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Paul-Shanghai — Splash Happy
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Published: 2014-11-15 08:40:23 +0000 UTC; Views: 23715; Favourites: 695; Downloads: 0
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Most of the work in my galery is sad, sullen or serious, so it was nice to draw a picture of someone smilling for a change
The reference for this piece came from an exceptionally tallented and famous photographer James Houston, known for photographing celebritys, fashion and advertisments - check out his website here houstonphoto.com/
The drawing took forever, I think I would cry if I counted up all the hours, but i will take a guess at 40+, a largish drawing measuring 45cm X 35 cm on Bristol Board smooth. Drawn with range of Faber-Castell 9000 pencils from 4H through to 8B - a whole 8B in fact, Tomo Mono Zero eraser and a blending stick.
Let me know what you think
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Comments: 248
wow wow wow awesome so realistic great work dude!
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Thank you Thank you Thank you
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Amazing work! This really motivates me to keep practicing. I hope to achieve this level of greatness one day. Truly inspiring <3
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Thank you for the wonderful comment, i am so glad to read that I provide some motivation to you - I only started drawing a couple of years ago, and any improvement I may have made has been simply down to practice - good luck with your journey
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Very good one!
When I see drawings like this, I want to draw again!
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Well your photography work is excellent as I am sure your pencil would be
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I think... I think this is going among my
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That makes two of us
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Thank you - I appreciate the feedback
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Wow! HOW on earth did you do that water effect? It looks like a digital drawing. Simply awesome!
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I guess size helps - the drawing is quite large, and when reduced down to fit online, it smooths out the water making it look more realistic - thanks for the comments
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Ah... that logic makes sense. I recognized that in my drawings as well, except that they don't look as good as the actual ones because I zoom in and take a picture
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I still can't believe those are actual drawings ... it ... it just ... you broke my mind!!!!
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haha I am glad my drawings have that effect on you 
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This is so top notch, fantastic, it's now in my favs, keep up the awesome work !!!!
(thanks for listing the details, pencils, paper, etc.)
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No problem - glad you like my work
I enjoyed looking through your gallery also - you now have a new watcher
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Thanks Paul for the watch, I like to learn for other Artists, (and this drawing is one I definitely learn from) thanks brother !!!
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Paul..What is the difference in Bristol board and drawing paper, I do charcoal and Im self taught, I want to go to the next level.You are such an incredible artist..Im selling at $200.00 but want to get way up there..any help you can pass me? You are my inspiration!
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Hi Candy, not sure I should be anybody's inspiration 
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thank you so much, I will check it out..I need to go to the next level to really start making some money..better quality paper will help..thank you again, you are so talented..
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that water splash effect is amazing
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Glad you think so - thank you
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I fall in love in your portraits.
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I am glad you like them - thank you
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You are so great with lighting. It always looks like a photo, I had to look down at the category to know it was a drawing, well done sir!
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Thanks for the kind comment - it is appreciated
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Thank you - I do appreciate the comment
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Thanks Steve - appreciate your comment
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Thank you Daniela - much appreciated
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Thanks for the kind comment
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Love the amazing tones and contrast. Gorgeous expression and the "water" is fantastic. Love it
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It was really nice to draw someone with such an infectious smile - so glad you feel the same as me about this piece
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One of your strongest pieces...Really is a wonderful piece paul
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