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Published: 2012-12-25 23:47:44 +0000 UTC; Views: 5001; Favourites: 231; Downloads: 0
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This was initially done as a sketch to kill time while waiting for jury service in the court. The sketch of 3 redheads (the same model) was done in a 2.5 hour period. Then it evolved into this finished piece.I was considering using colored pencils since the red hair is so attractive. However, I like the flexibility with graphite more and more delicate details with graphite anyway.
I can definitely spend more time and on this. As someone said, "A painting (drawing) is never finished. You just leave it when you get the most out of it." I had fun with this and feel good about the result. I'll leave it for now.
Fave/Like/Share. I would love to hear your feedback about my work so I can improve in the future. Thank you!
Pencil: 4H, 2H, HB, 2B, & 4B
Paper: 9x12 Strathmore 300 Bristol Vellum (Cropped to 9x11)
Other: kneaded eraser, 1 inch camel hair brush (for hair blending)
Duration: 12/11/2012 ~ 12/25/201
Model: Love Ansimov / Lyubov Anisimova
Photos: Kristina Tararina
Inspiration: Samuel Silva [link]
Drawing: Kelvin Chen [link]
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How do you draw hair so perfectly... It just murders the picture every time I try.
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First you observe and divide the hair into group of shades (light and dark. Then you pull your pencil stroke from dark to light in batch of V's. After a few layers, I use a brush to soften the tone and use a kneaded eraser to pull out some highlights. I repeat the process until I see a satisfying result.
By the way, to avoid overworking, I use a softer pencil such as a 2B for drawing hair. Check out "5 Pencil Method" on Youtube, they have some good tips on drawing hair and other stuff.
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Thanks for the advice man. I will check it out.
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incredible so delicate and subtle wonderful expressions amazing shading and detailing
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Yay! Iβm very glad to announce you that your artwork has been chosen to be amongst the best deviations submitted to our in the month of December 2012. You can check it out here: Featured & here: Hall Of Fame ( 32 - December 2012 ) . 
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I have just posted this in my journal "favourites by other artists". [link]
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Thank you for featuring!
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I particularly love the left angle shot - very nice indeed.
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Thanks. I like that angle shot, too.
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This one is stunning to start, then it grows on you. I can't stop staring at it.
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I'm sure you've already seen the ballpoint drawing of this same model. It is probably the most well-known biro work on DA. [link]
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I've included the same link in the description.
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Ah, so you have. I did not notice.
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This is beautifully done. I love the detail in the hair, and the fine highlights, especially on the lips. I'm very glad you chose to maintain the image in pencil, although I must admit I'd love to see this redhead for real ...
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Yes, a colored drawing/painting would be fun to do. I'll find a chance to do so in the future, probably from another reference.
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I think that if Lyubov Anisimova saw you your work she would lost her words
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So, "Lyubov Anisimova" is how you correctly spell it. Thanks, Vira.
Yes, Russian/Ukrainian ladies are very beautiful.
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Yes, Kelvin. Her name means "love". Names are not translated.For example, my name means "faith". You can write as Liubov or Lyubov, two versions are correct
Mainly foreigners always say that Russian/Ukrainian ladies are very beautiful, don't know why
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Haha, I know. It's just direct translatiion with Google. 
Yes, I think the features of Russian/Ukrainian ladies are very deep and beautiful. Maybe you just get too use to looking at it and didn't realize how beautiful you all are. Hehe.
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Haha
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year
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totally cute freckles. dont see that drawn very much!
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Yeah, I think the texture of freckles adds interest the the subject.
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most definitely agree!
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It's very cute! I like it very much, especially the freckles :3, but i miss eye on the lower head.
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You are very welcome!
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This is so amazing! Beautiful style! Nice shadding!
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Thank you for noticing. You have a beautiful gallery as well. I'm watching already
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superb- I wish I could draw hair like that :{
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