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Published: 2014-09-29 21:10:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 1845; Favourites: 62; Downloads: 8
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This is a really special drawing to me because I used a picture of my cousin as a reference!I drew this for theΒ Rising-Artists Β prompt challenge "When I Grow Up". The theme made me think a lot about all the small bits of magic in nature that become mundane as we grow and get busier. One of the reasons I love to draw is the challenge of looking at everything honestly and in new ways with every piece. And I hope I captured the wonderment of seeing something as small as firefly with fresh eyes here.
Cause fireflies are cool.
9x11 Bristol and mechanical pencil.
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I love her sparkling eyes! 
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Heya, I'm not certain if the pencils I use have a hardness grade but I took a picture of one and uploaded it to my Scrapbook. I hope this helps!
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This is astonishing work! I love the detail you put into this - and I think you depicted your subject wonderfully. Thanks for sharing this!
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I'm so glad you enjoy it! :hugs:
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Wow what a wonderful idea!! The little girl is so cute btw :3 the only thing I'm not *too* fond of is a bit of a "sketchy" texture, but then again it's all up to personal style (I like to draw smooth). You have a BIG plus for adding a background, it's not interresting to see artists constantly drawing people with no background. The overall impact is DAZZLING
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Thank you so much for your kind words! This was my first attempt at using Bristol and I had a bit of a learning curve on figuring out blending on it. Great feedback for future pieces!
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I think the texture is perfect! As someone who also "likes to draw smooth", I can say that I think the 'smoothness in your work is pretty smooth. :-P
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Hahah! Thank you! I'm so please you liked it!
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i LOVE this picture. Β The whole composition and theological insight in this picture is absolutely phenomenal. Β Β and good luck in the challenge!
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Thank you! I have to confess that I imagine the firefly is looking back at her with the same emotion! HahaΒ Β
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No problem. Β Β I've just gotta say. with you in the competition i have my doubt's about me getting first place.Β 
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Great idea behind this drawing and the way you worked it out is wonderfull!!Β Β
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This submission is awesome- totally fits the theme and invokes feelings of nostalgia for my younger days. Well done!
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