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[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] DD - I got your drift.
Also one other thing you can do in practicing seeing
light and shade is study some [url=https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1622&bih=882&q=models+black+and+white+photography&oq=models+black+a&gs_l=img.3.1.0l3j0i30j0i8i30l4.447.5229.0.7026.18.14.2.2.3.0.76.943.14.14.0....0...1ac.1.64.img..1.17.887.oElY-sXWjaE#imgrc=wLGCUukFBCWuwM%3A]black and white model photography.[/url]
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Shakti-Maia - Pssst... it's the exact same image of zeus that's in the video only cropped a bit. [/color][/b][/size][/font]
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I am jealous. I did not pay attention and did not stay up. Now I learn I missed out on a once in a lifetime event.
Great photo by the way!
[img]https://s15.postimg.cc/z9bk1znkb/Black_Falcon_Sig_in_Progess.jpg[/img]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Thanks Cyclops! [/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Well, in good news, it's not a once in a lifetime thing! You'll have another chance in 2033 [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Wink.png[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
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[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] A, believe it or not, City of Heroes/Titans related doodle![/color][/b][/size][/font]
[img]http://img14.deviantart.net/e8b2/i/2015/275/5/4/darth_delicious_and_brahn_fuhrnos_chibi_by_deedeeproductions-d9bo7mr.png[/img]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] DeeDee and Brahn giving thugs the "what the heck are you doing" stare. [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Yay.png[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
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DeeDee and Brahn are waiting in line to buy tickets to the new City of Titans movie?
Be Well!
Fireheart
Love the chibi look!
[img]https://s15.postimg.cc/z9bk1znkb/Black_Falcon_Sig_in_Progess.jpg[/img]
[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] lol That's adorable DD. You make it look like you have been doing these for years.
I love how we are both giving the people's eyebrow.
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[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] One overlooked detail though, Brahn wears the half length (handkerchief) cape not the full length one.
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Is very cute.
Formerly known as Bleddyn
[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WCqnt88Umk]Do you want to be a hero?[/url]
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[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Yay.png[/img]Thanks people![/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] @ChristopherRobin: Gah! I will fix it!.... at some point in time [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Wink.png[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
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So very cute! Love your art Dee Dee! :D
The Force be with You!
- Shakti-Maia
"...For my ally is the Force. And a powerful ally it is. Life creates it, makes it grow. It’s energy surrounds us and binds us..." - Yoda
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Thanks Shakti! [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Yay.png[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
[img]http://img12.deviantart.net/2d68/i/2015/279/8/1/darth_delicious_and_brahn_fuhrnos_chibi_by_deedeeproductions-d9bo7mr.png[/img]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Alright, cape fixed! [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Wink.png[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
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[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Perfect!
I just found my new desktop background.
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[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] So, this is hard for me to say as it feels like a failure (and I'm very harsh on myself so that's not an option..but I have to let it because it will be either the drawing or me), but I'm calling the quits on my sketch of Quoll. I've been trying and retrying and that all over again to color it, but I can't seem to make it work. If someone else feels like giving it a shot, by all means![/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype]Here are the [url=http://orig09.deviantart.net/f685/f/2015/283/8/c/quoll_by_deedee_2015_by_deedeeproductions-d9ckqnx.png]Quoll lines original size for download[/url]. [/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] However, this does not mean I have given up on drawing Shakti her prize! I will just start over from a different angle. I thought you should know [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Wink.png[/img]. Enjoy the weekend! *hugs and waves*[/color][/b][/size][/font]
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[img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/woohoo.gif[/img] [color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] I finally finished this! Will see if I can put up a GIF later.[/color][/b][/size][/font]
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Nice work Dee Dee! Love the play of light on the faces!
The Force be with You!
- Shakti-Maia
"...For my ally is the Force. And a powerful ally it is. Life creates it, makes it grow. It’s energy surrounds us and binds us..." - Yoda
Dee Dee: I've been meaning to mention this for a while... I really like this picture of Darth Delicious! I think you've captured her spirit brilliantly, and I find it a very intriguing picture to look at.
The Force be with You!
