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Published: 2011-05-11 17:12:47 +0000 UTC; Views: 24738; 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
Thank you very much, I really appreciate your comment.
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you are amazing...such an original and artistic drawing to begin with, and your skill with hair and detail only adds to it
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Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.
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Hi! I featured you in my JOURNAL !
Good luck!
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This is stunning & flawless! I swear I thought this was photograph!
Your technique is remarkable & impressive!
Gorgeous work ♥♥
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Thank you for such a lovely comment I really appreciate it.
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Your very welcome! ♥
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my initial thought was - not a bad BW photo, then I read the info and it blew me away - what a fantastic drawing
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Thank you very much, I really appreciate your comment and also thank you for adding it to your favourites.
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Gorgeous and impressive work! The texture of the hair is beautifully done. Wonderful!
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Thank you very much, I really appreciate your kind words.
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Fantastic work! wonderful composition.
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Thank you kindly for your comment and for taking the time to look.
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You are welcome, obviously I love your works.
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excellent ! love the hands and feet
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Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.
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I like this, as photo and as drawing, its dynamic, calm and much more at the same time
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Thank you, it was the feeling of emotion I got from the photo that made it a challenge for me to try to recreate.
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Damn, this is so photo realistic. The fadings are soo smooth it's unbelievable.
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Thank you, I appreciate your comment.
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I really like the contrasts and composition, nice work!
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Thank you kindly, I appreciate your comment.
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When I saw this I thought for sure it'd have to be A2 or bigger to achieve such amazing and clean detail but to read that it's only A3 makes me that much more impressed. 
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What a lovely comment, thank you very much
I still have much to learn before I reach the level of some on here but I'm enjoying the journey.
Thank you so much for adding it to your favourites.
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Thank you very much.
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That is INCREDIBLE. You kept the values so well it's just stunningly clean and even.
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That's very kind of you but I don't think I even come close to your talent. Thank you very much for adding it to your favourites.
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Oh no no, don't sell yourself short, EVER, you're doing awesome and I'd say you've got a better grasp of values than I do. No problem about the fave :3
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Truly breathtaking. Amazing patience to achieve the level of this portrait.
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Thank you, that's very kind of you. Many thanks also for the 2 favourites and the watch, I really appreciate your support.
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You're very kind and I appreciate your comment. Many thanks for adding it to your favourites.
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no problem.. you deserve it (:
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the hands and arms are especially well done, but the whole thing is wonderful!
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Thank you very much but I have a long way to go before I reach your level of talent.
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you're welcome!
pshhh, i wouldn't say that, you're not far away at all!
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I thought this was a photo in the thumb! Amazing...
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Thank you very much for your kind words.
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you are soooo talented
It's awesome
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