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Herrickk — The Joker - Arkham City

Published: 2012-01-18 03:57:47 +0000 UTC; Views: 14181; Favourites: 209; Downloads: 0
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EDIT: Wow! 90 favorites and counting!? Thank you so much!
Every time I look at this drawing, it brings back all the anger and irritation it's caused me. It's reassuring that my work has paid off by so many people loving it. I can't personally thank each of you, so thank you all so very much for the favorites and all your nice comments. It keeps me motivated to do what I love. Thank you.

After months of working on this thing, it's finally in a state I'm comfortable with. Some day I might go back and add the background I've always wanted to, but for now it's staying white.
I showed the source to my friend and he thought it looked way too hard. I disagreed and drew it anyway. Being "finished", I can honestly say I was in way over my head. But now, everything else seems easier.

The hair was the biggest obstacle. It's just a mishmash of shades and you can't really tell what's what.
The black shades gradually kept getting lighter and the rest of the drawing kept smearing, so I continuously had to go back over the drawing numerous times and do what I've already done.
His eye where the paper is wrinkled drove me insane. I redrew that eye around 10 damn times and ended up almost ripping the paper...


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Comments: 43

nickelbackloverxoxox [2014-05-24 02:50:29 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing! Mark Hamill is and always will be the number one Joker! Jack Nicholson was good, as was Heath Ledger but no one could match Mark's sinster laugh and voice as the Joker. 

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DeviatedGatsby [2013-04-17 10:18:31 +0000 UTC]

Spectacular drawing mate!

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AnaxErik4ever [2012-10-21 02:38:10 +0000 UTC]

"You of all people should know, there's PLENTY wrong with me!" Oh my comic book gods! That's probably going down in history as one of Joker's most memorable lines. Love this sketch btw!

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Herrickk In reply to AnaxErik4ever [2012-10-30 05:59:24 +0000 UTC]

I agree. It's a damn good line and it's delivered so brilliantly.

Thanks!

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3030rifleman [2012-08-23 11:25:50 +0000 UTC]

This is excellent work!

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crazy-david [2012-06-06 03:12:26 +0000 UTC]

and your observation abilities are ominous!!!

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Herrickk In reply to crazy-david [2012-06-13 21:05:46 +0000 UTC]

I try to replicate the image as best as I possibly can. My goal is to make people believe it's a photo manipulation rather than a drawing. Whether or not I actually accomplish that, it sure helps me when I draw and it pushes me further.

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crazy-david [2012-06-06 03:11:40 +0000 UTC]

Nothing is harder than using a second class reference image and trying to make a good drawing. It's sheer punishment. I learn this very slowly, though. It must have been very hard doing this- getting the tones right, amidst such strong contrasts. Vewry well done.

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Herrickk In reply to crazy-david [2012-06-13 21:04:48 +0000 UTC]

It was hell, but now everything else seems easier.

Thank you.

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crazy-david In reply to Herrickk [2012-06-14 05:48:14 +0000 UTC]

That's gotta be because, now, everything IS easier!

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JediOrSithAH [2012-04-19 01:22:40 +0000 UTC]

I loved this shot so much in the game! Your representation is simply chilling. I don't know how people do it...tell me, what is your secret?

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Herrickk In reply to JediOrSithAH [2012-04-19 01:33:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

Lots of practice and challenging yourself is the key.

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JediOrSithAH In reply to Herrickk [2012-04-20 00:25:12 +0000 UTC]

Got it! No more taking notes in class anymore, only drawing!

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Herrickk In reply to JediOrSithAH [2012-04-21 03:08:46 +0000 UTC]

That's the spirit! Haha.

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SABRINA8GERAATS [2012-04-09 18:04:43 +0000 UTC]

Bravo! So much resemblance it's spine tingling.

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AzizNatour [2012-03-27 14:24:14 +0000 UTC]

very nice work

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Huang-Jun [2012-02-18 21:27:18 +0000 UTC]

Awsome!

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xXAssassinsxX [2012-02-17 04:42:02 +0000 UTC]

you my friend have a talent!!!

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adrury [2012-02-10 20:53:03 +0000 UTC]

Almiar! This one is my favorite! You never cease to astonish my boy

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coreyb73 [2012-02-10 03:04:28 +0000 UTC]

love it

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unluckyloser [2012-02-05 07:00:15 +0000 UTC]

Very good!

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The-Rogue-Scarecrow [2012-01-29 08:39:04 +0000 UTC]

Dang! Epic Joker!

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Hide1976 [2012-01-26 03:54:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for sending through the link to your finished piece. Brilliant work!

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Herrickk In reply to Hide1976 [2012-01-26 22:45:10 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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Dachande89 [2012-01-24 22:24:54 +0000 UTC]

Bravo this is spot on. I know how you feel with this picture being frustrating to draw. Tried to do it myself and drove myself crazy with the face. Gave up and did a whole different joker design. But you nailed it.

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Herrickk In reply to Dachande89 [2012-01-26 22:44:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! It sure was't easy. I feel like I had to force myself to do it.

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ArtisTMind85 [2012-01-23 20:12:42 +0000 UTC]

WOW VERY NICE.

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AliceDreamland [2012-01-23 16:27:40 +0000 UTC]

This looks brilliant! *sign* Makes me sad again.

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gooeyshmooey [2012-01-23 03:46:48 +0000 UTC]

Two enthuasiastic Thumbs up! Wish I drew this...

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kyliemaharg [2012-01-23 03:40:21 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing! i think if you did one certian spot in color it would look really nice, like if you did just his lips red or just the color of his eyes it would be really nice. I love how it shows that sickness really well that he has in the game. I have the game and if it was in black and white it would look exactly like this! you did a wonderful job!

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Liobits [2012-01-21 16:50:10 +0000 UTC]

That is so freaking amazing. Seriosly though, this is the one of the first Arkham city art of the Joker I've seen done by pencil, and it is beautiful.

-goes to chec out your gallery-

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Chadfuller [2012-01-18 20:49:44 +0000 UTC]

looks amazing!

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Sketchy-raptor [2012-01-18 20:12:12 +0000 UTC]

Bloody amazing... Is this a pencil drawing? Because... well I'm speechless...

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Herrickk In reply to Sketchy-raptor [2012-01-18 21:13:03 +0000 UTC]

It is a pencil drawing! Nothing fancy, just a regular 0.7 mechanical pencil.

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imnotparanoid68 [2012-01-18 19:36:57 +0000 UTC]

You are a massive moron, forgeting to spell your own name right!

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Herrickk In reply to imnotparanoid68 [2012-01-18 19:46:17 +0000 UTC]

Haha. I know! What the hell?

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LostIdentity1110 [2012-01-18 15:15:01 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome!!

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volstorm [2012-01-18 14:19:13 +0000 UTC]

great work

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gettingbored22 [2012-01-18 10:18:42 +0000 UTC]

holy diver!! good work !

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jackartzy [2012-01-18 10:08:14 +0000 UTC]

wow. i really like this. i think yoy should defianatly color this

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ATGF [2012-01-18 06:52:43 +0000 UTC]

Impressive, I don't really see annything missing exept for colour.
And you even his line with him at the top left.
I simply approve to this. ^_^

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twinkiekilla007 [2012-01-18 04:47:02 +0000 UTC]

your very talented

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Herrickk In reply to twinkiekilla007 [2012-01-18 04:48:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. Your work is impressive, as well.

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