Ha, what I'm doing is glorified tracing. I couldn't sketch someone's likeness to save my life. Keep up the good work!
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Ha, what I'm doing is glorified tracing. I couldn't sketch someone's likeness to save my life. Keep up the good work!
trab pu kcip
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Thanks, man. It's not like I think I'm bad or anything, but as I told Trab earlier, guys like you, abe_ly and Prax have more style, color and flexibility (I'm just mimicking and I need reference), so I don't really consider myself near you guys at all. As for my stuff, I did have a sort of art livejournal thing, but I haven't drawn anything seriously in... 9 years(I feel old now)? All I have is my book page... which is being illustrated by someone else(haha). I'd love to see yours if you have one. I'm really, really like your work.
I wanted to tell you this earlier but somehow didn't, so here it goes: what you said about your drawing technique being sterile and stuff is nonsense
in the end drawing something always comes down to mimicking objects, lighting oder just simple shapes etc. ...even in the most abstract forms. but the artist always puts his personal style and movement into it, which is clearly visible in your drawings! so naturally they have a lot of heart and soul (which you can see) and are very unique Cool! I look like a cartoon villain.
I can't wait to see it! Thank you.
Hahahaha oh yes
Some of the work in here is nuts. If there was one skill I could wish for, it would be the ability to draw. Perhaps because it's the thing I'm worst at.
Thank you very much
Ah, thanks man! That's a cracker. Green's my favourite colour too.
Thank you very much
SquiddyCracker
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I wanted to tell you this earlier but somehow didn't, so here it goes: what you said about your drawing technique being sterile and stuff is nonsense
This is so good.
And I've discovered that all that video gaming apperantly did not improve my eye-to-hand coordination.
Alcotholic
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Well using reference is not a bad thing. Especially when you're learning. I heavily rely on the photos given to me or else the pictures would be extremely inaccurate. My real style would show. But it's really good practice for me, so I like doing it.Thanks, man. It's not like I think I'm bad or anything, but as I told Trab earlier, guys like you, abe_ly and Prax have more style, color and flexibility (I'm just mimicking and I need reference), so I don't really consider myself near you guys at all. As for my stuff, I did have a sort of art livejournal thing, but I haven't drawn anything seriously in... 9 years(I feel old now)? All I have is my book page... which is being illustrated by someone else(haha). I'd love to see yours if you have one. I really, really like your work.
you can see more of my work at: http://inodrev.tumblr.com
And would it be a good idea to start a tumblr or something to archive all these amazing works?
Spit up my drink
Wow, lots of great talent in this thread.
I'm super late to the party but if anyone wants to take a crack at this older photo of me I'd be pumped:
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You're already getting showered with praise in this thread, but I really love your work. Thanks for linking to your blog!
SecretMoblin
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I promise you he will love this
he'll especially love the file name
PaulKersey
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Wow, that is awesome. Thank you, sir! A++++ would buy from again!
Sure. But do you mind if I give it a try another day? Drawing digitally strains my eyes and they are burning right now. I swear this monitor is slowly making me go blind haha
Maybe tomorrow if I manage to finish all the boring work stuff early :/
Meanwhile choose a pic of yourself you want me to use.
Btw, Simpsons characters always look better slightly sideways
Haha, yeah. Since I'm doing these with vectors, it only takes a few seconds more to render them at 4K, and on my 1080p screen it looks huge.
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Sweet.
trab pu kcip
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H.Protagonist
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Don't sell yourself short, man. I really dig your stuff. Bit of trace work or not, you pick features and shadows to the best advantage. Let us both carry on~ \[-_-]/
I wanted to tell you this earlier but somehow didn't, so here it goes: what you said about your drawing technique being sterile and stuff is nonsense
Very true. It's all how you interpret an object. I love seeing how these pictures turn out after being run through the meat grinder of an artist's mind. And, I'm not sure about heart and soul in my stuff, but they ARE full off coffee.
Now, let's see some more of yours!Haha. Well, thank ya. All you guys are seeing are the cleaned versions now, though. The originals have guiding lines (cross bars for the eyes and mouth, etc.) and I've been very focused on getting the proportions right by pencil measuring, with varying success. I can't shade for shit (obvious in Mac's pic)(sorry, Mac), so I've been keeping it more simple which also seems to look better, so yay!
Yeah, def good for practice. Essential, really. This thread has been a real good work out in getting back into that swing. But people who can free draw with correct proportions and lighting always amaze me.
And maybe OP should set up a tumblr for all this goodness.There's some real standout work in here. After checking yours out (love the animated headphones one from before and the April 7th commission!) I think it's a great idea.
I love it!
kevo_huevo
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I love it! Thanks!
actually, do you have a hq version of this? i showed it to my gf and she wants to print and hang it up in our apartment!
lovely ladies
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Cizeta-Moroder
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I hope you can see Jamie in thiswelp, if you're taking animal requests, here's my new dog Jamie
thanks!
(This thread is seriously wrecking my self-confidence, or what was left of it anyway)
I took a few liberties here and there
hahaha oh my what have you done here
your simpsonized pic is... I ... wow.
dem boobs
trab pu kcip
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hahaha oh my what have you done here
your simpsonized pic is... I ... wow.
dem boobs
I had to repay your wonderful drawing with something that's equal + a nice shirt on top because I'm generous
no need for that, this looks amazing! :O would you care to draw my dog too if you have any time? *-*
Jay Shadow
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First portrait I've probably drawn in a decade, but I need to get practicing again. Messed up the nose a bit.Wow, lots of great talent in this thread.
I'm super late to the party but if anyone wants to take a crack at this older photo of me I'd be pumped:
Broder Salsa
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That is awesome.
CountAntonius
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Broder Salsa
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I keep checking every day, but only Clydefrog will paint me. We have to live in shame.
So, the contrast in the image was pretty high, meaning there's not much room for subtlety, but I think it turned out pretty well nevertheless.
4K: http://abebly.com/files/Rosso2Huge.png
Yes it did! Thank you so much!
CountAntonius
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LOL. I love me some Clydefrog art but yeah I'm trying to see another interpretation as well.
Thanks Clyde <3
User 100115
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I'm working on you too and yours eyes are pissing me off cause I can't capture them correctly so if I end up like, giving you an eyepatch I am sorry.
not_so_special
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Cizeta-Moroder
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Sure, do you have a pic posted here yet? I can't find.
not_so_special
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RebornYeti
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abe_bly, I would like a request... Could you use your awesome skills and paint this:
I will be eternally grateful.
I will be eternally grateful.
don't worry. i'm done drawing now. that means yours may be worth big $$$ some day
zeopower6
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Reposting will likely get you a bunch more.
CountAntonius
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Can I mail you a print for an autograph?
H.Protagonist
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Woo!
This is really cool. Nice work!
Abe_bly already got you good way back, yo.
hahahaha
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