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markcrilley — Realism Challenge: Mushroom
Published: 2012-02-26 16:45:21 +0000 UTC; Views: 52418; Favourites: 1251; Downloads: 416
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Here is the illustration that resulted from my latest YouTube video, "Time Lapse Drawing: Realism Challenge-- Mushroom." In the video you can see clips from every step in the illustration process, from first pencils to finishing touches:[link]
I've taken the unusual step of including a ruler here, since my decision to do the drawing at the exact size of the real mushroom made for a very small working area: Good practice for pushing one's control of the drawing and coloring media to the limit.
Some commenters said they wished I'd put more time into it so as to get a more realistic final result. I think they're right, and next time I undertake such a project I will strive to do better.
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This is fantastic and way better than I could've done but I don't think you quite went far enough wit the dark shades on the left half of the mushroom. But other than that, it's amazing.
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oh i thought this was teaching us how to cut a mushroom.
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I already watched that video(: and you'renreally amazing ! I'm going to practise more (: and I'm always using your videos for more tips (:
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Wwwwwwwwwwwwooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!
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Who needs a camera when there is Mark Crilley
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I very much enjoy when you do these challenges 
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I had trouble finding out which one was the real one
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Why your mushroom is more real than real mushroom?...
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AMAZIIINGGG~ its like an exact replica of the real one
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*takes mush room and eats it*
AJKDHJHDFH~!!! This is paper!! I have bean fooled. >>;;
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Am I the only one who isn't all that impressed?
Mark, this mushroom is perfect. Thanks for the mushroom and all... but a lot of people, with some training, can draw a perfect mushroom.
What most people cannot do is bring to life new, amazing worlds, tell fascinating stories, create enduring characters... and that is what you do! That's what I admire about you.
So sorry if watching you draw a mushroom seems anti-climatic. It's like having Martin Scorsese direct a Sham-Wow commercial. It's like calling the Incredible Hulk to open a salsa jar. It's like having Frank Lloyd Wright make a birdhouse. It's like having Jackie Chan teach you to thumb-wrestle. Get my drift? ;D
Cheers!
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I understand what you are saying but not any one with training can draw a perfect mushroom. Some people may study on a year on just how to draw a mushroom and might be able to draw like this but don't forget mark didn't just learn how to draw this. This is pure skills to put what you learn into a test.
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Yeah, he explained he does this to help people learn the process.
My comment was more to the point that his wrinkle paper, realistic eye and the mushroom get so much attention and admiration, when in my view they are far less impressive than his amazing creative work.
So yea, not less impressed with him, as much as how people seem to value photo-realism over creativity and originality, which are much harder to accomplish.
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i understand what you are saying but still, most people who watch him are not professional so they would be impressed (for example i think that is impressive
Also i agree with you saying that creativity and originality is more impressive then photo-realism but most artist start of with photo realism and then advance on. This could be a lesson to all those who are starting to become an artist.
Something off topic here. How much artist do you believe have pure talent and then build up on it? Also How much artist do you believe just started from scratch and just got experiences? It is an question that has been bugging me for a while now.
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Most people have more talent than they realize.
For example, just the fact that you like drawing means you have a measure of natural talent. If not, you would find it boring or not interesting at all.
No matter how much talent you have, a little or a lot, you need a good teacher to help you develop it and become good at art. And of course, you need to be dedicated. Talent helps, but hard work, discipline and dedication to a good learning program are far more important.
The ones with a lot of talent who never get training or work hard, never go beyond mediocre.
If you look at the very best of the best artists, you realize that 99% of them will attribute their success to hard work and constant learning, rather than talent.
I hope that somewhat answers your question.
Cheers!
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"Am I the only one who isn't all that impressed?
Mark, this mushroom is perfect. Thanks for the mushroom and all... but a lot of people, with some training, can draw a perfect mushroom."
Isn't that the whole point of Mark's how to draw videos on YouTube though? To help train those who don't know how to make perfectly realistic looking drawings (the techniques he used may well apply to other things as well.. not just mushrooms) so that they can do so with practice at some point?
...I understand where you're coming from about the storytelling aspect but, again, I don't really think that's the purpose of his how to draw videos. As I see it, what he's trying to do is help others develop their own abilities in drawing more than anything else. I find it very heartwarming to see that, despite his masterful abilities and talent, he still takes the time for those of us who would otherwise continue to struggle developing our own abilities... I am extremely grateful to mark for that :')
Always,
~Black Rose
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"Am I the only one who isn't all that impressed?"
The video is not about impressing people; it's about revealing the process of how such illustrations are created: How the various layers are built up to achieve the final result. You may already know these things, but not everyone does, so I feel it is worth doing a video like this every once in a while.
Thanks for your compliments-- you're very kind to compare me in any way to such masters. :')
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Good point! I just see so much praise piled upon this picture, the realistic eye and the crumpled paper, compared to real creative works of yours, it makes me wonder if people realize how difficult it is to put something new into the world.
But I guess you are right, the basics are the first step in that process, after all.
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Great job! A few years ago, I did some small drawings along a similar theme. What medium did you use for your mushroom? Keep up the good work!
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MORE realistic? every time i see this thumbnail i think the drawing is the real mushroom
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omg that's amazing!
i got confused for a second, i thought you're drawing was the photo xD
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I had to concentrate hard to figure out which one was which.... xD
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so which ones the real one again? XD
that is seriously pro. when i saw the thumbnail i couldnt tell which one was real and which one was drawn!!
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i love how the drawing looks better than the actual mushroom
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When I saw the thumbnail I thought that you were somebody else showing us how to clip out the background of a picture to make it have a transparent background. Then I clicked it and what do you know, it's a drawing on the right...oh...wow.
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Your mushroom actually looks more real
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Your realism is so beast! I love watching your realism-time-lapse-videos
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I had actually watched the video and then saw this.
You are one of my all time favourite people who I subscribed to and I'm often happy when you upload something new. You're even part of the reason i now still hold a pencil and try to match your skill(and fail miserably).
I really think that you are a very talented man and I really wish i had your skill. Anyone who says this isn't good enough is dead wrong!!
Keep up the good work.
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WHICH ONE IS REAL?!
lol
of course its the left one but IT LOOKS SO FRICKIN REAL
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i love how you say you'll strive to do better even when you have an amazing talent already. your modesty humbles me sir. and i hope to have similar talents when i have been drawing for the length of time you have.
and just in case you didnt guess HUGE fan. loved both bordy's ghost books and the miki falls series.
intending to get your other stuff too.
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