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kmurph47 β An old Sailor
Published: 2012-09-05 03:16:35 +0000 UTC; Views: 2815; Favourites: 16; Downloads: 22
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I came across this photo [link] by and thought I would like to draw it. I haven't done a pencil drawing in years, but seeing other DA artists work inspired me to give it a try.With the photographer's permission, I lightened the picture so I could see it better. So my drawing is intentionally lighter than the photo.
I used graphic pencils 4H - 4B on 11"x14" Strathmore vellum paper. I think I could have used at least a 6B for the darkest of dark or maybe a different type of paper for a smoother effect? I sure would like some opinions on this.
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I think you did a great job capturing the man's likeness, especially considering how small and dark the photo was. The details are nicely done, and the over all portrait looks completely realistic! I would point out that you left the handkerchief under the man's hat out, but I think the image is better for it.
I do agree that you should have used a darker pencil for the shadowed areas. Even though brightening the image was a good call for visibility, adding a fewer darker shade to some of the shadows would really help the range of light and dark look more complete. (Of course, you could always take the easy way out and tweak the curves in Photoshop. e.deviantart.net/emoticons/w/w⦠" width="15" height="15" alt="
A smooth paper would have been nice for finer details and smoother textures, but given the nature of the subject, a rougher finish isn't totally a bad thing. Of course, I can't stand drawing on the rough stuff, but I digress.
Disregard my ratings for the most part. I don't see that "Vision" "Originality" or "Impact" have much bearing on a drawing of a photo--the main thing is "Technique", and you did quite well. Congrats! e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b⦠" width="15" height="15" alt="
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What would be the process to be able to use this sketch of the old sailorΒ for a project of mine?
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Looks like an old sailor I once met and spent an evening waiting for a bucket of crabs to cook over the campfire. A crusty old soul with a lot of tall tales to share. your image is gorgeous. I love your work and how you help other artists. Thank you. For sharing!
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Awwww, thank you, and thanks for adding it to your favorites, AND the watch! 
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Yes, I think so too, do you also like all the fantastic emotes here?
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I like the emotes, but I can't always get them to work (I try several different ways). Then they become too time consuming.
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Yes I know what you mean, same problem here
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Amazing!! Looks like a black and white Nikon D3 picture!!
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Wow, a Nikon no less! Thanks for the great compliment!
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WOW! 
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Really, really glad you like it
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^^ it turned out so great!
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A beautiful piece of art kmurph. It looks like a black and white photo - so much detail!
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Thanks, and thanks for the favor, too
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Amazing drawing, almost looks like he is carved out of granite.
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I'm glad you like it. Thanks for the interesting comment, too!
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I commented before to say thank you, but I put it in the wrong place so I don't know if you got it or not and I wanted to make sure that you did, so thank you! Whew... (How's that for one long sentence?)
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Haha I dunno if i got it XD no prob though
~ Mikki
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