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Published: 2005-08-19 17:13:20 +0000 UTC; Views: 4776; Favourites: 87; Downloads: 1688
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If I have a masterpiece, this is it. This is my maternal grandfather; Merrit Ritson, in his workshop, no doubt with someone trapped in a conversation about fishing. I copied it from the following photo, taken my a friend of the family:[link]
I really love everything about my rendition of this. There is so much going on; his perfect body language and expression, the details in his tools and clothing, the amazing contrast, and the overall style and flavor of the picture and the story it tells. In retrospect, this ended up being exactly the touching tribute I intended it to be.
I WILL DONATE A PORTION OF MY PROCEEDS FROM THIS ARTWORK TO BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
For Grandma, Mom, Uncle Jim, and Aunt Sally
Graphic ink over rough pencils
12/94
Source Photo: [link]
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Comments: 70
Nice picture - it was a great accomplishemnt and even more so because it was done in ink - no forgiveness there. I have a portrait of my grandmother in my gallery and I think it's one of the best things I've ever done. Our loved ones defintiely inspire us.
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It looks digital, that's the extent of it's immaculate-ness aha
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This is a truly incredible piece of art. So much effort has gone into it. I'm sure you're grandfather would be astounded by your talent. x
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The best art always comes from subjects that mean the most to us. This has such character, as if we go into the picture to meet him. The detail of the workshop is also outstanding!
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A masterpiece indeed. I love the detail you put into this. The shading is really amazing.
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i think thats just wonderful, with all these details of the workshop, well rendered, also the expression and the body language, i also loved the detail of the shirt, it just well-suits the whole piece. thats reli amazing
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his left hand looks oddly small, but otherwise its wonderfully executed.
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Wow, this is really amazing! I'd love to see a bigger shot to take in all that gorgeous detail. Thanks for submitting this to the club!
-*azarath
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it is a masterpiece indeed. why didnt you scan it a little larger?
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Wow. Mate I'm sure he'd be mighty proud of this. Excellent detail. Intricate, sensitive and classy.
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I think it's a shame that it's flawless to you, that leaves you no room for development, like.. you can't progress. I don't think any art is perfect. I have to say though, this is very authentic and charming and brilliantly skillful, I just can't help hear that as arrogance that you think it's perfect.
A genuinely touching page of a precious story.
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I agree that no art is perfect. This certainly has it's flaws, but when I look at it, I can't see them. They get lost in it's brilliance, to me anyway. I'm sorry if I overvalue this picture, I can see flaws in every piece of art I do.
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This one's got style; imperfectly unique and pleasently un-weird. And certainly not ambiguous, unlike certain comments one receives.
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Congrats on the DD!
Always knew there was something special about this!
Thank you WittlePanther for suggesting it!
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I know you did this as a drawing of your grandfather, but I think its the background that makes the drawing.
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Background lighting and choice of spot blacks are good. I think may favorite part is th ebelievablitlty of th ewrinkles on his pant leg. But there is one thing that really sticks out from a critique stand point and that is the hard lines on his face. I feel like they cut to much and should be softer.
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looks very cosey cause of the shirt and the tools,must have been a wonderful guy
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Beautiful piece. A fitting tribute. It radiates love.
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wow the background was so awesome u really dersve the DD
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Hey beautiful work! keep it up! 
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wow it's so cool! 
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Other than the (his) left hand this is amazing piece of art.
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Haha, no qualms about touting yourself, huh? No, with this piece you can do that. very nicely done,but I wish you had posted a larger image! The detail that I KNOW is there is pretty much lost in the digital form. Painstaking shading done here, and the tonal range is good. i find it hard to get the darks and lights diverse like this. although, using ink helps i guess.
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incredible detail, great contrast.. amazing job!
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this is magnificent!
the detail, as you said [along with contrast, et cetera] is really fantastic!!
nice work
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I can only agree with you. The facial shading seems a bit off but other then that it is very good. You certainly know your handicraft.
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I really thought this was a black-white picture. And that is the greatest compliment I can give you.
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What a awesome tribute to your grandfather. Great potrait and it is certainly a piece to be very proud of. Way to go!
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Other than the fact this his left hand is a little small, this peice is impecible and quite impressive. Exellent job
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"To me, it has no faults. The shading is fantastic, the detail complex, and the contrast is my best ever. This picture is the baromoter for every picture I draw."
Nothing more to add
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very nice, I like how hes moving and not being still, it adds a little extra something
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Dear god you have combined two of my favorite..No wait three of my favorite things.
1.Ink.
Anyone who knows me knows I love and respect anyone who does such an outstanding job on ink
2. Memorial
I am a fan of memorial artwork it comes from my appreciation for memorial tattoos and whatnot really.
3.Hardware
and you have done a fantastic job in capturing the light and dark tones without destroying the fine detail.
Why hasn't this been selected for daily devs?
If I could give you two favs I would on this one piece absolutely wonderful piece.
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Thanks, how do I get it selected as a daily dev?
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I can completely understand why it took such a long time to draw this one. Aside from the complexity of the detail, it is also a labour of love, and no time limit, no price tag, can be put on a work such as this. Well done
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Amazingly detailed, so lifelike, its like a bloody daguerreotype, and thats what I actually thought it was first time I saw it. Great work.
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The detail is nothing less than amazing. I rarely hand out favorites, but this is definitely deserving of it.
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The emotion in this, the tones, everything is just so incredibly done. This is beautiful.
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Beautiful... the black and white gives it a really sentimental feel. This is such an emotional drawing, the detail in your grandfather and everything around him makes me do this :
Amazing work
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this is amazing. from the heart and emotive. truly stunning to see a piece of life put on paper. you are an amazing artist. the soul of this man lives on here i feel like i know him by your work and description. it is truly beautiful. this is what art is about.
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