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Published: 2005-10-13 08:19:30 +0000 UTC; Views: 290; Favourites: 8; Downloads: 69
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This is my first submission to Deviant Art, but I've been drawing for a few years. I was lucky enough to have been taught by Lee Hammond in a photo-realistic style. This is my pencil drawing of Frodo from Return of the King. I wonder if anyone can tell which specific scene? ; ) It took me about 3-4 weeks to do, but I'm still not sure if it is finished. I haven't decided if I should have a background or not. The hair and the cape were the hardest thing to do on this one.Related content
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I have talked online with Lee Hammond a few times,she is an amazing artist and heck of a nice gal.This is great work I drew this same photo only did not capture it like you did....
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You have talked with Lee? Wow, that's great! She is a really nice teacher and very understanding. Was she giving you advice on a drawing?
I would love to see your picture. Thanks for the compliment.
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Just through emails,I wrote her one time and asked her some advice on a career in art....she was very nice and gave me some suggestions...and your very welcome.
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Thank you! I really appreciate your comments!
I've deceided to leave it the way it is, without a background.
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I think this is perfect JUST the way it is! Quite stunning! You did an amazing job 
p.s. excellent work on the elven brooch!
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Thank you! Yeah, his face took quite a while to get right, and the hair. I started erasing the background today and it's really difficult. There are a lot of smears left.
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Very nice! I always thought the Elijah was hard to draw--he just has one of those faces. I really like what you have done here--the shading the the details are great!
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Thanks for your comments Zindi and Eveline! Much appreciated!
About the background, I think I'll probably erase what I started a couple months ago; it just doesn't look quite right. And if it's not missed, I probably shouldn't add it.
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Wow, I love this drawing. The clothing looks so realistic. I would say it's a photo if I didn't know it was a drawing.
About a possible background... mmm no I don't think you should do that. It looks perfect the way it is now. I don't miss a background.
Great job.
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The details in the clothes are very impressive. Itβs a very nice drawing.
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Thanks Snow-Owl and leiaskywalker83!
Do either of you think I should add a background, or leave it as is?
I started to add a blury background of trees and bushes, but I'm not sure if it will look right.
Thanks again!
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Very nice and realistic picture.
Can't wait to see more!..
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