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Paul-Shanghai — Splash Happy
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Published: 2014-11-15 08:40:23 +0000 UTC; Views: 23714; 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
This is completely mind blowing! The water looks so, so realistic. I really admire you!!
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Thank you - very kind of you to say, appreciate your comments
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I always love your pictures with water. All your drawings I mistake for photos >~<
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That's great to know, always love to hear from people who enjoy what I do - appreciate your comments very much
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Wow...Great work Paul, going larger works well here ... very dynamic.
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Thanks Mark - I don't very often say this, but this actually looks much better on paper than on the screen, I had to make some photographic compromises with the darkness under her chin for the screen which meant adding a bit too much contrast etc. still I am happy(ish) how it looks and it has had a good reception
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I think ever now and then a difficult piece refuses to cooperate but hey this looks mighty fine Paul ... superb job, many congratulations
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This is incredible! Would you ever consider making a drawing time-lapse or speed drawing video? I'd love to see you in action
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Thanks for the feedback - I am trying to work out how to get a time-lapse video together, the problem is that I draw these over a couple of months, with several on the go at the same time - plus I need to get some equipment and find somewhere with a constant light source!!! But I have vowed to crack it and have targeted early next year - so keep watching
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Sweet! I'm looking forward to it
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It's so beautiful!
The water droplets and the lady's hands are my favorite things about it. You've given her hands a lot of character.
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Thank you - you're the first person to say they like the hands 
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Great news - I love it when people like my work
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Nice work, one of those that drive you mad by the end and still lets you work another ten hours on it
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Thank you - yes your right - difficult to be keep going sometimes, but in the end worth it
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Appreciate the comment - thank you
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Very good!!!
check mine works and leave a comment can whit your opinion 
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wow i can't believe you drew this! it looks so real and amazing, wowww nice job!
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Thank you - glad you like it
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I didn't think this was a drawing when I saw the thumbnail. I was like no way is that a drawing. That's a picture lol. Love it! The water looks like I could just reach out and touch it!
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Your very kind and generous with your comments - thank you
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No problem! I had to add you to my watch list...I aspire to be as good an artist as yourself!
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Very kind of you to say - glad you like it
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so realistic that it blowed my mind!
a whole 8B?? this is madness
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I get through a lot of 8B pencils
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If I hadn't read the title or description, I would have never thought it was a drawing, beautiful work!
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You are very kind, I guess as a thumbnail it could be mistaken for a photo - thus the reason I put pencil in brackets - glad you like it and thank you
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Not just as a thumbnail! I was viewing it in full and it took a deeper look to realize it wasn't a photo. So realistic, truly wonderful!
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Sooooooooooo amazing
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Glad you like it - and thank you
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Thanks Willie - always appreciate your kind comments
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Didn't saw this one the other day, amazing! again, your work with water texture is incredible.
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Nice of you to say - thank you
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That is great - thanks for commenting 
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I think this is my favorite one in your water series so far! Absolutely stunning.
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Thanks Kay - i must admit it was ice to draw someone smiling - or happy at least
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