sakaaali In reply to lungsout [2017-02-06 16:18:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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sakaaali In reply to sabrinangkh [2015-10-25 17:57:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Sophie, you too

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sakaaali In reply to Fractalvision [2015-10-25 17:57:23 +0000 UTC]

welcome

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sakaaali In reply to Skyetail [2015-10-25 17:57:08 +0000 UTC]

vastailen myös kommentteihin vuotta myöhemmin paljon kiitoksia!

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Skyetail In reply to sakaaali [2015-12-03 15:33:39 +0000 UTC]

Ei haittaa xD Itellä nykyisin vähän sama ongelma.

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sakaaali In reply to tiamat9 [2014-11-07 16:37:25 +0000 UTC]

Likewise!

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sakaaali In reply to NOTHCUMBER [2014-11-07 16:44:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the kind words! Loved your work... You've found a fantastic balance between minimalism and surrealism. Really looking forward to seeing more!

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sakaaali In reply to DesmondNichals [2014-11-07 16:45:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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DesmondNichals In reply to sakaaali [2014-11-28 20:02:49 +0000 UTC]

your welcome

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sakaaali In reply to DavidLeeArt [2014-10-26 10:33:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the encouraging words, David I'd be glad to share. is there something specific you'd like to know, or just some tips in general?

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DavidLeeArt In reply to sakaaali [2014-10-28 18:13:01 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome. I'd like to know about the tools you use to get that smooth shading and is there a go to process you always use? Also just general tips, thank you for your time, I appreciate it.

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sakaaali In reply to DavidLeeArt [2014-11-07 18:44:10 +0000 UTC]

First of all, the choice of paper is really important. I like to use something that's quite heavy and has a smooth surface. I've really liked drawing on Canson card, because you can layer the graphite on it seemingly forever. The downside is, it will take a longer time to make the drawing look good, but so far it has provided the best control for shading. Another drawback is that I think it only comes in about 40 x 50 cm sheets and it might not be very easily available. I mostly use mechanical pencils: a 0,5 mm with 2H and B leads, and a 0,3 mm with HB lead. the 0,3 mm is great for covering any texture the paper might have. For the really light shades I've got some of the harder Koh-i-noor pencils, 6H to 10H. 

While drawing, perhaps the most important thing is to always apply very little pressure. This makes it possible to slowly layer the graphite until you have the result you want. Pushing down too hard will flatten the fibers and after that there's very little you can do to alter those parts. If I'm not sure of the exact value I want for an area or detail, I often leave it too light at first. Making an area darker is easy, trying to make something lighter will make a mess. Whether you're covering a large area or drawing intricate detail, always use one way strokes. If you go back and forth, it will always make a darker spot where the motion stops, and it's really bothersome to try to cover up. There's just no cutting corners with drawing although I sometimes use a finger tip to blend some very light shades ONLY. I don't recommend this, and definitely not with darker shades... I don't really have experience with any blending tools, I just layer the graphite until I have the result I want.

Drawing from life or a photograph is always useful. What you learn will be useful even if you prefer drawing from imagination. Never rush to complete a piece if you don't have to - I can't overstate the importance of patience. Be critical of your work, but not overly so. I started learning graphite drawing doing portraits and whenever I finished one, I would look at it until I found something I wasn't happy with (usually the hair, haha), and made it a point to do at least a bit better next time. 

So, basically, drawing is a humongous time sink I visited your gallery and based on your work you probably know lots of what I said already. The "dreamscapes" ones and a couple others are quite nice! I hope at least some of this is useful to you.

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sakaaali In reply to tiamat9 [2014-10-26 10:31:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Rakesh! I like your works as well

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tiamat9 In reply to sakaaali [2014-10-29 14:50:50 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome and thanks!

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sakaaali In reply to alirose91 [2014-10-26 10:29:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the kind words, Ali!

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sakaaali In reply to antybiotyk [2014-10-18 21:30:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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sakaaali In reply to MATE0-art [2014-10-18 21:30:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Mathieu, for taking the time to look. I appreciate your comment  

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sakaaali In reply to AngeInk [2014-06-26 15:39:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it Thanks for watching too!

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sakaaali In reply to Bernardumaine [2014-06-01 08:46:31 +0000 UTC]

Sure thing

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sakaaali In reply to GnK-Art [2014-05-29 10:51:15 +0000 UTC]

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sakaaali In reply to leothefox [2014-05-29 10:50:51 +0000 UTC]

my pleasure

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leothefox In reply to sakaaali [2014-05-29 11:05:12 +0000 UTC]

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sakaaali In reply to hancocktom41 [2014-05-01 15:12:51 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that is pretty much the biggest compliment ever... I don't agree with it but thank you for saying so! I'm glad you liked my work
 

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hancocktom41 In reply to sakaaali [2014-05-01 15:29:34 +0000 UTC]

np....other than graphic novellism i try to intertwine manga with surrealsim

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sakaaali In reply to Payo-X [2014-05-01 15:08:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, that means a lot to me I'm hoping to get back to drawing again, soon

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sakaaali In reply to ConnorAndersonArt [2014-05-01 15:05:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I really appreciate that I enjoyed your work too, looking forward to seeing more of it!

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sakaaali In reply to PolishAlan [2014-05-01 15:02:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I appreciate it

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sakaaali In reply to wesleyayers [2014-05-01 15:02:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Wesley, I really appreciate that sorry for the late reply, I've been away for a while

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