- Shakti-Maia
"...For my ally is the Force. And a powerful ally it is. Life creates it, makes it grow. It’s energy surrounds us and binds us..." - Yoda
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Yay.png[/img] Thanks Shakti! I made that for the FArt (Fan-Art, don't get any ideas [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Tong.png[/img]) Battle. It was a contest we had (and at some point I ran a round too) on the old forums. It was a lot of fun! Every month a diferent subject. That month, the subject was fire. [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Big%20Smile.png[/img]. [/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype]So, here's a new sketch of Quoll. Hope you like it sofar.[/color][/b][/size][/font]
[img]http://orig14.deviantart.net/968e/f/2015/286/9/5/quoll_sketch_preview_deedee2015_by_deedeeproductions-d9cy988.png[/img]
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[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] And here's the promised gif of the "Pointing Swords" piece. Starting way after I finished the faces (which I did first) and Aramis. So pay atention to d'Artagnan. Aramis will only change in the last few images [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Wink.png[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
[img]http://orig02.deviantart.net/eda3/f/2015/286/3/f/pointing_swords_by_deedee_2015_by_deedeeproductions-d9cyak4.gif[/img]
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turned out great. I like the blurring effect on the tips of the blades that are right in your face.
[img]http://ic.pics.livejournal.com/whiteperegrine/84183/69278/69278_original.gif[/img]
If you were actually there, you could try to focus on the tips of the blades. But then the men who were the true danger would be blurry. ^_^
Foradain, Mage of Phoenix Rising.
[url=https://cityoftitans.com/forum/foradains-character-conclave]Foradain's Character Conclave[/url]
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Avatar courtesy of [s]Satellite9[/s] [url=https://www.instagram.com/irezoomie/]Irezoomie[/url]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Thanks guys! [/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] @WhitePeregrine: I never painting something blurred out that much. It was quite the experience and I too like how it turned out. Let's hope it's not beginners luck [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Wink.png[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] @Foradain: choices indeed! [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/funny.gif[/img] I bet it would have taken me way less time to finish it then though [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Tong.png[/img].[/color][/b][/size][/font]
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Hi Dee Dee! It's certainly exciting to see Quoll sketched! I'm thrilled to have you drawing her.
My thoughts... I haven't given you enough on her character for you to know her spirit... I think Quoll could be described as less contemplative than you've sketched her here (that's the feeling I get when I look at this)... Although she is definitely someone who means business! Another feeling I get from this sketch. When she's wielding her blades, I think I would consider her reactions more 'reactive' and 'spontaneous'. In this she's very much a cat, with little thought involved. I guess I would consider her 'fierce'? I don't think she's the 'rapier' sort, but more of a 'slasher', who uses two blades at once - so scimitars for her pirate outfit.
The Force be with You!
- Shakti-Maia
"...For my ally is the Force. And a powerful ally it is. Life creates it, makes it grow. It’s energy surrounds us and binds us..." - Yoda
I do like many things about this picture. She's got fur and spots and attitude... only...
Well, she seems a little uptight? One arm clamped against her side and the other raised quite high... in preparation for poking a Spider, perhaps? It just seems to me that she should be a little more relaxed and comfortable than this image portrays?
It's interesting that you made her a Lefty. That doesn't seem wrong at all. I'd expect her to be a bit eccentric.
Be Well!
Fireheart
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Thanks for the feedback peops![/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] I just finished one hell of a collab with [url=http://catiprojectc.deviantart.com/]CatiProjectC[/url]![/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Meet little Musketeer me! [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/enthousiasticdd.gif[/img]
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All for One, and One for DeeDee!
Be Well!
Fireheart
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Actually.. two for DeeDee! Because Cati is coloring the original drawing traditionally too! And I've seen previews... and I'm soooo pleased! The girl does know how to brighten my day(s) [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Yay.png[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype]Alright, back to business. Quoll. The one catgirl pirate that is giving me a hard time capturing her! *giggles*. I indeed do not know Quoll personally, but I figured she'd be fierce as she's a pirate. However... here is yet another take on her. Perhaps this tickles your fancy better [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Big%20Smile.png[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
[img]http://orig12.deviantart.net/8c5d/f/2015/290/d/c/quoll_chibi_sketch_by_deedeeproductions-d9dfcgp.png[/img]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] I don't know what happend, but I'm kinda diggin' the chibidrawing lately. [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Blush.png[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] I also just noticed I forgot the dots on her tail. But it's noted now![img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Wink.png[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
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LOL! This is too cute Dee Dee! Heh.. I like it! :D
The Force be with You!
