Art Archive Aurélia's drawings - Update: Han Solo WIP finished

thanks

Here is an update. The face is almost finished. I say almost cause I know some tones are missing on the lower part of the right cheek and on her chin, they'll be added in next update

[image=http://www.aurelia-art.com/art/starwars/wip/leia01_etape05.jpg]

 

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH! *dies from shock*

Why does she look like she's living?

 

Looks great! Can't wait to see more

 

SPOT ON Carrie Fisher.

 

Holy !@#$!!!

I never fail to be astounded when I come to see an update Master Aurelia--it's...just like a photograph of Carrie/Leia...but as we've never seen her before... Just awesome with the face--her eyes....... Almost hypnotic in their realism and intensity. You've captured her features just perfectly--her nose, her eyes, her mouth. I just can't get over how much like a photograph this looks...awesome...

**sighs, staring**



FF

 

You got FF to utter curses.
I'm impressed

 

First sorry for killing Chilla

Thanks for your messages, it's much appreciated.

I didn't think it was possible but I draw even slower than usual. I'm so afraid to make mistakes with light that I try to be very careful and as a result the face alone took me 30 hours.
Anyway, I spent a little time on it tonight so here a little update and as tomorrow I don't work, I'll have more to show you

[image=http://www.aurelia-art.com/art/starwars/wip/leia01_etape06.jpg]

 

A . M . A . Z . I . N . G ...

and absolutely wonderful, as always!

oldj

 

Thanks oldj

Here is another update. I still have a part of her clothes left to do and of course her hands as well. It should be finished in a day or two

[image=http://www.aurelia-art.com/art/starwars/wip/leia01_etape07.jpg]

 

holy crap!

that is amazing!!

I also have a question. How do you make her skin look almost like porcelin. Like what pencil (or eraser) or both do you use. I think that is really cool how you do that.

 

Incredible. Theres nothing more to say.

 

Absolutely breathtaking.
The skin, the hair, the clothes. Just everything.

On a side note, I was really curious as to how well the hair in front of the ear was going to turn out. I wasn't disappointed in the slightest

 

That is..... Amazing!!!....

 

Wonderful! o_o la peau est divine et les cheveux sont magnifiques ^_^

 

Aurelia- unbelievable work! I love the attention to detail. I know I try so damn hard to get likenesses down, but you make it look easy. I love your work! I would say my favorite is the Obi-Wan portrait. The intensity in the eyes is outstanding. Simply beautiful.

 

**bows down the Master Aurelia's greatness**

Leia looks so, so beautiful!! I simply never cease to be amazed at the stunning accuracy of your work, Master--this piece is made so all the more in that it's "invented," that this drawing isn't from a complete reference...absolutely stunning... Her loose hair, lying over her shoulder, is just gorgeous, and the tones and shading are (as always) photo-realistic. You said you were worried about "getting the lighting right;" I don't think there's any question as to how right this looks! Another masterpiece, Master--this is definitely an award winner (but then, aren't they all? )!!

FF

 

"...i tried to make a draft first on a print paper and then trace it thanks to a light placed under a glass."

Ah, smart idea. Thanks for sharing it. Your messy draft is still far cleaner than mine though, lol.

It's looking amazing so far Aurelia! - Just as I thought it would. Fabulous soft skin tone and detailed hair. I personally like how you've worked in your signature onto her uniform.

- Suz ^_~

 

Thank you so much everyone for your adorable messages

For her skin, i used a mechanical pencil with a HB 0.5mm lead (there's also 4B but only for the shadow under her nose). I can't tell you exactly how many layers of HB i put but I'd say between 3 and 5 or 6 depending on the darkness I wanted to achieve. Between every layer, I used my "kleenex blending" technique to make her skin look as soft as i could and only the last layer is not blended.


Here is the finished artwork. I wish I could have posted it yesterday but those hands have taken more time than i tought and I'm still not satisfied with them but i think that's the best I can do without reference.

[image=http://www.aurelia-art.com/art/starwars/leia01.jpg]

edited to post the full size version

 

it really turned out nice aurelia!!

beautiful job.

I didn't know you could acheive that (the look on the skin) with a mechanical pencil. In my experience it has always been very dark. That is nice to know though... I'll have to try it out. Thanks!

Great job.

 

WOW!!!!! I should be taking lessons on drawing faces from you!!!

Yes, I agree---her eyes are amazing! Smooth rendering I know is a very difficult task--you say you use Kleenex? interesting idea! The hands are coming along nicely

 

I couldn't even draw a good self-portrait let alone a drawing of someone else's face! Great Work!!!!!!!!!

 

Whoa...30 hours
And it looks worth every minute. the smoothness of the lines and the texture of her hair is amazing.
I mentioned this to FalconFan, I totally envy artists who can still work with graphite. My style of drawing is much too unforgiving for paper.
Great work, I can't wait to see what you have coming next.

 

**weeps uncontrollably, overwhelmed by the beauty**



OMG!! This is just soooo beautiful!!! Of course, it has been all along, in each stage of the process--but to see her done, just sitting there, casually braiding her hair, as though we are the mirror she's using...this is just gorgeous!! I love reading about your process (and try to learn from each technique you mention), and the pencils and methods you use--you're just a fount of knowledge for all all of us here, Master Aurelia! I know you'll wallk away with the award or prize or whatever they're offering in the contest you've entered her in--sheesh, I'd pay tons of money just to hang a lithograph of this on my wall! Another fabulous piece, and a total original, which makes it all the more spectacular!


**bows to Aurelia's greatness**

FF