The type of paper has a huge influence on the amount of detail you can achieve. Had to tear this one out of the sketchpad - the surface underneath the drawing also dictates how much of the graphite "sticks" to the paper. As the drawing evolves, I often use fixative to stop it getting messy and this also affects any work over the bottom layers.
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A very belated compliment on your Rugby Days poster
that I just discovered in the archive section. It's a keeper! Did you win? Hope so. a Hollywood fan, kbart
Thanks Kbart! Comments are always welcome... no matter how late. Yep - I won great jockstraps, Amazon gift voucher and a Dieux du Stade DVD. Very awesome prizes!
Firstly, beautiful drawing. He looks sleepy. He can nap in my bed. I'll...um... futon.
Also I use a cotton glove with the thumb and two fingers cut off to keep clean. If I don't have any of those I'll just stick a piece of cheapy paper where my hand will go. At first I was scared that that might smudge more, but the reason smudges stay is they blend w/ hand oils and get all stuck in the grain.
I try to follow a 25% black, 25% white, 75% gray rule, though lately which the gray part make it so much easier to not have to erase afterthoughtishly. Your drawings are so wonderfully full of light, though. So don't take that as advice. Just mememe.
I never knew how much affect the weight of the paper had on a pencil drawing.
Learn something new every day.
I am glad my Dad used thicker paper for his pencil drawings. They are a keepsake.
Mega hairy muscle hugs wishing you continued success. A new fan
You've got some sort of Tom of Finland effect on the neck. You should work it on the face, too, don't fear to shade a bit more, just to balance with the neck. Regards. http://palancafeet.blogspot.com
You've got some sort of Tom of Finland effect on the neck. You should work it on the face, too, don't fear to shade a bit more, just to balance with the neck. Regards. http://palancafeet.blogspot.com
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