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desdainart β€” Fine Line Between Genius And Obsession

Published: 2013-06-01 21:04:11 +0000 UTC; Views: 1700; Favourites: 52; Downloads: 0
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Description The iconic, legendary, theoretical physicist Albert Einstein finally completed. He's easily the most famous and recognized physicist-- I couldn't think of a single person who cannot name him or pick him out in a photo. This man is a genius and I would love to spend one day walking through his mind and in his shoes.

There is a fine line between brilliance and obsession-- I know all too well. I know what it's like to have an itching to excel in the things you do and a hunger to solve the universe. I don't think there's always an answer as to why things happen, but there's always an answer to how things happen. Some people believe everything happens for a reason. Wrong. Don't kid yourself with such high self-importance (that's me sugar-coating it). Though everything happened as a consequence from prior events. That's why I'm so fascinated with the universe which we know so little of. Not to mention it's beauty and Einstein shared the same feelings. I don't know what took me so long to do a portrait of him and I'm more than proud to add this to my portfolio.

-- Meks

Duration: 18 hours
Medium: Primo Euro charcoal 3B
Size: 9" x 12"

Original reference: s692.beta.photobucket.com/user…

Video tutorial:
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Comments: 33

LoonaLucy [2015-03-17 13:24:04 +0000 UTC]

So great! You draw all his wrinkles! It`s so detailed! Wow!

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desdainart In reply to LoonaLucy [2015-03-23 14:48:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate it!

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LoonaLucy In reply to desdainart [2015-03-26 14:39:44 +0000 UTC]

You`re welcome!

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GreyScally [2015-03-16 20:47:59 +0000 UTC]

Wow, it's fabulous! His wrinkles, hair, and the light of mind in his eyes...just awesome!

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desdainart In reply to GreyScally [2015-03-23 14:48:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind words!

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Ahau2 [2014-12-19 18:12:28 +0000 UTC]

Magnificent!!!

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desdainart In reply to Ahau2 [2014-12-20 00:03:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Art2Sacrifice [2013-06-09 05:00:06 +0000 UTC]

The skin texture on his right hand! I'm at a loss for words.

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desdainart In reply to Art2Sacrifice [2013-06-09 18:55:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! His hands were quite a challenge. I kept working on those wrinkles over and over again.. I don't think I was able to put any more layers. I wish I had spent a little more time on them though.. they weren't up to my satisfaction quite yet.

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OnlyLoversLeft [2013-06-08 18:25:57 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this looks AMAZING!!

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desdainart In reply to OnlyLoversLeft [2013-06-09 14:49:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Ingrid!

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OnlyLoversLeft In reply to desdainart [2013-06-10 04:33:08 +0000 UTC]

You are very welcome! I am also looking forward to "Nostalgic", it's looking great!

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Jeanne-Lui [2013-06-05 19:14:13 +0000 UTC]

Just brilliant!

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desdainart In reply to Jeanne-Lui [2013-06-08 01:04:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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cloudmilk [2013-06-04 19:58:46 +0000 UTC]

WOnderful light, shading, textures and details. A great piece !

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desdainart In reply to cloudmilk [2013-06-05 16:01:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! Those were all the elements I was hoping to aim for.

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cloudmilk In reply to desdainart [2013-06-05 16:48:47 +0000 UTC]

I guess so, but not that easy to achieve them all! Great drawing

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desdainart In reply to cloudmilk [2013-06-08 01:08:51 +0000 UTC]

You're too kind.. thank you!

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xX8Death-Kitten8Xx [2013-06-03 03:53:34 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful! Truly wondrous work (as if you could even possibly do otherwise; you're such an exceptional artist)! You've successfully captured an inspirational life on paper vividly!!

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desdainart In reply to xX8Death-Kitten8Xx [2013-06-05 16:00:32 +0000 UTC]

Haha.. thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind words.

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BlueAngel271183 [2013-06-02 20:47:58 +0000 UTC]

Great!

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desdainart In reply to BlueAngel271183 [2013-06-05 16:00:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Doctor-Pencil [2013-06-02 17:16:37 +0000 UTC]

This is really fine work!!

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desdainart In reply to Doctor-Pencil [2013-06-05 16:00:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, Rick!

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pbird12 [2013-06-02 11:28:04 +0000 UTC]

it looks amazing Meks

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desdainart In reply to pbird12 [2013-06-05 16:00:04 +0000 UTC]

Aw.. thank you, Paula!

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ArielRGH [2013-06-02 01:24:21 +0000 UTC]

Yay Meks, you finally finished It's awesome as always, great job!

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desdainart In reply to ArielRGH [2013-06-05 15:59:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Ariel! This one took a really long time for some reason haha..

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Nomad55 [2013-06-01 22:42:49 +0000 UTC]

Sweet!! Wonderful job Meks

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desdainart In reply to Nomad55 [2013-06-05 15:59:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Roger!

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Nomad55 In reply to desdainart [2013-06-05 22:01:33 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome Meks

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SnowWhite-Cherry [2013-06-01 21:08:56 +0000 UTC]

wonderful job

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desdainart In reply to SnowWhite-Cherry [2013-06-05 15:59:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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