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LilaeaBluecoat โ€” Breathe

Published: 2011-08-01 13:49:29 +0000 UTC; Views: 7832; Favourites: 342; Downloads: 0
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Description Saved the reference image for this a long time ago. It was small and blurry. But I just hรกd to draw it.
It's just such a powerful image!
Had to fill in some details myself because of that, but overall I'm satisfied with how I managed (with my current skill level in mind). Thank god I know a bit about a dancer's anatomy!

Am a little sorry I didn't draw this on smooth(er) paper in retrospect, since I don't much like how the grain scans and takes away from the details.
I thoroughly enjoyed doing this one though, and hope you guys will enjoy seeing it!

- Canson sketch paper A4
- 2H, HB and 2B pencils
- Erasers in all shapes, forms and sizes
- Backside of a lead holder to flatten the tooth of the paper around the lower skirt part
- Lots of breaths and love

WIP:
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SBdrawings [2013-07-15 06:41:32 +0000 UTC]

Nice 1 !! check out some of my work let me know what you think ok?

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MiaMarmelade [2013-04-01 13:50:41 +0000 UTC]

great

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LilaeaBluecoat In reply to MiaMarmelade [2013-04-09 11:56:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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danya0626 [2013-04-01 13:29:35 +0000 UTC]

Woooowwwwwww awsomeeeeeeee

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LilaeaBluecoat In reply to danya0626 [2013-04-09 11:56:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot!

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MoritzMiessl [2013-03-30 18:23:27 +0000 UTC]

nice work

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LilaeaBluecoat In reply to MoritzMiessl [2013-04-09 11:56:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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JackieBelonzo [2012-12-14 07:48:56 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful! the folds in the dress and the shadows are so great. wonderful job

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LilaeaBluecoat In reply to JackieBelonzo [2012-12-27 20:30:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot!!

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madre-superiora [2012-12-12 23:42:15 +0000 UTC]

this is perfect in every way: the vision, technique and the whole effect. Looks very professional.

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LilaeaBluecoat In reply to madre-superiora [2012-12-27 20:30:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much for those kind words!

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prettyflour [2012-08-09 17:30:14 +0000 UTC]

This has been featured in my journal!
[link]

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LilaeaBluecoat In reply to prettyflour [2012-08-09 17:57:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks ever so much!

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WhoMax [2012-04-28 07:28:03 +0000 UTC]

The shadows really create a cool style...

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LilaeaBluecoat In reply to WhoMax [2012-04-29 14:54:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Glad you like the effect!

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blanket86 [2012-04-16 17:03:38 +0000 UTC]

Very good expression work!

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LilaeaBluecoat In reply to blanket86 [2012-04-17 19:52:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I was lucky to find such an expressive reference!

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FcoGoya [2012-03-12 04:25:09 +0000 UTC]

Good work!

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LilaeaBluecoat In reply to FcoGoya [2012-03-13 17:41:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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ginarsnape [2012-01-22 00:08:52 +0000 UTC]

This is really beautiful. Your shading brings out her musculature and you definitely capture movement with the skirt.

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LilaeaBluecoat In reply to ginarsnape [2012-01-22 19:58:07 +0000 UTC]

Hi Gina! Good to see you popping by!
Thanks for the compliment, this is certainly one of my personal favorites!

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Ankori [2011-12-20 17:59:14 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful drawing

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LilaeaBluecoat In reply to Ankori [2011-12-20 20:23:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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whendt [2011-11-09 21:43:09 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful drawing

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LilaeaBluecoat In reply to whendt [2011-11-10 15:43:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!!!

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whendt In reply to LilaeaBluecoat [2011-11-10 18:57:19 +0000 UTC]

your welcome

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sublime-ape [2011-10-26 06:48:35 +0000 UTC]

the title is as creative as the picture! lovely work!

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LilaeaBluecoat In reply to sublime-ape [2011-10-26 18:03:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot for your sweet comment!

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frqazi [2011-10-25 01:21:31 +0000 UTC]

Amazing work

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LilaeaBluecoat In reply to frqazi [2011-10-25 11:20:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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MoritzMiessl [2011-10-24 21:54:20 +0000 UTC]

just outstanding! excellent detail and an energetic expression! just her hands seem a little less detailed...

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LilaeaBluecoat In reply to MoritzMiessl [2011-10-25 11:22:26 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much for your kind comment! As for the hands, I worked as much detail as I possibly could in there. The reference was very unclear and blurry at that point, so I was happy to make at least this out of it!
Thanks again!

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whizzywhizzer [2011-09-24 09:29:07 +0000 UTC]

wow great pose!!

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LilaeaBluecoat In reply to whizzywhizzer [2011-09-25 11:38:26 +0000 UTC]

It is, isn't it? Made me want to draw it immediately!
Thanks for taking a look!

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asalart [2011-09-20 15:12:54 +0000 UTC]

beautiful work!

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LilaeaBluecoat In reply to asalart [2011-09-20 17:25:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much!!

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SickSticky [2011-09-17 13:19:57 +0000 UTC]

This is wonderful.

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LilaeaBluecoat In reply to SickSticky [2011-09-18 18:02:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! Glad to hear!

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gregchapin [2011-09-08 19:50:20 +0000 UTC]

Very nice work... My sister danced when she was growing up. It was one of her favorite things to do.

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LilaeaBluecoat In reply to gregchapin [2011-09-09 11:06:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Greg!
My favorite thing, too!

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Ilojleen [2011-09-06 10:39:56 +0000 UTC]

Wooooow, this is a marvelous drawing Such a powerful, emotional, and perfectly executed! I love how you shaded her body, especially the legs; not to mention her dress which is stunning.

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LilaeaBluecoat In reply to Ilojleen [2011-09-06 19:42:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks soooo much for your comment on this! I'm so happy you like it so much! It was a joy working on it and I so much wanted to do the reference justice because it was so powerful! Very glad you see exactly what I wanted to portray in this drawing!

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Ilojleen In reply to LilaeaBluecoat [2011-09-12 09:28:09 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome, I like it a lot

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davepuls [2011-09-05 11:54:36 +0000 UTC]

Featured in this month's news features for the group: [link]

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LilaeaBluecoat In reply to davepuls [2011-09-05 14:33:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much!

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davepuls In reply to LilaeaBluecoat [2011-09-05 15:00:59 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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Mariannaeva [2011-09-04 16:06:09 +0000 UTC]

Brilliant work!

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LilaeaBluecoat In reply to Mariannaeva [2011-09-04 18:31:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Happy you like it!
I took a look at your gallery and you do fantastic work!
You have a new watcher!

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shell31 [2011-08-24 17:00:42 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful work!!!!

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LilaeaBluecoat In reply to shell31 [2011-08-24 18:32:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot! Quite like this one myself!

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