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Thought it was time to give portraits another shot. Who better than IU to be my next subject? Reference here: [link]Took about 20 hours using 6H, HB and 6B pencils on A4. The hair took a lot longer than Yuri, obviously because it was far more complicated and I really wanted it to look like *hair*. Other than that, the general complexion of her face was rather difficult to pull off because it's meant to be smooth looking and with very few blemishes. It's a common misconception to think older, more wrinkly people are harder to draw than young people, but it's the other way round. After critical review of this drawing on my own behalf, I noticed the toning on her face is off in certain places (e.g. her left cheek) so I still need more practice.
Anyway, I did really enjoy drawing a decent portrait again. Now, back to the usual evil stuff then. XD
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Wonderful portrait, it really captures emotion and personality
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Really well done, that's a cute face
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I can't tell you how much I dig this portrait
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wow! You did a very great work here!
so beautiful!!!!!
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Very good drawing my friend!!! You are the source of inspiration
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My god, the hair. THE HAIR. It looks really amazing. The shine and attention to every strand really paid off. Fantastic job.
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Just needs some patience. It really wasn't as hard as it looks complicated.
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Absolutely amazing, definitely inspiring by all means.
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I can never get the hair to look real, how do you do it? I love it! 20 hours!?!?!
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The hair may look complicated, but it's quite straightforward. You just need to pay extra attention to values and create the right texture. Keep in mind: what colour, how reflective, how tidy it is.
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Okay, cool! I will keep that in mind! I am currently doing a portrait of my sister and it turned out pretty good, I am just horrified to do her hair!
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Beautiful. I am glad you got such a gift from God. It is obvious that you do all the details. What is remarkable is that you're at it spent 20 hours. I hope that one day I draw so well, because we can see that you have a lot Do you pay attention. I write over Chrome so please excuse me if you do not understand. [link] Thank You for Inspiration ... Very much
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Well, I normally start with the eyes, nose and mouth, working outwards with complexion and lastly the hair. But, if it works for you, go for it.
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Yeah, that's a good way to start. I do too. I don't start on the hair details until a lot is done because it can get messy & you get tired quicker too. The face is so important because of proportions and likeness, then the hair which is like icing on the cake... though hair takes just as long as the face sometimes.
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I looooooove IU!!! This is such an amazing drawing of her!!!
She's so cute!!
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I totally love her too! She's really talented.
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Nice work! I really like how real you made her hair look.
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Thank you! I usually do the hair last (after the face), but nonetheless, I simply work from left to right. When you're drawing hair, it's important to pay attention to the values (you can squint your eyes so you can look at the overall tones - are any places too dark or too light?), colour, reflection and texture.
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That's ok. Thanks for the pointers 
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She's so adorable *_* good to see her on the first page!
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Beautiful! Hair looks like real hair, it's very well done. I wish I could draw like you.
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I am in awe of how you did her hair, her face is so beautifully well done also.
thanks
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IU is so adorable, and you've captured that perfectly! ^_^ Don't worry, even if it's not perfect, you certainly have some excellent technical skill, and I'm sure you'll only improve from here! Lovely job!
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Absolutely beautiful...you are an amazing talent. This is really breathtaking.
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