- Shakti-Maia
"...For my ally is the Force. And a powerful ally it is. Life creates it, makes it grow. It’s energy surrounds us and binds us..." - Yoda
This one made me chuckle (hubby - Culach - too)! :)
The Force be with You!
- Shakti-Maia
"...For my ally is the Force. And a powerful ally it is. Life creates it, makes it grow. It’s energy surrounds us and binds us..." - Yoda
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Yay.png[/img] I'm glad you like it Shakti! Here's the inked version. And I won't be posting more updates untill it's done [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Wink.png[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
[img]http://orig02.deviantart.net/2311/f/2015/291/6/0/quoll_chibi_ink_by_deedeeproductions-d9diblx.png[/img]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] I will try and fix my righthand bius with the eyes too. [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Tong.png[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
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The cuteness is overwhelming me.
I love it
Formerly known as Bleddyn
[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WCqnt88Umk]Do you want to be a hero?[/url]
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[img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Yay.png[/img] [color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Good to hear Bleddyn! [/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] I've been away for a few days and started to draw with pencil on paper again... then created this once I was back home.[/color][/b][/size][/font]
[url=http://deedeeproductions.deviantart.com/art/Vintage-DeeDee-567889239][img]http://pre06.deviantart.net/6476/th/pre/i/2015/296/f/8/vintage_deedee_by_deedeeproductions-d9e3u53.png[/img][/url]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Played around with hues and stuff and finally decided to give the drawing a bit of a vintage look.[/color][/b][/size][/font]
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Nice effect there Dee Dee! :)
The Force be with You!
- Shakti-Maia
"...For my ally is the Force. And a powerful ally it is. Life creates it, makes it grow. It’s energy surrounds us and binds us..." - Yoda
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] A little project inbetween coloring a certain chibi (needed some time away from my computer so went back to pencildrawings)[/color][/b][/size][/font]
[url=http://deedeeproductions.deviantart.com/art/The-Musketeers-old-paper-look-568880816][img]http://orig15.deviantart.net/a624/f/2015/301/4/c/the_musketeers_pencils_800_by_deedee_2015_by_deedeeproductions-d9ep544.png[/img][/url]
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+1. Me likey! ;)
All the arts are great arts, when you're having fun! Go. Have great arts!
Be Well!
Fireheart
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Yay.png[/img]Thanks guys![/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] So I gave myself a "Draw This Again" challange as I dug up some old drawings and felt like it [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Tong.png[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
[img]http://img09.deviantart.net/d3fe/i/2015/305/7/2/dta___richard_grieco_by_deedeeproductions-d9f4pda.png[/img]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Much improvement yes? [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/funny.gif[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] That said... I have been practising for years and years to have my drawing skill where it is today. So don't give up and keep doing it, young padawans![/color][/b][/size][/font]
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[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Much improved indeed.
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Twaas pretty good
Formerly known as Bleddyn
[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WCqnt88Umk]Do you want to be a hero?[/url]
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[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/funny.gif[/img] Thanks guys.[/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Now, finally something CoX related... Here's Quoll![/color][/b][/size][/font]
[img]http://orig04.deviantart.net/d6b3/f/2015/309/e/8/e88e13d95e7130da35964df138d51c86-d9fl13o.png[/img]
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Arrr! You made me say 'd-aaww', matey!
Be Well!
Fireheart
[img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Yay.png[/img] [color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Victory![/color][/b][/size][/font] [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/funny.gif[/img]
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[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Speaking of things that feel like victory...
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[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Okay, I already did this all in your thread.. but I'm still feeling it, because I'm so delighted! [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/enthousiasticdd.gif[/img] [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/woohoo.gif[/img] [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Yay.png[/img][img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/koccr.gif[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
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That is disturbingly cute. I love it! If only I could draw....
Ah well back to writing more of my compilation of character concepts....
Formerly known as Bleddyn
[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WCqnt88Umk]Do you want to be a hero?[/url]
[url=http://cityoftitans.com/forum/nyktoss-character-cove] My characters [/url]
[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] What stops you?
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Time and my self esteem to put it bluntly.
