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Description Edit: thank you all for the positive feedback on this piece! It makes me so happy to know that you all like to see me trying different styles and things.  
For everyone who has been asking, here is a list of materials used (also partially visible in the picture):
-Base layer of watercolor (PH martin's concentrated watercolor)
-2nd layer of makers (mostly tombo, but also copic in the areas that I didn't want to bleed)
-3rd layer of colored pencil (faber castelle and prismacolor)
-4th layer of a mix of materials including: gel pen, liquid acrylic, more marker and pencil

Hey guys! I've been working on this for the past week...it's part of my final drawing project.  There will be 2-4 others to accompany this one, each in a different style.  This is my realistic approach, referenced from this image: fav.me/d648zfh  I took a photo to show a little more of my work space and process. I've still got a few more layers and a background to add. 

Little note about the project:
I know I don't usually post realistic stuff, but I wanted to showcase something that I don't normally draw for my final project. Because so much of my art is a little less realistic, sometimes I think that there is the assumption that my art is a 'cop-out'.  I feel like this is how a lot of artists are viewed, especially in the modern day art world. I wanted to comment on this generalization with a series of drawings- each completed in a different style, progressing from very realistic to more abstracted.  


sjlfdsjklajl;sdjf  IN OTHER NEWS.  I will be at MomoCon again this year! I got a last minute table after being wait-listed.  So exciting! 
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Comments: 256

Rarer4ever [2017-03-16 14:15:18 +0000 UTC]

lit!

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chikovainilla [2016-07-18 23:18:00 +0000 UTC]

Awesome

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PaleoShack [2016-06-21 06:34:34 +0000 UTC]

I love parrots a LOT. Fantastic and majestic.

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siulek [2016-06-20 16:05:55 +0000 UTC]

wow!!

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PrisonerOnEarth [2016-06-19 05:51:02 +0000 UTC]

Love this; beautifully done!

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ArtistikAvinab [2016-06-16 10:57:45 +0000 UTC]

Really incredible

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LalliStar [2016-06-16 03:55:45 +0000 UTC]

DUDE THIS IS REALLY AWSOME!!!!!
....you are so talented

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KatTheGrrreat [2016-06-16 02:32:29 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful rendition, really looks nice!

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I230 [2016-06-16 01:31:55 +0000 UTC]

The more I stare the more I want to touch   

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Kitty1Cat2 [2016-06-15 22:20:47 +0000 UTC]

Very amazingly drawn!
I love all the feathers!

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msarabi [2016-06-14 16:43:02 +0000 UTC]

Oh WOW, it is fantastic

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xZehna [2015-06-25 19:33:37 +0000 UTC]

Very nice, the feathers are very well done c:!

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SophiaKanthak [2015-05-16 21:18:51 +0000 UTC]

Love to see you trying different styles^^
and it looks soooo realistic○.○

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Howl93 [2015-03-19 20:15:40 +0000 UTC]

INCREDIBLE 

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ParrotNutrition [2015-02-20 00:01:57 +0000 UTC]

I Love, definat realistic! I wanna give em scratches.

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RhiskandPeril [2015-01-31 08:20:52 +0000 UTC]

Incredible drawing! Thank you so much for referencing my parrot

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BlueHorse17 [2015-01-24 07:48:29 +0000 UTC]

The detail in this is stunning!

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BerkTheFirst [2014-11-16 17:43:17 +0000 UTC]

Woah... That's amaziningly fantastical in every possible way!

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Intoxiphreny [2014-11-12 21:32:51 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!

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Jordytheredfox [2014-10-18 21:28:16 +0000 UTC]

 Mein lieber himmel!!!
Es demasiado genial..
Hyperrealist!!

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pencilsandpapercuts [2014-10-04 03:18:27 +0000 UTC]

Really nice. I love the vibrant colors!

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Karolaxd [2014-09-29 22:53:44 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! ; D I'm fascinated

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natsu-D9 [2014-09-24 03:54:26 +0000 UTC]

oooooooooooooop

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7-Sweet-Like-Candy-7 [2014-09-23 23:58:04 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely amazing, keep up the good work!

