 16:49:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Sha! Much appreciated.

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keithmore2000 [2014-09-16 11:54:05 +0000 UTC]

This is one of the finest pieces of photorealistic pencil drawing I've ever seen. For once in my life I'm really struggling to see that it's not a photo.  I can't believe you didn't even get through to the short list for the NOA, I'll be very interested to see what did. You've got a new fan !!! 

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MalcolmShortt In reply to keithmore2000 [2014-09-17 07:48:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Keith! There's a big list of competitions to enter - I'm sure I'll get a shortlist one day. Hopefully!

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keithmore2000 In reply to MalcolmShortt [2014-09-17 16:37:32 +0000 UTC]

Dam right you will with that talent. 

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badumc [2014-09-13 13:20:33 +0000 UTC]

I can't see it's a drawing!  I think you should be first on top dA artists list If it's somewhere a list like that. Great job, it can't be summarized by any waords!!

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MalcolmShortt In reply to badumc [2014-09-13 16:07:20 +0000 UTC]

You're too kind Kaja! Much appreciated.

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badumc In reply to MalcolmShortt [2014-09-13 17:35:05 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, I'm just telling you the truth Welcome

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MMatysek [2014-09-10 01:34:41 +0000 UTC]

It looks like a photo! Breathtaking! Love it! 

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MalcolmShortt In reply to MMatysek [2014-09-10 10:35:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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EduardoLeon [2014-09-08 19:44:51 +0000 UTC]

One of the best drawings I've seen here.

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MalcolmShortt In reply to EduardoLeon [2014-09-09 12:15:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Eduardo, you're too kind!

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Saryetta86 [2014-09-06 20:40:56 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!!!  

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MalcolmShortt In reply to Saryetta86 [2014-09-07 18:31:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Sara!

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Saryetta86 In reply to MalcolmShortt [2014-09-07 21:55:22 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure Malcolm!

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ValerieJoyLauria [2014-09-05 16:30:23 +0000 UTC]

I cannot believe how talented you are!! Awesome! 

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MalcolmShortt In reply to ValerieJoyLauria [2014-09-07 18:31:05 +0000 UTC]

You're too kind! Thanks

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SoniaIsabelle [2014-09-04 02:51:35 +0000 UTC]

Your work is astonishing, congratulation!

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MalcolmShortt In reply to SoniaIsabelle [2014-09-04 08:28:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Sonia! You're too kind.

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WalkinginDreamlight [2014-09-01 15:57:39 +0000 UTC]

has selected your artwork, for the Feature It Monday gallery! 

Congratulations! 

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MalcolmShortt In reply to WalkinginDreamlight [2014-09-01 20:15:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much for the feature. Most kind!

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WalkinginDreamlight In reply to MalcolmShortt [2014-09-02 03:32:25 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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ericstavros [2014-08-31 16:43:57 +0000 UTC]

welll, a piece of art!! really amazing realism! the hairs are amazing.... i suppose the great tombow eraser?  .......how many hours?

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