Art Archive Darthbobs evil star wars pics - update march 15 - HAN wip added

I haven't drawn in a while, so I thought I'd restart up and start a little thread going where I could show my progress.

Today I am mostly drawing Luke Skywalker.. Han Solo next.

[image=http://homepages.tesco.net/michaelgjones/luke.jpg]

Let me know what you think guys and Gals. No flaming, like I said i havent drawn (not without using a computer anyways) for a while.

[image=http://homepages.tesco.net/michaelgjones/han.jpg]

This one is still work in progress, as it needs more blending and tidying up, funny enough it looks more like han on paper than it does when i've scanned it.

I'm still having trouble getting a likeness to the character im drawing, I jut can't seem to do it, although I think Han looks more like Han than Luke likes Luke in this picture. My two main problems lie in Eyes and Shading, I can never seem to capture the Eye correctly and before I shade the character seems to look more like the character im supposed to be drawing.

 

That looks great.
You're a very talented artist.
Can't wait to see more of your arts.

 

Just Pencil (graphite on normal paper) I'm afraid.

I did remove the background (which was more grey than white with PS but thats it)

 

Good stuff if you haven't been drawing for awhile. It's easy to fall out of the pattern, but good to get back into it. I'd really like to see your Han!

 

That is a beautiful drawing of Luke. Great job!

AG88

 

Hello!

Where is the best place to get Hi - Res OT pics? I cant seem to find one of Han or at least not in a decent pose or close up?

 

Cheers for that, will work on Han this week, Although it doesn't take me long to draw these things, its finding the time to do it between nagging wives and annoying kids!

 

WIP Han added, see first post!

 

Hello Darthbob, and allow me to add my welcome to our little community here in Fan Art! And a great big Frank Barone "HOLY C@#P!!" over your beautiful drawings!!
I love them both, and really really like the way you blend your pencils--very realistic and smooth, with great skintones and contours. How do you do that, and what type of paper are you using? Sorry for all the questions, but I love to learn new techniques for pencil work, and yours are some I'd love to know!

You mentioned you haven't drawn for a long time--your current work certainly doesn't betray that at all. Did you work professionally before, or is this a hobby for you (as it is for so many of us)? I have to respectfully disagree about your likenesses--both of these beautiful pieces were instantly recognizable as the characters they are, so you're definitely hitting the mark. Likenesses are something that all artists struggle with a bit--that's the challenge, I think! And I had to laugh at your comment about the actual paper drawing looking like a better likeness than after you scan it--my own experience, many times over! lol! Truly, though--these are both just lovely, with excellent pencil work, and we'll be looking forward very much to seeing more from you! And as to quieting the children while you draw--try having a "drawing hour," where everyone gets out the paper, pencils, crayons and markers (include the wife--drawing is wonderful for relaxing!). It would give you some time to work, and encourage the same interest in your kids (this works great for my little nieces and nephews--they love to draw!).

Hope to see more soon, and again--welcome to the forum!

FF

 

Han looks great! Looking forward to seeing the completed piece

 

Can't believe I've missed your thread. Sorry.

Nevertheless, they look phantastic. You defintately have talent.
Can't wait to see more.

 

I like you stuff

 

Sorry Guys haven't been on the boards in a while, my drawing progress is crap, and also i've changed ISP's so my pictures have diskappeared! (will rectify shortly) anywho.

My drawing at the moment, is in perpetual limbo, will get back on the horse soon enough.

thanks for all the kind comments, although i still think my pictures look unlike their real life counterparts.

How do I draw? shading is done with tissue / kithen roll, the paper is just ordinary A3 paper or printer paper (I have bought some bristol ply board paper just recently), the hair is drawn in lots of lines, then blended out a bit, then I go through it with an eraser (sharpened to a point) then add more graphite lines and continue till boredom sets in.