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MalcolmShortt — Crawlin' Kingsnake

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Published: 2014-06-23 11:39:47 +0000 UTC; Views: 2997; Favourites: 114; Downloads: 0
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Description Portrait of John Lee Hooker. Part of a series of Jazz & Blues greats.

12"x16"
2H-4B graphite pencil
Strathmore 500 series bristol board

10 stage process available on my website blog here: www.malcolmshortt.com/

Follow my work on Facebook here: www.facebook.com/TheArtOfMalco…

**EDIT: Updated studio photo of the original artwork. This image is a much more accurate reproduction of the original.
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Comments: 41

DominikScherrer [2015-01-18 23:17:22 +0000 UTC]

Wow, incredible piece of art! I love it!

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MalcolmShortt In reply to DominikScherrer [2015-01-19 09:19:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Dominik!

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touchofthesoul [2015-01-18 21:35:24 +0000 UTC]

very beautiful work!!  

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MalcolmShortt In reply to touchofthesoul [2015-01-19 09:20:45 +0000 UTC]

You're too kind.

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Canankk [2014-11-08 17:46:23 +0000 UTC]

Featured in my journal  Something Warm
 

 

 

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Thoughtful I by Arte-de-Junqueiro
bear by slatkatajna Smile. by Toxic-Designs-Redux
March,November by arslanalp 

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MalcolmShortt In reply to Canankk [2014-11-10 11:44:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much Canan! I'm glad you like the piece.

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khinson [2014-10-26 18:58:23 +0000 UTC]

This is just amazing!

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MalcolmShortt In reply to khinson [2014-10-29 16:14:29 +0000 UTC]

Much appreciated Karen.

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Frost-DeWinter [2014-10-20 15:16:02 +0000 UTC]

Masterful. You have done an amazing job. Wow

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MalcolmShortt In reply to Frost-DeWinter [2014-10-20 18:51:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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jennystokes [2014-10-20 08:18:05 +0000 UTC]

Brilliant.

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MalcolmShortt In reply to jennystokes [2014-10-20 18:50:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Jenny!

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jennystokes In reply to MalcolmShortt [2014-10-20 19:04:11 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure.

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FredrikEriksson1 [2014-09-02 05:27:16 +0000 UTC]

Life like perfection! Amazing details!

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MalcolmShortt In reply to FredrikEriksson1 [2014-09-02 07:42:07 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Fredrik. You're too kind!

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chiarablaze [2014-08-03 19:53:41 +0000 UTC]

your technique is amazing!!!! love this one  

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MalcolmShortt In reply to chiarablaze [2014-08-05 08:57:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! 

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KarinClaessonArt [2014-08-01 22:55:48 +0000 UTC]

Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!

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MalcolmShortt In reply to KarinClaessonArt [2014-08-02 10:37:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!  

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KarinClaessonArt In reply to MalcolmShortt [2014-08-02 21:21:27 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome

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keef75 [2014-07-01 05:22:09 +0000 UTC]

Wow fabuleux !

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MalcolmShortt In reply to keef75 [2014-07-01 08:11:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Keef!

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keef75 In reply to MalcolmShortt [2014-07-01 21:00:11 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome , you deserve it, great job

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markstewart [2014-06-27 19:34:34 +0000 UTC]

Brilliant, love it.

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MalcolmShortt In reply to markstewart [2014-06-28 12:59:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Mark.

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markstewart In reply to MalcolmShortt [2014-06-29 20:57:21 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome bud.

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moldovangmihai [2014-06-24 05:24:54 +0000 UTC]

It looks amazing  

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MalcolmShortt In reply to moldovangmihai [2014-06-24 12:09:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!  

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Leenke [2014-06-23 21:29:53 +0000 UTC]

photo-realistic. Wow. The contrast, the details. amazing.

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MalcolmShortt In reply to Leenke [2014-06-24 12:10:16 +0000 UTC]

You're too kind Leenke. Thanks  

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tiamat9 [2014-06-23 16:13:06 +0000 UTC]

Great job. I love the details, shading, and contrast. Realistic and stunning. Awesome face and guitar.

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MalcolmShortt In reply to tiamat9 [2014-06-24 12:10:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Rakesh.

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tiamat9 In reply to MalcolmShortt [2014-06-30 01:30:06 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure.

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RobertoJK [2014-06-23 13:06:42 +0000 UTC]

This is simply stunning, excellent work!!!

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MalcolmShortt In reply to RobertoJK [2014-06-24 12:11:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Roberto!

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Klenesk [2014-06-23 13:02:05 +0000 UTC]

I saw it being made. I saw the stages and everything and yet I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!!!!

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MalcolmShortt In reply to Klenesk [2014-06-24 12:12:50 +0000 UTC]

BELIIIEEEVE!!  

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Hugopencil [2014-06-23 12:23:27 +0000 UTC]

woooowww so great!! 

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MalcolmShortt In reply to Hugopencil [2014-06-24 12:11:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Hugo!

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Gejgalos [2014-06-23 11:59:45 +0000 UTC]

stunning

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MalcolmShortt In reply to Gejgalos [2014-06-24 12:11:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.  

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