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BethannNg — Orlando Bloom 1
Published: 2014-03-07 21:20:18 +0000 UTC; Views: 867; Favourites: 20; Downloads: 0
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I did this for an art prompt on another group. I used mechanical pencils and Blick studio pencils, a white gel pen and a kneaded eraser.Related content
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Thanks for commenting, but I'm not sure what you mean by a tie bit. Could you explain, since I do appreciate helpful hints.
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OH LOL I meant a Tid bit. Like more darker grey tones. Sorry for the spelling error.
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oh ok. Thanks for explaining. I've been working on that by mixing in some charcoal pencils, since it isn't possible to get a true black with graphite. I think things are improving a bit. Thanks again for commenting
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No problem anytime. And yea try charcoal or even even toned paper. or both lol! Good work none the less. XD
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Yes I have tried using charcoal since then and I'm getting the hang of it. Always working to improve!
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Thank you! And thanks for taking time to comment!
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This drawing is off to a good start! His neck is oddly tapered though and looks like it would be really thin at the base. Also, I would recommend not smudging everything. You're losing a lot of rich values by doing so! It's more difficult, but when you shade with various pressures, your work will look so much more vibrant even when it's just with a homely graphite pencil. Also, you can do with darker values and I recommend a 6B pencil or greater and the hair is a bit flat and would appreciate having a few light-gray areas to make it look more voluminous. This is a good start but you can take it further!
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Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate the tips on shading and will give it a try when I get the chance to draw again. I can never seem to get the blacks I want with a graphite pencil (I used an 8B in some areas of this one) and have thought about mixing with charcoal for darker hues. As far as the neck proportions I can only say that I looked again at the reference photo and the proportions look right to me. He was still pretty adolescent lanky at the time the photo was taken. I have been looking for really good graphite artists to discuss technique with and have made improvements over the years because of that, so I hope to keep improving!
Thanks again!
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The skin and shading are done very well, but I have to say his nose doesn't look very symmetrical.
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Thanks for taking the time to comment. Will have to try again on the nose in another sketch since the original of this is already gone.
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LOL He IS pretty! Who wouldn't be?
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Woah how did I only see this now? This is so GOOD!! Great job! You did awesome on his facial hair and the eyes are really nice too! =]
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Thanks! I'm glad you like this one!
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Thanks so much for commenting! I'm glad you liked it
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No prob dear, you're more than welcome! I like it!
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Thank you! I appreciate the comment!
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Thank you! And thank you for taking the time to comment.
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