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Lucid Dream
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Published: 2011-12-19 05:45:18 +0000 UTC; Views: 25018; Favourites: 1617; Downloads: 471
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Lucid Dream"In a lucid dream, the dreamer may be able to exert some degree of control over their participation within the dream or be able to manipulate their imaginary experiences in the dream environment. Lucid dreams can be realistic and vivid." (from Wikipedia.com)
I like the hair and emotion of the beautiful model. So I challenged myself on capturing the feeling without following the reference too strictly. It's like a LUCID DREAM in a way that you are partially conscious yet you partially follow where you mind leads you in a natural and flowing way, In a lucid dream, you are exploring both the conscious and subconscious sides of you mind. You're in control, peaceful, and graceful. Mesmerizing!
Pencil: 4H, 2H, HB, 2B, 4B (Blick Studio Drawing Pencils)
Paper: 11x14 Strathmore 300 Bristol Vellum
Other: kneaded eraser, brush (for hair only)
Duration: 12/01/2011 - 12/18/2011
Credits:
Model: Jessica Truscott (=faestock @deviantart)
Reference: [link]
Drawing: Kelvin Chen
01/03/2012: Oh wow, my very first Daily Deviation!!! Whoohoooo!!!! Thanks everyone for your support. I'll keep it up.
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Do you mind if I use your deviations for story covers? I promise I will credit and watch and donate to you and they are only for an online site, so not like for a real book cover. They are so beautiful! ♥
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Sure. Please let me know the link to your story when it's finished.
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Thank you! Oh, but it isn't for a particular story, but it most likely be up for rating or examples and things like that. They will be in my deviations anyway with credit. But if it is for a story, I'll send it to you. Thank you so much!!! You are an amazing artist!
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This is truly beautiful.
But, speaking as one that suffered from lucid dreams I can assure you they are rarely peaceful or graceful. They are full on horrifying. And as they take place outside the REM state of normal dreaming they are also dangerous. Imagine the worst nightmare you have ever had. Now imagine it is realler than real. I have broken furniture, put my fist through a hardwood door, and broken my own bones IRL while suffering from lucid dreams. Others have killed people they love while still in the lucid dream state, and not known they've done it until they awoke. Fortunately I have not had a lucid dream for many years. I pray I never have another.
Sorry to be a downer, but that is how they really are.
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My definition of "lucid dream" is different from yours. During a "lucid dream," you should be aware that you're only dream but decide to stay in the dreaming state. You should still have the ability to get out of the dream should anything go wrong.
From your definition, it's more like dream walking during a nightmare. However, thank you for sharing your experience. I hope you have more good dreams than bad ones.
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Just WOW!
How do you use the brush for the hair??
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After some layers of pencil strokes, use a soft camel hair brush (1" to 2")to soften the tone and spread the graphite over the hair area.
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It seems to work wonderfully for you
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There is a fundamental difference. Paper stump is harsh, and it will burnish (change/damage) the paper's texture. Therefore, once the paper is burnish, the additional layer of graphite won't adhere well and you can't go much darker. The brush is soft and gentle, you can brush all you want without damaging the paper. Paper stump might have its special use but I don't need it.
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beautiful work. Stunning hair, nice composition
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^_^ It's my great pleasure
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i love the way hair is drawn and flows.....wow...AMAZING!
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Thank you for you lovely comment
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Thank you so much for letting me use this here.
[link]
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Thanks for the notice. However, permission should be asked before used and you shall always give me credit by referring to my deviantART page. Thanks.
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I am new at this so please forgive me. I thought when it was a download you could use?
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I think it was totally rude to use this on your page without asking and I do not even see a credit to this artist on it. Even after he mentioned a credit should be given there is not one there that I can see.
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I have not used anything of yours and do not know what you are talking about!
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You can virtually save anything you see on the internet. If the image is not explicitly stated as stock image, then it's not. If you are not 100% sure, it's a good practice to always ask. I forgive your but you should have known better. No hard feeling.
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Thanks! Yes, hair, hair, hair.... lots of it.
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WOW! So realistic and well done. The hair and skin is so life-like and beautifully drawn.
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Wow....I'm pretty much speechless.. Her hair is absolutely incredible! How long have you been drawing??
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Wow! Well, I need to keep on practicing, then!I look forward to seeing more amazing work!
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Dreaming an ideal future, somewhere beautiful, somewhere worth going.
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The way you've managed to capture her hair with a pencil seems almost impossible!
Amazing work!!
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Thank you. I'll continue to improve my craft
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