Formerly known as Bleddyn
[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WCqnt88Umk]Do you want to be a hero?[/url]
[url=http://cityoftitans.com/forum/nyktoss-character-cove] My characters [/url]
[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Well time I cannot help with (wish I had more myself) as for art related self esteem
that comes from practice and seeing progress. It also really helps to have a place to post with
a helpful atmosphere and other self taught artists of varying skill levels to offer encouragement, critique and tips.
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[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype]The City of Heroes forums was that place for me and I'm sure DD and others here could tell a similar tale.
Look at some of our older sketches versus what we can do now and well, I would say I hold my
abilities in much higher esteem now than I did just a few years ago. [/color][/b][/size][/font]
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Also collabs are great for starting out. If you don't feel like doing a whole design yourself
or you want some help then contributing to a team effort is a great way to get going.
I've been a part of dozens of collabs so far and I have more in the works.
There's a [url=http://cityoftitans.com/forum/collab-central]whole thread of them here[/url] to look through if you want.
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[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype]Plus the end result often ends up being beyond the what each of the contributing individuals might have
made on their own but they can all look at the finished result and know they were a
part of making that happen. That's a great confidence booster too.
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[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] ***starts spreading... err starts plugging open sl... um... starts telling people n stuffz***
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[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype]DD this latest batch of pencil drawings are great though I think they all could use moar cowbell... err contrast that is.
May I punch up one to demonstrate what more range between your lightest lights and darkest darks can do?
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[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] You have my permission! [/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Though I am aware of the contrast things... I'm learning with every drawing... and also learning to use different pencils to make the contrasts happening. Eventhough I prefer using just one.. but I know to have better results, I have to use more! I'm finishing this last batch of Musketeers portraits in the way I started out with them (B and H3 pencils), after that I intend to use more pencils [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Wink.png[/img]. It appears I'm capable of adding contrast in pencil drawings better than in digital... odd...[/color][/b][/size][/font]
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Line on White, it's the ultimate contrast. *smile*
Be Well!
Fireheart
[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Granted I went a little overboard here to really show off the difference before and after.
but at least this way you (and perhaps others) can see what kind of range is really possible.[/color][/b][/size][/font]
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[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] I did adjust the outer line of the iris a tiny amount to make it more spherical but I did not add a single line
anywhere on this image. It's 100% your original line work all I did was adjust the amount of contrast
in Photoshop. About 20 minutes work with the dodge and burn tools. What do you think?
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[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype]Also it's easier for me to do this with a pencil too but it's far more time consuming.
I can get a decent result quickly with digital so I went with that option here.
...plus the drawing is on the other side of the planet so.
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[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] hahah you may have gone a little overboard indeed, but I get the hue!.. (point [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Tong.png[/img]). Tried to pun there... not sure it worked ..aaaanyway.... the original drawing is now on the other side of Friesland too [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/funny.gif[/img]. even I can't reach it anymore [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Wink.png[/img]. Thanks for doing this CR! [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/koccr.gif[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Now I'm curious though.. what do you think of my latest [url=http://deedeeproductions.deviantart.com/gallery/55746838/The-Musketeers]Musketeers pencils[/url] then? I think those have more contrast.. agreed?[/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] quick example here (for those too lazy to check out the link... (hey, I have those days too sometimes!)[/color][/b][/size][/font]
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[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Done on A5 size paper (so quite small!) and with B and H3 pencils only (and pencileraser and smuding).[/color][/b][/size][/font]
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[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] To proof I am working to improve my contrast problem [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Wink.png[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
[img]http://orig01.deviantart.net/f1d5/f/2015/322/8/7/contrast_practise_by_deedeeproductions-d9h32r6.jpg[/img]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Pencils with HB pencil, darkest shades added with 9B pencil. The rest will follow. No smudging sofar.[/color][/b][/size][/font]
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[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] And here's the final (somehow my scanner won't scan pencils very well, but I tried my best to set the settings as realistic as possible. The original looks better though.[/color][/b][/size][/font]
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[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] So how is this master CR? [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Smile.png[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
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Had this been a color design the pun would've worked better, Hue is an attribute of color.
So close to an almost pun!
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[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype]You are most welcome of course DD.
