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HardenedInk — Memories of Youth

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Description I loved doing this one. I added the photograph as an after thought really. It's actually a small version of a real photograph of my Great Grandmother and Grandmother back in the thirties.
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Comments: 40

leonaenae [2006-05-29 03:42:10 +0000 UTC]

what an expressive piece you have made
wonderful work

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HardenedInk In reply to leonaenae [2006-05-29 03:51:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks you very much!

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GeodeLady [2006-05-29 01:15:02 +0000 UTC]

This is a stunning piece.....so much emotion in this and the details just astound me.

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NHdesign [2006-05-28 13:45:05 +0000 UTC]

Very nice! I like it very much!

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HardenedInk In reply to NHdesign [2006-05-28 16:47:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!!

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SoulCatcher78 [2006-03-04 02:47:23 +0000 UTC]

Visually stunning, the detail work *espescially on the fabric pieces for the coat and hat* is incredible. Good touch with the photo in his hand, brings the whole scene together in one neat package.

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HardenedInk In reply to SoulCatcher78 [2006-03-04 15:44:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for checking the old guy out!

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Triviaali [2006-02-20 15:28:55 +0000 UTC]

the composition is really good!!

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HardenedInk In reply to Triviaali [2006-02-20 16:20:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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invayne666 [2006-01-27 05:42:02 +0000 UTC]

This is really really beautiful.

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HardenedInk In reply to invayne666 [2006-01-27 14:13:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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SylverStrike [2006-01-20 18:36:58 +0000 UTC]

Once again, amazing. You've got such a brilliant sense of contrast and proportion. I love your work.

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sarahcarter [2006-01-11 22:07:17 +0000 UTC]

Wow, amazing!
The detail in the face is incredible!

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Overachiever22 [2006-01-11 00:42:27 +0000 UTC]

What an excellent drawing! The composition is really excellent! The detail in all of the wrinkles in the man's face are very well done, and the subtle yet contrasted and well placed folds and shadows of his suit is certainly a highlight of this piece. Such great rendering really makes the piece, for me. I love it. THe photo is definitely a nice touch!!

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HardenedInk In reply to Overachiever22 [2006-01-11 00:56:46 +0000 UTC]

Sweet, thanks for the indepth comment!

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Overachiever22 In reply to HardenedInk [2006-01-11 00:59:02 +0000 UTC]

no problem!

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AshleighPopplewell [2006-01-08 20:46:19 +0000 UTC]

I think it's fantastic! Great use of your medium

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Nestalgica [2006-01-08 18:27:08 +0000 UTC]

A beautiful pic. His emotion really shines, and I think you did a great job in bringing that out. One thing I don't like is how splotchy his face is. It looks like a paper bag, really. Other than that, shading is great, textures are awesome, and it's an overall great picture.

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HardenedInk In reply to Nestalgica [2006-01-08 18:46:51 +0000 UTC]

Hey,thanks for checking out my gallery! My old scanner did a number on this one. I have since broken it for it's transgressions and am off to find a new one!!!!

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Nestalgica In reply to HardenedInk [2006-01-08 18:47:28 +0000 UTC]

Nice... I see; good luck on your quest!

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HardenedInk In reply to Nestalgica [2006-01-08 18:53:54 +0000 UTC]

I have me Best Buy Rewards in hand!!!!

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Nestalgica In reply to HardenedInk [2006-01-08 18:55:39 +0000 UTC]

yesh! Best Buy for prez!

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gorillazxx [2006-01-08 17:15:30 +0000 UTC]

Old people are cool! i love it

was this done with pencil? it looks sooooo good!

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HardenedInk In reply to gorillazxx [2006-01-08 17:34:23 +0000 UTC]

Yup it was a range from 6h to 6b leads.

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gorillazxx In reply to HardenedInk [2006-01-08 17:45:54 +0000 UTC]

wow

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HardenedInk In reply to gorillazxx [2006-01-08 18:47:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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gorillazxx In reply to HardenedInk [2006-01-08 20:04:12 +0000 UTC]

yesh, any time!

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gorillazxx In reply to HardenedInk [2006-01-08 19:57:04 +0000 UTC]

yesh, any time!

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humanskin [2006-01-08 06:21:02 +0000 UTC]

oh I'm so in love with this it makes me sick!! i call this the perfect example of absolutely excellent art.

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HardenedInk In reply to humanskin [2006-01-08 06:27:41 +0000 UTC]

Now don't go making a saint out of a sinner..........but thank you for the compliment though.........

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Mrcrapinson [2006-01-08 05:52:43 +0000 UTC]

I agree with what's his/her face, this IS perfect. the only thing it needs to look just like a photo is a backround

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Blackdesperado [2005-12-25 18:00:37 +0000 UTC]

WOW!!! the value is amazing!!! the old mans position and face really fits the title of the drawing.. trully an amzing picture

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HardenedInk In reply to Blackdesperado [2005-12-25 19:11:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank very much@!

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ajrchua [2005-12-13 07:18:51 +0000 UTC]

very nicely drawn

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HardenedInk In reply to ajrchua [2005-12-13 13:00:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much.

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ajrchua In reply to HardenedInk [2005-12-13 23:48:26 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome ^_^

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SixStringer [2005-12-05 13:41:38 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful work. You've captured real feelings. His posture says a lot.

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xcentricity [2005-12-05 07:04:25 +0000 UTC]

Old people are tough.
This is perfect though!

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HardenedInk In reply to xcentricity [2005-12-09 04:45:11 +0000 UTC]

I sure wouldn't go as far as saying perfect, though I do appreciate the compliment!

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binkgrass [2005-12-05 06:00:34 +0000 UTC]

very cool picture. Nice textures. I like how stooped over the man is. Very cool indeed.

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