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Without a doubt my favorite actor. Nothing like a John Wayne western. Comments and faves appreciated. Have a terrific day and thanks for looking.Related content
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Let me start off by saying that this is very well done; the proportions of the face, the detail in the bandana, all spot on. However I saw that you submitted 2 other black and white deviations to the 4-5 lines folder, "The Wild One" and "Lauren Bacall Revisited", and I think they were both stronger pieces, with The Wild One being the strongest. The reason why is because they had a greater tonal range. You get pretty close to black, but the lightest value is a medium/light grey, and it makes the drawing seem almost washed out. Introducing some white into the highlights of the face and even the background would make this drawing stand out just as much as the others.
I hope this was helpful. ^^
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Thanks for your input. It's interesting what you said about the other two drawings and I'll tell you why. The timeline of when these drawings were completed is as such, John Wayne several years back, Lauren Bacall about a year back and The Wild One about 2 months ago. I guess what I'm saying is that I have learned as I've gone along and I agree my present day drawings have a better look about them. Thanks for noticing.
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No need to thank me, haha, you're the one who put the hours in and it shows. So no problem. ^^
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*thinks of Ryan Style's impressions* Sorry, I had to get that out of my system first. 
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Hello thank you so much for your comment and the especially the time you took to make it. I really appreciate it. 
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This explains everything. 
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Got it. Really funny stuff.
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This is very impressive. The values of the shading are very smooth, and blend perfectly. The texture of the hat is excellent. John's face looks like it was sculpted. I think this is appropriate for an iconic movie star. The facial expression John has looks almost forgiving. The curvature of the eyelids suggests that to me. I think this is an excellent use of shading to capture a legendary entertainer.
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Thank you very much for your comment I really do appreciate it. Have a great day.
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Thank you.
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You're welcome
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Phenomenally fantastic drawing of John Wayne you have here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
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Thank you so much.
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Hello! I'm from Comment Tag and my word was ''Western''. I'll let you guess why I picked this!
I have already commented on another of your work before, but let me say it again, you are good with pencils. This piece shows again a good range of values, from white to nearly black on the face. The light source is clearly determined, and all of your shading follows it. I also like your attention to detail, like all the patterns in the scarf. There are also so small areas of various values around his eyes especially, and it really helps bringing out his expression. The drawn frame around it is simple but it makes the drawing looks more finished than if it was only reaching the sides of the paper.
Now I'm not sure if it was intentional, but why is the stripe on his hat not shaded? (Or maybe it is shaded, my screen is terribly bright) I'd add a really light shading to it just to give it the same shape as the hat.
But seriously this is really good work, especially his eyes, they seem so lifelike.
And that completes the Tagline!
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Thanks for your kind words and constructive comments. I usually print out my resource material from a regular printer and don't always get everything I should. So usually I dra what I see on the paper. So the strap around the hat was most likely whited out in the printout, hence not shaded. Bad habit. Kinda lazy too. Thanks again.
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Thanks . Very neat design.
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Thank you very much Fajr.
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Hey, it's Pilgrim John!
Love the scarf... this would be even more amazing in color too! (come back to the color zone...)
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Thanks Cher. You made me laugh. The pictures that I draw from are from black and white resources. I'm not anywhere near that good of an artist to imagine a b&w photo in color. Someday.
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I'd be unable to perform that task as well.
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Very cool! I love the way you've drawn the hat's shadow
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Thank you Ani. I appreciate the nice words as always. Haven't seen anything new from graphicnovelgirl lately. How are things?
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Hello Prof, things are super crazy at work and home so unfortunately not much time for art. It's been such a busy few months ... I am now married hoorah! We had a fantastic day and a beautiful holiday, but now back to earth with a big bump. School breaks up in 3 weeks and 2 days for the long summer hols, so plenty of time for art then! Whenever I can I'm enjoying looking at wonderful art on dA and I can't wait to join in again.
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Well, a very big congratulations to you Ani. My very best wishes for a life filled with love and happiness.
Wow school is still going on? Here it is just ending in the northeast states and in the southern states has been over for about one month.
Looking forward to seeing some art on your part in the future and hearing from you again.
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Very interesting blending. What kind of pencil and paper did you use?
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Thanks. I used Strathmore 300 series paper, and Derwent pencils 2B,4B,6B, and 9B.
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John Wayne... one of the greats... nice work, Professor!
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Thank you sir. I appreciate the nice words.
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anytime, professor : )
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Wow, stunning drawing! I especially like the shading!
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Thanks Dominik I appreciate that. And you are welcome for the fave.
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Amazing ! You have a great talent . I love your style
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Thank you. I really appreciate that.
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I drove through his hometown recently this rocks Cliff
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Thank you Arthur.Where is his hometown?
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Thhank you very much.
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Awesome work there pilgrim!! (best John Wayne voice)
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Thanks. Good imitation.
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