I take the time because I see you are constantly learning and incorporating what feedback you get from others so it's always worth it to point things out for you when I can spot a trend or area for improvement.
Also we all get to watch your art evolve over time which is quite fun too.
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[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype]This d'Artagnan (the d is lower and the A is capital FYI) is much improved. I would still say there are a few areas that could stand to be darker. The pupils for example should be a deep black unless affected by light or reflections. Also the shelf made by his jaw should cast one of the darkest shadows right up next to the jaw itself. It doesn't have to be totally black but it should be close to it in a top/down lighting scheme. The shadow can get lighter the further it gets away. from the jaw as well depending on the angle of light but should start very dark.
Also isn't his hair black or very dark brown?
Ah well since I'm talking about it I may as well go the extra mile and show it.[/color][/b][/size][/font]
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[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Again I went too far in the other direction so you can more easily see a middle ground.
Also his right shoulder seemed low to me (though I do not have your ref handy) so I moved it up a bit.[/color][/b][/size][/font]
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[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Bah! We have been robbed of our custom colors it seems! [URL=http://s480.photobucket.com/user/Christopher_Robin/media/Miscellaneous/Avatarz%20plus/yuck.gif.html][IMG]http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr168/Christopher_Robin/Miscellaneous/Avatarz%20plus/yuck.gif[/IMG][/URL]
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[color=orange][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Generic "orange"[/color][/b][/size][/font][color=Pink][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] and "Pink" work [/color][/b][/size][/font][color=orange][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype]but I am NOT going back through every post I've made and editing them all!
Besides these generic shades do not show well against white backgrounds.
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[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Edit: and they are back! Glad that was short-lived.
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A fix appears to have re-enabled the "remove < from start of forum posts" function. *grumbles*
Technical Director
Read enough Facebook and you have to make Sanity Checks. I guess FB is the Great Old One of the interent these days... - Beamrider
Nope, figured it out. Our Twitter feed module was causing it. *scratching head over that one*
Technical Director
Read enough Facebook and you have to make Sanity Checks. I guess FB is the Great Old One of the interent these days... - Beamrider
[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] My thanks Nate for quickly catching and fixing that. Much appreciated.
Ahh it's good to be (dark) orange again. Also the new page loading speed is awesome! [/color][/b][/size][/font]
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**shakes fist at Twitter** [URL=http://s480.photobucket.com/user/Christopher_Robin/media/Miscellaneous/Avatarz%20plus/shakefist.gif.html][IMG]http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr168/Christopher_Robin/Miscellaneous/Avatarz%20plus/shakefist.gif[/IMG][/URL]
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[img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/woohoo.gif[/img] [color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Colors are awesome! Thanks for the quick fix Nate![/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Yeah, I figured hue would not be quite right with a black/grey/white pencil drawing, but it came to me and I thought I'd share [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Tong.png[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] I'm glad my skilltraining is entertaining [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/funny.gif[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Thanks again, CR! When I'm done with the current practise drawing, I shall grab d'Artagnan (I pay attention when things are being pointed out to me [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Wink.png[/img]) and add more contrast to that drawing just to see what happens [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Yay.png[/img].
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For non Francophones, the d' stands for de, which means 'from'. Due to the initial vowel in Artagnan, the 'e' is dropped. Artagnan is the name of a region in southern France. So d'Artagnan is a bit like calling someone 'from Tennessee'. Except, in this case, d'Artagnan is a nobleman (though not wealthy), so it would be hard to define whether his family named the the region, or if the region named the family. I believe his first name is Jean, in the books.
For those not familiar with the stories, the three other Musketeers are each using a pseudonym, or 'nom de guerre'. In this way, it was possible for people to join one of the fighting companies and 'hide in plain sight', while protecting their (often noble) family names from being dragged through the muck. Each of the 'three' is actually hiding from disgrace (and the Law). Usually, the Captain of the company is the only one who knows the volunteer's real name, though it might slip out to his comrades.
*This message was brought to you by the letter D, and the enormous pile of trivia in the back of my brain.
Be Well!
Fireheart
[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] As I understand it the de (or d') means "of" not "from" but otherwise correct.
It is called a Nobiliary Particle and is similar to Auf, Von, Zu, etc. Different countries
had different rules on usage but it was often to denote region, familial lineage, status or nobility.
