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EmeraldAbsynth — Horse Head_Portrait Sketch

Published: 2004-06-26 02:33:29 +0000 UTC; Views: 7804; Favourites: 81; Downloads: 707
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Description Okay, okay, I know...sketches should be put in the scraps section. But even though this piece is still an unfinished sketch, I believe it still belongs in my gallery. To see a drawing in the middle stages is just as important and beautiful as a completed one, so that's that.
Done in 0.5 mechanical pencil & enhanced on the computer so that you can see the lines clearly. As per usual, I tend to take a sketch like this straight to completion, starting at one area (probably the eye) and working my way out and around it - starting off lightly on the shading, and just continuously layering darker until it's done. Because of that method, I personally don't tend to use my eraser much.
Anyways, with that out of the way, here is probably my one and only animal picture you'll ever get to see (unless I draw a new one of course ^_^). Drawn from a painting or a photograph (I can't remember which) that I found in a calendar, for no particular reason aside from the fact that I love horses....There's been inches cut off on all sides, but what can you do when the pic's too big for the scanner?
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Comments: 23

Wild-Spirit-Adopts [2020-07-13 03:19:15 +0000 UTC]

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GreenSprite [2011-04-05 03:44:31 +0000 UTC]

Aww, cuteness! The only thing I wish were more "finished" about this is that it needs more dark areas: either on the horse, as shadows, or on the background, for contrast. But that's a minor thing. I really like it

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EmeraldAbsynth In reply to GreenSprite [2011-04-06 13:55:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! If I still knew where that one was, or it's reference photo for that matter, I would totally finish the whole thing. But both are lost! Somewhere in boxes and boxes of old drawings.....

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hko94 [2010-06-03 22:51:53 +0000 UTC]

Beautifully drawn, well done sam here, I don't tend to draw horses or animals much, I don't seem to be able to get any of it right! ah well , but you clearly have the talent

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Heroin-Wolf [2009-08-12 22:54:44 +0000 UTC]

It's a beautiful picture. :3 gorgeous. You're very talented

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EmeraldAbsynth In reply to Heroin-Wolf [2009-08-28 02:11:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I like this one, too. Sad that I lost the stock photo...

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xlostxinxdreamsx [2009-06-08 21:58:18 +0000 UTC]

This is gorgeous! The detail in the eyes is superb and the proportions are perfect. Amazing work!

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arcadia-the-lich [2009-02-25 02:24:59 +0000 UTC]

There is no need to scrap this at all,its beautiful

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AlliKatt [2005-02-01 03:56:46 +0000 UTC]

Wow...the eye is really amazing, and you can tell the hair is going to be great, but then again your hair is always done great. I can't wait to see the finished work!

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EmeraldAbsynth In reply to AlliKatt [2005-02-02 06:37:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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TyoBlu [2005-01-30 22:54:31 +0000 UTC]

Gah! Stupid DA not letting me submit my comment. I'll show you I will.

You're putting my scraps to shame, to SHAME! But I like the pony very much. It's cool.

Although, it reminds me of the time I tried to get you to draw a leprechaun impaled on a unicorn's horn. I understand why you didn't draw that, but I'm going to pretend that this is going to become that unicorn.

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EmeraldAbsynth In reply to TyoBlu [2005-02-02 06:10:22 +0000 UTC]

Wha...? O_o I REALLY don't remember that!!! I DO however, remember Pikachu and the tire treads....:evil:

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mona-chan [2005-01-30 19:28:58 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful, lucid eyes.

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EmeraldAbsynth In reply to mona-chan [2005-01-30 19:42:53 +0000 UTC]

^_^ Thanks!! Maybe I'll finish it eventually...I've just been going through and editing stuff, and I'd forgotten they'd be sent out again!!!

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mona-chan In reply to EmeraldAbsynth [2005-01-30 19:47:51 +0000 UTC]

Well, editing or just re-submitting stiff helps lazy new watchers like me know about your past works! You are so skilled, I know eff all about drawing animals. The fur (amongst others) really puts me off.

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EmeraldAbsynth In reply to mona-chan [2005-01-30 19:56:33 +0000 UTC]

Truth be told, I know just as little! I simply draw what I see, but I can't for the life of me do them out of my head....And fur's no fun at all - hence why I don't often draw anything in it!! But horses are easythat way, cause it's so short it's like it's not even there. But yeah, peolple are easiest....I undertand them better.

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mona-chan In reply to EmeraldAbsynth [2005-01-31 08:20:18 +0000 UTC]

Especially Gackt, I have a very deep understanding of him, heh

I have such a big problem drawing creases and folds, have to do a naked Gackt soon! Mmmmm 6% body fat...

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darkfortears [2004-06-26 15:03:07 +0000 UTC]

Pssht, you should put up whatever you like into your gallery. I mean what could be a scrap in other people's eyes could be something complete in yours - like this one for example.

You really got the anatomy down in this one! I'm so envious

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eMiNaTiC [2004-06-26 05:56:04 +0000 UTC]

oHh great job...lots of detail for a "sketch"

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M4V3R1CK [2004-06-26 03:06:49 +0000 UTC]

scrap? hell no, I really love this one *thumbs up*

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LyrisAvedis [2004-06-26 02:35:56 +0000 UTC]

And there's absolutely nothing wrong with any of the statements you've made. Had you not said anything, I would never have even suggested this piece be considered a scrap or unfinished piece of work. Sometimes an unfinished piece was "finished" intentionally so.

Well done.

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EmeraldAbsynth In reply to LyrisAvedis [2004-06-26 02:42:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I was worried that I'd put it up and get pounded with a pile of people saying that it was in the wrong section, so better safe than sorry!

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LyrisAvedis In reply to EmeraldAbsynth [2004-06-26 02:49:06 +0000 UTC]

No, I really do like it. It looks as if the horse is emerging from a blanket of mist or fog. Yeah...stick with that explanation. *grins*

And you are very welcome!

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