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Description This was a homework assignment for my drawing class. I really like the way the textures turned out. Not as pleased with the uneven toning of the paper though. Oh well.

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Charcoal on ink-toned cold press illustration board.
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Comments: 97

Piggie50 [2012-08-05 23:21:07 +0000 UTC]

This is simply beautiful, I don't know how to express the wonder of it!

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Reilune [2012-07-17 05:37:47 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely beautiful.

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medli20 In reply to Reilune [2012-07-17 06:06:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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naantjegirl [2012-05-06 15:44:41 +0000 UTC]

beautiful!

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Juuku-Coffee [2012-04-27 04:52:50 +0000 UTC]

So elegant and beautiful!

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medli20 In reply to Juuku-Coffee [2012-04-27 04:53:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks much!

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thurop [2012-03-15 00:40:46 +0000 UTC]

The uneven toning of the paper is amazing. This is perfection...

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medli20 In reply to thurop [2012-03-16 18:41:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! That really means a lot coming from you.

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Gamarleton [2012-03-01 12:45:42 +0000 UTC]

woah you are really good

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medli20 In reply to Gamarleton [2012-03-03 23:14:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Gamarleton In reply to medli20 [2012-03-04 15:37:57 +0000 UTC]

looks real, really

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ravenax [2012-03-01 07:30:58 +0000 UTC]

love it!!!

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medli20 In reply to ravenax [2012-03-03 23:13:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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rosiesinner [2012-02-29 06:04:05 +0000 UTC]

The details of the feathers are absolutely gorgeous! Despite the uneven toning, I think this is a beautifully crafted piece.

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medli20 In reply to rosiesinner [2012-03-03 20:39:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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LeonardoSquidBee [2012-02-27 05:08:04 +0000 UTC]

How are you not pleased with the toning?
If I did something like this I would put it on the fridge

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medli20 In reply to LeonardoSquidBee [2012-03-01 06:07:16 +0000 UTC]

I'm actually getting more and more attached to it, but at first it was because I had meant to lay the brush strokes the other way, to mimic the appearance of water. xDD

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Yuxidamus [2012-02-26 09:22:50 +0000 UTC]

Amazing.

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medli20 In reply to Yuxidamus [2012-02-29 03:19:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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lord-phillock [2012-02-19 05:57:32 +0000 UTC]

wow, that's fantastic! I really like the color, and how accurately you got the look down too! Nice style you implemented!

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medli20 In reply to lord-phillock [2012-02-19 06:11:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a bunch, Phil! That really means a lot to me.

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lord-phillock In reply to medli20 [2012-02-20 01:32:57 +0000 UTC]

well, then you're welcome

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Watemark [2012-02-14 20:46:29 +0000 UTC]

Amazing! Can't find right words to describe how gorgeous it is

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prettypickles [2012-02-14 14:27:33 +0000 UTC]

You've captured the swan's beauty and grace so perfectly!

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lilalo-art [2012-02-13 14:00:45 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!
I like the lights and the colours!

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medli20 In reply to lilalo-art [2012-02-18 07:12:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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SugarImp [2012-02-13 06:13:08 +0000 UTC]

Mad. Skills.

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medli20 In reply to SugarImp [2012-02-13 06:15:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a bunch!

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Hielu [2012-02-11 23:19:04 +0000 UTC]

fricken beautiful <3

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OtakuIchigo [2012-02-11 01:39:41 +0000 UTC]

this is beautiful

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AnimeAngel0 [2012-02-09 22:32:38 +0000 UTC]

i love the detail you added to the wings! Great work.

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EpHyGeNiA [2012-02-09 12:20:34 +0000 UTC]

beautiful interpretation :3

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MNCrowgirl [2012-02-09 03:38:49 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful textures and I love the uneven tone of the background, it adds dimension.

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medli20 In reply to MNCrowgirl [2012-02-18 06:58:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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OloKK [2012-02-09 02:51:57 +0000 UTC]

Well done

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Hvst [2012-02-09 02:08:52 +0000 UTC]

WOOOOOOOOOOOW

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masterfulmind [2012-02-09 01:31:55 +0000 UTC]

VERY NICE!

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medli20 In reply to masterfulmind [2012-02-18 06:58:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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SuzanneMoseley [2012-02-09 01:09:12 +0000 UTC]

Interestingly, the uneven texture doesn't take away from the swan, if anything, it manages to add dimension to the curved forms of the bird. Great fleshing of the form as well, it feels like it could breath right off of the page. And the face, love it. Very serene and peaceful. Great atmosphere.

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medli20 In reply to SuzanneMoseley [2012-02-18 06:57:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! Haha, I suppose the uneven texturing was one of those "happy little accidents." I admit, I hated it at first, but now that I look at it again, I'm liking it more and more.

Thanks for the feedback; it really means a lot!

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SplashGel [2012-02-08 22:06:23 +0000 UTC]

Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooow.!!!
You have a talent.! : ))

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medli20 In reply to SplashGel [2012-02-18 06:56:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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user-name-here [2012-02-08 22:04:10 +0000 UTC]

really beautiful i love this technique

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plaidkazoo [2012-02-08 21:33:13 +0000 UTC]

I actually like the uneven toning. It adds interest and cool-ness.
I love the wings, too. A lot of people (cough cough, me) can't draw wings too well, even with a reference.

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medli20 In reply to plaidkazoo [2012-02-18 06:56:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

Wings can be tricky, but they become easier to draw once you learn basic feather placement and whatnot.

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Nuclear-space-bulb [2012-02-08 20:55:46 +0000 UTC]

dat picture, but seriously this is stunning

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medli20 In reply to Nuclear-space-bulb [2012-02-18 06:54:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, Daughtry!

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eva-chausheva [2012-02-08 20:46:47 +0000 UTC]

wow ! How did You do that! Very nice

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medli20 In reply to eva-chausheva [2012-02-18 06:45:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I toned the background with an ink wash, then I drew the darker parts with black charcoal and the white parts with white charcoal. ;D

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blightedangel [2012-02-08 20:18:18 +0000 UTC]

I like that you've let the body of the subject fade into the background somewhat. Lovely interpretation. I hope you get a decent grade. Thank you for sharing.

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