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Published: 2005-05-16 05:17:25 +0000 UTC; Views: 993; Favourites: 13; Downloads: 97
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Aaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh.Just finished this today, it's the first one of these I've actually done since joining DA (and, I actually started it months ago.... I just put it on hiatus for awhile. So only about half was completed recently).
Anyway: pen (Pilot Hi-Tecpoint V5) and paper. Border added digitally. Ruler used for straight lines, everything else is freehand; no pre-sketching.
A little note on how these are made: I usually just pick a starting point (notice the little black squares in this, Cliche, and Extrusion?) and move out from there. I have an idea of some sort of "movement" or "flow" I want to capture, but never a specific shape or plan. I grow a general idea in my head as I draw of this "movement", but never confine myself to something specific.
Another note on these things (whew): If you look closely (which may be impossible because of how scaled down it is), you will notice that the entire image is comprised of distinct shapes seperated by a sliver of white. Fun, but tedious
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This is really amazing, really gets you thinking. So much detail!
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Thanks! I'm glad that it makes you think, because it takes a long time to draw
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I imagine it does. The detail is exquisite.
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AMAZING. I could stare at this for hours...I would like to see it really blown up. Bravo! :claps:
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Thanks
Actually, I've done blowups to double-size of some of my ink stuff, and made larger works out of them: Discrete (larger version here ) and Extrusion (larger version here ).
I have plans for Unexpected Turn in my head, but time is limited... But, I did get a printing account the other day, and this is gonna be my first available print
Anyway, thanks for the fave!
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I really want a print! I've never bought a print from dA, but I would definitely like one...Maybe I'll ask my boyfriend if he'll get me one for my birthday or something...I would like one of your pieces, man!
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Cool! Well, a print for Unexpected Turn should be available soon, and as I have the time I'll be putting up prints for most of my ink stuff anyway.
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Outstanding piece of work.... saw it on Abstract deviants and couldn't take my eyes off it. Wonderful manipulation of abstract triangular forms- love the overall configuration and the powerful 3D presence generated throughout. Some of the detail reminds me of Kandinski's drawings.
The image has worderful inspirational potential... I can see it as a achetectual structure.
Love to see what you would do with curves added to your arsenal.
Great stuff!
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Thanks so much!
I love your work -- you have a talent for constructing intersting shapes with a sense of mass and solidity.
Anyway, sorry for the late reply, I've been bogged down in work laterly
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Not a problem..... look forward to seeing your future work
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Thanks a lot
Wow, you've got some *damn* cool stuff in your gallery...
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Goddamn.... posted in the wrong spot. Stupid me.
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Very nice work, in some way it reminds me some design i've made for wings 
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Thanks a lot
Wow, you've got some *damn* cool stuff in your gallery...
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Thanx for your visit in my gallery
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The pleasure was all mine -- you've got a wonderful sense of colour and contrast.
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That's such a good abstract work. Sorry I can't make a better and constructive critique, but you know, sometimes we just have to feel the art instead of trying to understand it.
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I understand what you mean
Anyway, thanks for the fav, too.
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Cool, thanks!
And thanks for the fav!
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This is really awesome man, so clean 
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Thanks! I love strong, clean contrasts; it is one of the definite goals of my work.
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very nice
Interesting style. I like the fact that it's made up of distinct pieces.
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Thanks for the comment+fav.
I'm glad you like the distinct pieces... it really is the basis for my drawing style in a bunch of my work.
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This is so cool. 8) You can tell all the effort and details that you put into it. What kind of paper did you use? *bowing As always, I'm not worthy of such eye candy. Your work reminds me a little of . Have a fantastic Fourth of July weekend okay? This is a new favorite for me.
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Thanks for the comment and fav. I hope you have a great Fourth of July weekend, I'll be having a great First of July weekend (Canada Day)
And wow -- veganvictim has some cool stuff!
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hm. you are far more patient than i..
it makes me think of dancing, with all of the twists and turns.
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Thanks!
It's funny, I never had any intention of giving the impression of a figure, but by the end I was thinking it gives the impression of a twisted figure or something like that.
On the patience.... I have to say, finishing this was a relief. It's probably the first one I've ever felt really impatient with; I think it's a sign for me to move on somewhat. I might abandon the ruler, and use a few different pens. I'm also planning some paintings...
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maybe it was subconscious? the mind is an amazing thing, you know...
paintings? hmm.. acrylic? oils? watercolours? mixed medium?
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ahhhhh... you're one of those people.
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And just what is that supposed to mean?
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i can't paint with acrylics.
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