Artist earlybird-obi-wan art updated march 24 with Tycho Celchu

Added more to my paintings and started a new one

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Work in progress

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Your oil process photos look hazy like mist from the Force vortex!



Like that special effect!

 

and are getting more details with each stroke of the brush

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But how long does it take before it dries?

 

working wet in wet and to dry it takes a week

And this is the next

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I wonder how you will proceed after your well deserved holidays abroad.

Once more thanks for your visit in our place. Enjoyed that very much.

 

And thanks too.

This was done today

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and will become a funny scene

 

Your stuff is looking great! Definately are enspiring, and I look forward to stepping out of lurking this December.

 

Thank you and like to see your work too.

This is a finished drawing

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and a first draft for a new

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This is all looking very interesting and promising!

Soon I have new stuff for you as well.



Oh by the way: thank you for the music. We enjoy it!

 

Thanks AzureAngel2

These are new ones

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Jehna Er-San

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Kevin Ski

 

I like the way you do shadows these days.

 

Thank you Nicole
and more are coming for Refuge

This is the first one

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Sean Tefaye

 

I like how your pencil lines work these days, sweet bird. By the way, I had not finished updating when you caught me in my garden. Due to generous Sinterklaas presents I was able to to some acrylic paintings.

 

Thank you and this is the next one

Rob Spanish and Issa Dakin

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I like the lighting on this image, it gives it a dramatic feel. Though, he looks worried, like he got caught with his hand in the cookie jar.

Curious... have you considered experimenting with different drawing styles? If not, I recommend doing so some day, as it will help with developing a unique style. Try all sorts of styles, from Disney to classic Marvel (Jack Kirby's work), to even anime. Play around with other sketch card art styles and use aspects from Jan Duursema's work and Doug Wheatley's style. It's pretty fun to experiment and sometimes, what comes out of it can surprise you. And, yes, even cartoon styles can help with nailing down a realistic style.

 

Your linework is nice; it's got good, steady control. However, I have found that your artistic style tends to be a little lean on mass and light in tone (i.e., it could benefit from darker lines). Volumetric shading would give your work some depth.

Also, it seems as though you're using the standard No. 2 pencil. When I took a basic drawing class in college, the teacher told us about the different kinds of pencils and what they can do; I suggest getting a variety of artistic pencils; the harder graphite produces fine, crisp lines while the softer ones can be used for shading.

 

Very nice! You did a good job with the detail in their coats, particularly the fur on their hoods.

 

What sort of pencils do you actually use? I never asked before?

 

Thank you for the recommendations. I have used the comic style and pencil sketches are mostly used for larger works in oil.

 

Thank you. I have just the 0.5HB pencil leads and will see if I can get some different ones.

 

Thank you and this is the next one for Refuge

Van Doran, a Ceitan doctor

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Heh, I use the same type of pencil. Cheap Pentech mechanical pencil with 0.5 HB leads. It's a nice density for drawing, and as it is always nice and sharp, it's perfect for linework and detailing.

I haven't used other pencils, except for larger drawings. Then I actually break out the other pencils for shading after the initial drawing is done with my mechanical pencil, and then finished off with the same pencil. But, 0.5 HB mechanical pencil is just fine for drawing.

 

Very nice job with the fur!

 

TrakNar

NYCitygurl

Thanks

Here is my gift for Mitth_Fisto

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Kubaz with an insect dinner gone wrong