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Published: 2011-05-11 17:12:47 +0000 UTC; Views: 24734; Favourites: 1645; Downloads: 0
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It's taken some time but I'm hoping this shows some improvement on my previous work.I'm a long way of the level of realism I hope to one day reach.
All credit for the pose has to go to Lev Dolgachov the photographer who's photo I used as a reference.
A3 Smooth Bristol
5H-2B Faber Castell 9000 pencils
Blending stump
Derwent pencil eraser
Lots of frustration.
Any one found using my work without my permission will be forced to listen to the Barney song on a continuous loop for a full week. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
Honest critiques welcome as I'm self taught and need to know what I could do better.
I'm entering this into the Improve Yourself Challenge at
I'm using this both to encourage me to start drawing again, to develop my level of realism, improve my rendering of hair and tackle at least one new texture such as fabric.
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Comments: 711
3laughingladies [2014-06-09 18:08:57 +0000 UTC]
I am speechless. This is so beautiful. Well deserved DD!
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ALLthingsPURPLE-51 [2013-03-13 06:23:31 +0000 UTC]
This is AMAZING work!! I thought I was looking at a photograph until I started reading about the materials you used for this piece!! Wow!!
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Statham75 [2012-10-25 00:18:48 +0000 UTC]
Dunno if I've commented on this one yet, so here goes:
Awesome job, buddy!
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ZaphodX23 [2012-08-06 14:24:09 +0000 UTC]
I hate to be the one to break this to you but there is not a lot you can do to improve this. It's perfect dude your work here is done.....
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anna-solitaire [2012-08-04 14:02:47 +0000 UTC]
nice to see this piece again in my devwatch messages )
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FoolSightBlind [2012-07-31 00:14:02 +0000 UTC]
Wow!... i don't know how much further toward realism you need to go, this is an incredible drawing, i like everything including the pose, and the work on the hands is awesome!
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Rockinfroggi In reply to shirls-art [2012-06-01 10:10:10 +0000 UTC]
Thank you very much that's very kind of you.
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Rockinfroggi In reply to Tammy--J [2012-05-25 21:15:26 +0000 UTC]
Rhank you very much, and for the fave and watch, I really appreciate your support.
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DanielCWoods [2012-05-23 21:35:09 +0000 UTC]
You say this was frustrating - but it also is very beautiful.
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Rockinfroggi In reply to DanielCWoods [2012-05-24 13:28:41 +0000 UTC]
Thank you, that's very kind and many thanks for adding it to your favourites.
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VahnKira [2012-05-16 09:51:45 +0000 UTC]
Hi, this person is claiming that this drawing is hers and she's selling some prints out of it:
Please check: [link]
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Rockinfroggi In reply to VahnKira [2012-05-16 11:52:08 +0000 UTC]
Many thanks for taking the time to send this. I did notice this yesterday on *Ileana-S's journal. There are so many works there I recognise from other deviants and this woman really needs to be stopped.
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VahnKira In reply to Rockinfroggi [2012-05-17 10:23:18 +0000 UTC]
I see, I felt very angry about this she's the only one I saw who did those things.
She even claim some dolls that she bought are her creations.
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Rockinfroggi In reply to Paul-Shanghai [2012-05-17 14:22:51 +0000 UTC]
Thank you very much and many thanks for adding it to your favourites.
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123-P-P-H-123 [2012-04-28 12:15:55 +0000 UTC]
love the pose on this drawing, fantastic work , would of enjoyed having a go at this one myself.
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Rockinfroggi In reply to 123-P-P-H-123 [2012-04-28 14:14:53 +0000 UTC]
Thank you kindly, I felt a strong emotion when I first saw the reference and just had to give it a go.
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Rockinfroggi In reply to Angie-Pictures [2012-03-31 18:07:04 +0000 UTC]
Thank you very much, that's very kind of you.
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Rockinfroggi In reply to HoshisamaValmor [2012-03-03 20:17:53 +0000 UTC]
Please refrain from blowing your mind in my gallery, I've just done the housework.
Thank you muchly.:iconsqishhugplz:
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HoshisamaValmor In reply to Rockinfroggi [2012-03-03 21:02:42 +0000 UTC]
ahah sorry *picks up pieces of mind scattered around *
you're quite welcome
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Barbara-Lopes [2012-03-01 11:20:41 +0000 UTC]
This is completely stunning! The anatomy and the shadows are amazing *O*
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Rockinfroggi In reply to Barbara-Lopes [2012-03-01 21:44:34 +0000 UTC]
Thank you very much and thank you so much for adding "Please Just Go" and "With The Sandman" to your favourites, for the watch and for that big smelly hairy beast you sent me. I really do appreciate your support and kind words.
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Barbara-Lopes In reply to Rockinfroggi [2012-03-01 22:31:08 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome dear, you deserve it!
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