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Published: 2011-05-11 17:12:47 +0000 UTC; Views: 24736; 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
You got a DD!
Congratulatiuon Gary! 
Well deserved I might add, this is such a lovely drawing!
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Yo vicious vixen, thank you so much, I think it's going to take a while to get over the shock.
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You'll have to get used to it because I'm sure more are to come!
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This is hell of a picture. Fantastic!
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Congrats on the DD with this piece - well deserved
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Many thanks Nick, that means a lot to me coming from you.
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OMG I thought this was a photograph. I am blown away now!
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What the devil is this? 
Oh well it is now fixed!
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Ahhh, you must have scared her off with all that screaming and sward waving. Be gentle with her, she's a delicate little flower.
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I don't know how this could be any better. Great work!
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Ahhh, see, that's where I have the advantage, I have the original drawing and can see all the flaws and faults.
But I really do appreciate the compliment so thank you very much.
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Thank you very much, I noticed some stunning work in your gallery earlier.
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wonderful!did you do this using "circulism"?))))))))
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No, at the time I drew this I had not learnt about circulism. There are many techniques for various finishes, most artist have a preferred one but use and learn the others so they can apply when needed.
Thank you for the compliment, if you ever get stuck or have questions, just note me. I may not be one of the top artist but a lot of my friends here are, so I can always point you in the right direction.
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ok i take you at your word))))thanks!
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Thank you very much. It was the sense of emotion that attracted me to this in the first place and the title came to me from the start.
But credit for the pose obviously has to go to the photographer whose work I copied.
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Nice posture and composition! Keep it up!
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Thank you kindly for your comment. Credit for the posture has to go to the photographer whose work I copied. I just got a strong sense of emotion when I saw his work and just had to draw it.
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I see
Nevertheless, you drew it with such great accuracy and detail that it looks like the original!
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This is outstanding! I wish I could draw, haha!
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Thank you very much. How do you know you can't draw, have you actually tried? I spent my entire life thinking I couldn't draw and only tried learning last year. I just started with a few books from the library but most of my progress has been from tips and tutorials here on dA.
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I've tried, haha. I can trace pretty good. But doing free-hand I make people look like monsters! Hahaha
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This is outstanding!
I wish I could draw! Hahah
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I love symmetrical art works and brilliant shading.
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wow, this is amazing
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Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.
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Absolutely amazing. At first look, I thought it was photo.
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Hi there,
You've been featured in my journal [link] 
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This is terrific. This is great subject matter to work on your way towards realism. Good job!
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Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.
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Wait a second ...
THIS IS A DRAWING?
Whoa. 
Bloody incredible work then. HIGHLY realistic.
Amazing talent you've got there ... definitely gonna put you on my deviantART Watchlist.
Take care,
vertebrae242
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What an enthusiastic comment.
I really appreciate your kinds words, though I'm still a long way off the standard of work I see from some artists on here.
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I would REALLY like to see you render an image of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ in this manner (ala the stretched out arms similar to this model ... which reminds me so much of someone crucified).
You have the skills and the vision to do so. Totally.
But you are most welcome with regard to my wholehearted compliments on your work.
Best wishes,
v242
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