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Meletiche [2014-09-23 02:08:16 +0000 UTC]

Wooooooow!!!

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ForeverCanine [2014-09-22 02:21:58 +0000 UTC]

AMAZING!
I"m so shocked, this is gorgeous.

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IshtarRashidzadeh [2014-09-21 19:54:52 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing! 

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IsabellaManara [2014-09-16 08:38:52 +0000 UTC]

cool

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JustAnAssassin [2014-09-09 13:35:37 +0000 UTC]

This is so fu*** awesome! (sry for the bad word )

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Doodlingmonster [2014-08-27 21:22:22 +0000 UTC]

Impossible! That has to be a photo! I love it!

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NephilimNeverland [2014-07-25 17:03:03 +0000 UTC]

impressive... so realistic and if I could touch it....great art!!!! love the colors!

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CreationsByTiffany [2014-07-17 18:58:55 +0000 UTC]

Wow. This is incredibly realistic! Wonderful use of mix media!

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chisohma [2014-05-24 04:50:06 +0000 UTC]

I have to ask; One gorgeous painting. 

Now my questions. 
I just recently bought colored pencils ( prisma x faber castell )
Markers ( Spectrum Noir ) And I am VERY new to 'coloring' traditional media. I just am scared- because if I like the drawing- and color and mess up the whole thing is ruined. I have difficulties making commitments XDDD! Anyways.

I was interested in the use of layering with different medias. 
So you would, first layer it with markers and + watercolors - THEN pencils to get the layering effect.

Does that ever damage the pencils or markers in use of different layers? On top of each other. Especially marker AFTER the pencil? Since Fabers are oiled based?

And when you went to the liquid acy and THEN again with colored pencils and markers- was the liquid acrylic last? Or another under layer? And if so what effect did it have on your markers + pencils? 

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ArinaAmeisu [2014-05-15 13:19:18 +0000 UTC]

3D... Looks like... I can touch it...

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ladygenevra [2014-05-14 11:16:38 +0000 UTC]

I am in awe of your talent

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JWright-3D-Graphics [2014-05-09 18:25:48 +0000 UTC]

dam this is amazing

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Nami-mew-sama [2014-05-03 02:50:07 +0000 UTC]

But this piece is great also!

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Nami-mew-sama [2014-05-03 02:49:23 +0000 UTC]

In my opinion, realistic art is a little boring and easy to do if you learn the grid method. It takes a lot more skill and creativity to do what you do!

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robi83 [2014-04-30 16:08:51 +0000 UTC]

very good!!!

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Anarhia-2013 [2014-04-29 19:07:22 +0000 UTC]

oooh he is so beautiful!!!!!

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Rireri [2014-04-29 07:09:41 +0000 UTC]

This is just amazing! Ö
Just.. Fantastic!

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LurainaShadraco [2014-04-28 04:11:40 +0000 UTC]

That is mind-blowing epic.  I cannot imagine how much time that must have taken, and such skill!  I love it!

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Darvia123 [2014-04-28 02:04:42 +0000 UTC]

It really looks amazing, and I love it! It's very well done, and im happy that you tried something new!

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CYB3RC0W [2014-04-28 01:06:56 +0000 UTC]

That is awesome.. o.o

BriCK-ish look at that!!

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BriCK-ish In reply to CYB3RC0W [2014-04-28 12:03:54 +0000 UTC]

Colours!  

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CYB3RC0W In reply to BriCK-ish [2014-04-30 10:09:30 +0000 UTC]

Woo!

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openskyline [2014-04-27 11:15:25 +0000 UTC]

It doesn't look like someone made it. It looks alive.

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xMeepertonx [2014-04-27 01:39:20 +0000 UTC]

Thats beautiful ~(^o^)~ 

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JadeDragonne [2014-04-26 23:59:11 +0000 UTC]

Incredible!

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BarbieSpitzmuller [2014-04-26 07:28:10 +0000 UTC]

I love this so much! Awsome work!

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