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[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype]I'm glad to see others bringing the historicity as well. Good on you Fireheart.
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I recognize your correctness in 'de = of', sir. I'm certain you realize, by now, that I am made of history, mythology and twisty little bits of language. *grin*
Be Well!
Fireheart
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] You guys are such geeks! I love it [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Yay.png[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Okay, righthand bias aside, how's this for contrast... Overboard? [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Blush.png[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
[img]http://pre08.deviantart.net/cab5/th/pre/i/2015/326/f/1/dean_o_gorman_contrast_practise_by_deedeeproductions-d9hlf88.png[/img]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] [url=http://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/34200000/Dean-O-Gorman-as-Anders-Johnson-by-Repro-Images-dean-ogorman-34289476-860-1280.jpg]This[/url] was the ref I used, by the way.[/color][/b][/size][/font]
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Interesting! The original photo makes him look a little lopsided, but your drawing, with less obscuring shadow, makes that imbalance stand out. I think, in the original, his face may be turned a little out of the 'plane' of the image. Still, it is a very Interesting face. Lots of quirks and character there.
Be Well!
Fireheart
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Yeah I noticed the lopsided thing too. I guess a bit too much [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Tong.png[/img] I may do an attempt to fix it at some point, just for the fun of it. We'll see. [/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] I said I would add more contrast to the d'Artagnan drawing.. so I did. How is this? Suddenly looks like a whole new drawing when you look at it like this[img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/funny.gif[/img]. I assure you it's not [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Big%20Smile.png[/img].[/color][/b][/size][/font]
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[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype][url=http://asset-manager.bbcchannels.com/i/2dkhz0000001000]This[/url] was the ref, btw: [/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] I do see where I went wrong (though there really is no wrong with practise) with the clothes there... and why the shoulder looked waaaay off. So I fixed the shoulder, instead of redrawing all the clothing. [/color][/b][/size][/font]
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Yep, it's another instance of a body part (the torso) being turned from the camera. That shoulder wasn't actually lower, it was farther away, while the other was nearer, not higher. Your correction returns things to proper perspective. Well done!
Be Well!
Fireheart
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Exactly [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Smile.png[/img]. Thanks Fireheart [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Yay.png[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] I also *fixed* Dean o'Gorman as much as I dared.[/color][/b][/size][/font]
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[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype]And while I was at it, I also added more contrast to my A5 Aramis portrait.[/color][/b][/size][/font]
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Dee Dee: Really like your Dean de'Gorman! As Fireheart said: "...very Interesting face. Lots of quirks and character there." Your art just keeps getting better! You're so talented, and always improving your skill! Have you ever exhibited your work in a live gallery (offline that is)? If you haven't, I think you should create a themed exhibit and find a gallery to show in. I could put you in touch with my brother, through Facebook, if you like? He is an award-winning artist of Australia. Though his gallery is in Australia, he may have some suggestions about how to prepare for and get oneself into a gallery. Even if you don't feel ready right now, it doesn't hurt to plan for that.Just a suggestion... Let me know.
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- Shakti-Maia
"...For my ally is the Force. And a powerful ally it is. Life creates it, makes it grow. It’s energy surrounds us and binds us..." - Yoda
[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Happy Another Successful Revolution of Terra Around Sol
As It Relates to the Day You Were Uterally Expelled DD!
(yeah I'm trying out a new one )
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[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype]May it be filled with cake and presents!
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[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] @Shakti: Aaaw. You make me blush! [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Blush.png[/img]. I don't think I'm near ready for an offline exhibit hahah. If I would have one shortly... it would probably be a Musketeer themed one [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Tong.png[/img]. But I will keep this in mind for sure. Thank you so much! *hugs*[/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Terra Around Sol.. I wike it! (yeah, was trying the positive version of that one [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Wink.png[/img]... It actually works *giggles*. ) Thank you CR! [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Huggle.gif[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Cake: check! Presents: check! I have been spoiled this year and the spoiling is not even done yet! [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Yay.png[/img]. [/color][/b][/size][/font]
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[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] No it is not but you will have to wait a while for the 2nd half of my gift though.
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[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype]Also, I would totally go to a DD gallery exhibit if there was one.
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I'd happily spoil DeeDee more, but I don't want it to turn into cheese! Not that cheese is bad.
