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Published: 2006-08-03 21:29:18 +0000 UTC; Views: 1770; Favourites: 18; Downloads: 24
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12x15 inchesGraphite (4H-9B) on Smooth Bristol
10 Hours
Cate Blanchette
I really liked the emotive look of this photo. The original reference is actually kinda blurry, so I wanted to add some sharpness and some "oomph" to this, and I kinda like leaving the kinda "rough" look of some of the shading...I think it adds to the whole feel of the drawing...which was more important than the subject herself this time.
I wish I could get a good capture of my drawings where the background is straight white (as it should be and is) but photographing the drawings always shows the light gradations...and it doesn't fit in my scanner. Ah...I need to find the best solution.
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This is awesome in every way...probably my favourite piece of yours.
If you want to get a good capture, try white balancing your camera first and get even light and proper exposure. Use a large, soft light source (There's actually a better way to do it, but this is easier). Also, use a gray card and you can white balance in your image software easily. Check your camera's histogram if it has one.
I hope you don't mind, but I am going to feature your work in my journal!
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wait...what's a grey card?
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It's a card or other material with perfect gray, white, and black used to reference for balancing colour tone and exposure.
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MIND?! HA! please do
but you see...my camera is a very simple kodak camera, so otherthan lighting there isn't TOO much i can do. I'm looking forward to in to getting something along the linds of the canon rebel...ya know what i mean. for now i just have to take tons of pics and feature the one that is the least distorted.
thanks for the journal feature.
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The rebel xti has gotten great reviews. However (and I'm not a Nikon guy), Nikon seems to have taken the lead this year with the <$1000 DSLRs.
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That's a really pretty picture, You have done a wonderful job...
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I know that I have been scarce in the commenting field and in general. I hope to change that. lol just for you 
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hehehe 
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lol yes mamn
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very special, love the shine you've shown on her make-up.
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thanks...that was interesting to do...this was the first time i've drawn closed eyes and had to focus on making the makeup the focus there instead.
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You always seem to amaze me with your work. Keep up the great job.
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Hmm... are you screwing us? It looks like a photo!
You are phenomenal.
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Hahaha no it's totally not a photo, and i could show you the ref. and you would see subtle differences. But I am oh-so-flattered that you would think so, that means I done gooood!
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This looks fantastic! I really like the overall style and contrast. Smooth where it needs to be, "rough" as you said, in the right places, for style. It's just so great! Congrats!
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Well I'm really glad you appreciate the style (smooth/rough) I used for this drawing, and glad you picked up on that! Thanks again for the 
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Absolutely amazing!!!
I think I'm becoming a big fan of you all around.
Later Ma.........
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I'm sure you have quite a few fans already.
I started with the piece inspired by your writing, but I lost my muse the last month because of being busy with several things and just got it back recently, along with some time to devote to it.
So hopefully soon I'll come close to submitting it.
Later Ma........
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awesome, let me know when i get to take a look
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I'll just e-mail you an image before I submit it.
I need all the input I can get.
Later Ma......
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