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shoomlah — How to be an 18th Cent. Gent
Published: 2007-12-25 06:54:11 +0000 UTC; Views: 58401; Favourites: 1778; Downloads: 1096
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The first half of an instructional piece done for class- I planned to do the next half on gentility and courtesies but, of course, I'm in college. I never have time. I meant to make him look less like, oh, I don't know, a man from the 20th century gussied up in 18th century attire, but I was more rushed than I would have liked on his face.Quick Cautionary Note: this was for a project in class, and is in no way meant as something to be referenced by other people. If I was putting together a guide to costuming that was an actual tutorial, I'd be referencing period illustrations and extant garments all over the place. This is decent, sure, but you're much better off looking at the real stuff.
(pen & ink)
-C
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Comments: 165
this is awsome!! i wish i lived in the 18th century! 
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Nice work... The layout of the whole page works really well.
h.
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This is great!! I love stuff like this. Faving! :-D
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Very cool! It's a great starter to look for other sources in costuming.
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Amazing! I'm totally jealous!
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I'm impressed with the illustration, and even more impressed with the disclaimer you put into the description. Artistry and responsibility are a great combination that I really, REALLY wish more people possessed. Thanks for making my day.
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I love the anatomy, hah - for some reason he looks a little doped in the face, mostly the eyes - he's like totally thinking of something... something deep.
Anyways - cool piece.
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I loved this, if only for the display of the variety of wigs. Great job.
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Very nice piece, and very helpful too!
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That's amazing and you should know that.
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A great guide/cheat sheet for at least drawing an 18th century costume. Very nice.
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Haha, this is very nice. I love your lettering and grammar; reminds me of those old maps.
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(And in regards to the use of it; I do look at the real stuff, but the names make it helpful. Most sites are VERY kiddie and just say "powdered wigs." This is pretty informative for a passer-by look. :3)
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This is wonderful! Considering I've just joined a colonial roleplay I really like this. Informative and very sharp and clever. <3
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Most excellent indeed!
Drawing tricorn hats from various angles is...painful. Very painful.
*gets back to highwaywoman doodling*
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That's awesome!
Fits with the styles of the time pretty well, I think!
Have you seen... hm, I think it's by William Hogarth, (he drew "the Rake's Progress" and such) and it's a "how to be a gentleman" type drawing, or maybe it's "a progression of wigs" from the era you're imitating, except it's quite cheeky and is definitely having a go at the gentry.
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*stares at picture for long time*
...
*blush*
(love it)
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Very cool, I love the sometimes lopsided writing, it makes it looks more authentic.
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I was kidding! 
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Not quite meant as a reference for anyone else, actually- I'd suggest checking out more direct period references to be safe.
-C
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I don't think his face is very 20th century, judging by portraits I've seen from that period and political cartoons. No worries.
By the way. This is one of my favourite works of art I've ever found on Deviantart. The 18th century was an awesome historical time period.
- jams
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awsome !!! I love the 18. century 
Can you make one with " lady of the 18 century or something"
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Instructional and informative, as well as entertaining and very pretty. I like it.
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Not to be an ass, but you only use the big "S that looks like an f" if an s occurs in the word, not at the beginning or end.
Otherwise, this is a quite an interesting piece. Happy New Year!!
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completely depends on the script you're using, actually- I just happen to like them, so I went with only long s's.
-C
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I really like how you made this out. 
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I have to mention this made me think of a manga called "Emma" which is based around victorian era England. But I guess its after this time, during the Industrial revolution.
Then I thought maids.
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this is awesome.... what wig do you recommend for an officer in the royal navy?
ps. this is exactly what i need at the moment, im hoping to piece some of this together...
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[link] This one! Though that's probably just powdered hair, but I find Cook fascinating and he looks all swanky.
-C
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thanks!
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Beautiful! I love this period in mens clothing, it's good to see I'm not the only one
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