Be Well!
Fireheart
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Actually, I think it's too late for that... as I was born in The Netherlands, I was born a "cheese head". [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Tong.png[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] I also kind of gave myself a bit of a birthday present [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Innocent.png[/img] - drew this on my birthday, wanted to see what all that practise teached me sofar.[/color][/b][/size][/font]
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[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Eventhough there is still room for improvement, this turned into my favorite pencildrawing I did sofar [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Yay.png[/img]. So happy birthday to me! [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/funny.gif[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
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Hah! Since my Mother was born and raised in Wisconsin, "cheese-head" has a different meaning for me.
[img]http://usercontent2.hubimg.com/4284005_f248.jpg[/img] . However, I'm sure you'd look delightful in the official hat of a Green Bay Packers fan.
Be Well!
Fireheart
[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Though I was born in another country most of my family is from Wisconsin as well.
It's quite something to be surrounded by a few thousand of those triangular
cheese hats at a large dairy expo or at a Green Bay Packers game.
Cheese-heads of the world unite!
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[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Cheese is gooood [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/funny.gif[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] (not all cheeses, but please let's not get into that and if you really want to.. open your own thread! [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Tong.png[/img])[/color][/b][/size][/font]
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[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Well lets just see about that shall we?
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[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype]La-cheese and Gentlecurds! I give you DD the Cheesekateer!
She's "nacho" ordinary King's guard. [/color][/b][/size][/font]
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[color=#c95f02][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype]All for one and one for "Emmental!"[/color][/b][/size][/font]
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...came out rather "Gouda" if you ask me. [URL=http://s480.photobucket.com/user/Christopher_Robin/media/Miscellaneous/Avatarz%20plus/hysterical.gif.html][IMG]http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr168/Christopher_Robin/Miscellaneous/Avatarz%20plus/hysterical.gif[/IMG][/URL]
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[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] I am highly disturbed by this.[/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Amused... but disturbed [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Tong.png[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
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[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] There is a skill I've been wanting to have eversince I was a kid. Drawing colored pencil portraits.[/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype]I did a few puny attempts in the past and failed, telling myself I just wasn't cut out for it. But still, the *dream* never went away.[/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype]Yesterday I decided it was time. I had my heart set on doing a colored pencil portrait next. It scared the crap out me though. Because.. well.. I wasn't cut out for this, now was I. I'm no good with traditional coloring, which is the main reason I started drawing digitally.[/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype]Picking the right colors was my biggest fear.. closely followed by how to apply them. Yesterday evening I sketched a portrait. And today I just started coloring (after watching a couple of "tutorials" on the tube of you [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Wink.png[/img]).[/color][/b][/size][/font]
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype]After 7 hours of adding layer after layer and blending each one of 'm... this is what I have sofar... [/color][/b][/size][/font]
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[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Silly inside voices! I should never have listened to you! Because zoddarnit, this is fun! [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Yay.png[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
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Plus, you know, you Rock, right? I mean, you seem to be perfectly able to do it, despite the nay-saying voices.
Looks great! Do some more!
Be Well!
Fireheart
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Thanks Fireheart! *hugs* Do more you say.. hahah I'm still not done with this one! [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/funny.gif[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
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[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] And done! Click to go to the DA version, that will tell you all about the tools and tutorials and stuff on how this came to be [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Yay.png[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
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[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] There is much room for improvement, but what do you expect from a first try, right? I'm particulary proud of this one as it helped me get passed my fear of traditional coloring [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/woohoo.gif[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
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You know, if a portrait of Me came out this well-done, I'd Buy it. Unfortunately, I'm not a Musketeer.
Be Well!
Fireheart
[color=#FD5185][b][size=15][font=Palatino Linotype] Hahaha! If you send me a picture, I may take you up on that [img]http://www.deedeeproductions.nl/images/DeeDee/Smilies/Wink.png[/img][/color][/b][/size][/font]
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Just a suggestion on this one. The likeness is really good and you have a good value range in terms of midtones and darks. I think you could push the darks a little further in a couple places, but what would really make it pop is if you now went in with a white conte or pastel pencil and pulled out some highlights so that they are significantly lighter than the background/paper tone.
LOL CR! :D
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- Shakti-Maia
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