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SimonVelazquezArt — The Guardian of Lac Beauvert
Published: 2011-09-18 23:14:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 7685; Favourites: 369; Downloads: 6
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Description
Standing on the edge of beautiful Lake Beauvert as though poised to defend it from any intruders. Jasper, Alberta, Canada.
Materials used & time spent:
8b and 4b graphite pencils, b and hb .3mm mechanical pencil, a hard charcoal pencil, a kneaded eraser, cotton and tortillons. On letter size paper.
Roughly 13 hours of work.
Progress images:
Photo reference: gigi50.deviantart.com/art/Lac-…
Special thanks to gigi50 for letting me use her stunning photograph as reference.
Please view in full view. Special attention, and therefore greater detail, was given to the roots and the mountains.
Edit: I uploaded a higher resolution image that was taken on Sept. 23, just in case anyone was wondering why the image was taken several days after I submitted it.
Anyone interested in purchasing the original artwork can either send me a note or email me directly at simon.ajijic@gmail.com for more information.Comments are greatly appreciated
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Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a kind critique. I really appreciate your point of view and insightful words. Thanks again
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Okay... now that I've gotten (somewhat) over my initial rage shock, I shall critique this.
I love the detail on the bark. I had to draw trees earlier this year in my art class and I know just how hard it is to get it right. Same with the trees in the background. My art teacher and you make it look so easy. a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/r/c… " alt=" " title="cryforeverplz"/>
The tiny little details you put in it are really what make this a great piece. You can tell how much time and effort you put into creating it and making it as amazing as it is right now.
The reflections are amazing seeing as how it actually looks like a reflection, which is hard to do because you're replicating something you've already drawn and you're doing it as best you can.
However, the sky is a little bland in places, devoid of details, especially around the tree. I'm guessing you were scared of ruining in the tree because between the branches it is really white.
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Thank you for your thoughts. I knew it would be worth it to get your opinion. And you're right about the sky.. it's like my mind blocks out what it thinks isn't important or something. I might go back and try to fix it. Thanks again. Cheers
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1. The details are just mind-blowing. I particularly love the tree leaves the ground underneath it.
2. The idea of using a pencil for this is wonderful. Can't say much for my artistic abilities but I would've chosen the same.
3. I LOVE how you drew the reflection. It gives a real sense of water-ness to the picture.
4. I saw the photo - the picture, probably due to the way you drew the skies, looks more autumn-ish. I actually like that it's not EXACTLY the same as the photo.
5. One small thing. The part between the tree and the reflection of the mountains looks a bit more like land rather than water. I'd polish it up a bit.
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Thanks! I really appreciate the time you took to give me a valuable point of view. I agree completely about the water, it has always been difficult for me. I think I might try to smooth it out and see if it does anything to make it look more like water. Thanks again.
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Thanks! I appreciate the exposure
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W.O.W!!!!
This is amazing!!!! I'm speechless!
you certainly have a wonderful gift my friend
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Thank you, so much!
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idk if you did this on purpose, but the tree is kind of surreal in that those 2 roots make it look like it's trying to climb out of the water. I like it!!!!!!
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It's derived from a photo, but yeah, that's exactly what I thought too
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I keep staring at it for a month. Reminds me of a place I used to know. I don't think you need any suggestions on how to improve yourself. Hats off...
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haha Well thank you! I'm glad you like staring at it
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that's really impressive! i've spent quite some time looking at it
love it, especially the tree!
oh, i did find the hidden heart, and that was before reading the comments
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Thanks! I really appreciate your comments
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Only 13 hours of work????? this looks like it should have taken a lifetime!! 
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haha Thank you! I'm very glad you like it
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stunninG! so well done I saw the original and found the link to this in the description and thought that this was a computer edited pic that had been turned black and white!! AMAZING!! as =Haters-Gonna-Hate-Me said the reflection and tree are truly stunning!
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Thank you very much! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment
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no problem at all!
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Hi!
Your beautiful work has been featured in my journal here: [link]
Greetings!
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surprise, surprise.. featured another one from you in i just couldnt decide which one's the best, so why not choose both!!
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Thank You for contributing to
Your submission has been selected for exceptional excellence and can be found within the TRADITIONAL section of our "WEEKLY FEATURES" [link]
Keep Up The Great Work!!!
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Awesome!! Thanks a lot!
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Wow, cuando ves el dibujo terminado, te tienes que tomar un tiempo para verlo detalladamente. Esta super bien hecho y te felicito esto se merece mas que un wow es sorprendente, que sea blanco y negro hace que la imagen se vea mejor, que se aprecien mas los detalles y los reflejos en el agua.
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Muchas gracias por el comentario
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Love it. For a second, when picture opened, I thought I see the colors.
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