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DaleNorvell — A Smile in the Sun
Published: 2004-04-21 04:51:14 +0000 UTC; Views: 2939; Favourites: 26; Downloads: 390
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I resub'd it in high resolution!!! WOO-HOO!!!
The more I look at it, the more I wanna add a background...but I don't know what would be fitting...I dunno if I should just add a dark gray thing, or not...I know I shouldn't submit it so large because of rippers...but I wanted you guys to see the details!Original Size: 13x15
Media: Black lead #2 pencil & 0.5 mechanical pencil, blending stumps and a kneaded eraser
Model: Wendy Anderson
Time: 27 hours
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Comments: 116
Thanks so much! How could you tell I was crazy from over there?!
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Ooohh, I know crazy peeps when I see them...or read their stuff, or see their work. Muahaha!
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Oh no.... they're on to me!.....
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Ha ha, I haven't heard that song in forever.
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Hahahaha, I haven't heard it recently either, but I think its really fun.
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Dude you are really good may I ask if you did this on a clipboard or did you hand draw it and scan it
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Thanks for the compliment. 
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i like your graphite style
I was charmed with the sheens in the eyes of the drawing
W O W
cheers from mexico
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Thank you very much for the compliments! I appreciate the input, and you taking the time to comment.
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Ok, I don't remember if I've ever commented it... but well when I have some spare time (and it doesn't happen very often) I like to watch my mates' favourites and discover so talented artists here each single time.
So, today I'm gonna 
Nice expression, wonderful smile and pose.
I really like it!
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Man, I really appreciate all of these 
I appreciate the compliments!
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Congratulations!
You really know how to use a pencil!
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oh wow. That hat is...amazing!
I love your graphite style, it is a little different than others I've seen, maybe smoother, I don't know. Anyway, I adore it, so I'll have to watch ya.
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Thanks for the compliments!
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*handshakes back* I don't know what it is, the only word I can think of is it looks "smoother" than others I've seen. Anyway, I love it, keep it up.
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The detail in this, especially in the hat, is outstanding.
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your work is literally awe-inspiring... i am at a total loss for words.
daveainley :spidey
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you're welcome
daveainley
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Wow!! Thats so amazing! You're so0o0o talented *jealous*
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Heh heh, 
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this is EXCELLENT!
I don't buy prints (don't have the disposable funds yet)... but this would be high on my list if I did!
Wonderful details and the expression is priceless!
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REALLY?! Aw, that's cool! I haven't had anyone tell me they would wanna buy a print yet, so I appreciate it!
I was wanting to add a background to it, maybe the wood from a side of a hypothetical barn, or a brick wall....SOMETHING. As a potential buyer of said piece, what would you suggest? What would seem natural, or should I leave it white?
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as stated, i don't have the funds for prints... else there ARE a few i'd get...
speaking hypothetically, though... i'd avoid wood/brick anything with detail... because it would detract from her face. If this were a photo and it WAS a barn behind... the most you would get from details would be color variation of a roughly vertical nature.
My suggestion (if you WANT to change it) would be to do a background "vignette" type thing... like a radial shading going from light around her to darker at the edges... kinda a halo effect.
Really, i think it's good the way it is... and with MY drawings... i'd get them to a point like this, do ONE more thing and then HATE it... so, you might leave well enough alone
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Ah, okay. Thanks! That gives me a new perspective to think about on the background issue, I appreciate it!
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I think a light woodgrain background would look really good. But not too dark cause that might take away from the drawing itself.
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Thanks! That's definatey where I'm gonna go with this.
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Yay, beautiy is up once again ^_^. If you gonna add a bg to it, then u should do a ranch or whatever
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Yeah...once I get reference for a gray, old wooden fence or barn side, I'll add that to it fo' sho'!
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Thanks, that's real sweet of ya to say that...
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hehehe no problem 
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Thanks alot! I was scared of that hat and then it turned out to be alot easier than I thought it was gonna be...I felt relieved and kinda stupid at the same time.
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oh no, don't feel stupid because it is beautiful.. very well done but all your stuff is in my opinion.
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Wowzas man! Snaps to you!! Love the hat! You're obviously very VERY patient, and it's definitely paid off!! Beautiful work.
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Thanks alot! I appreciate the kind words!
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good lord. That scanner did some good! I need to poop my pants now.
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Ha ha ha ha!!! Nice to know I have bowel-moving work!
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meh, atleast it's healthy.
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lol..woops...its beautiful and you've captured her cheerfullness.. *******
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Oh....heh heh. So I haven't captured her like a Pokemon is what you're saying now.
Thanks again!
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