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Brad Paisley Portrait by ~Doozigitis:iconDoozigitis:

Categories Traditional Art > Drawings > Portraits & Figures

©2006-2009 ~Doozigitis
:icondoozigitis:

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Hi all. This was my first portrait, a gift for my friend's birthday. I've decided to start posting on dA so I can lean from all the talent swarming this blessed establishment. XD

This picture is rather light, and although I can blame the scanner somewhat, I think I need to be more bold with my use of black and not gray. I did not use a graph like some do, so this was the result of me eyeing a photograph. Should I use a graph next time?

Hints/Suggestions are welcomed. I want to learn!!! ^^

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~Damunch Jul 15, 2006, 9:50:16 PM
Very nice work! You've got clean rendering, good attention to tones and the proportions are working well. I don't think this piece really needs to go too much darker, but it couldn't hurt to experiment with heavier tones in the future.

In what sense do you mean using a graph?

Keep up the good work! I look forward to seeing more in the future XD
:icondoozigitis:
~Doozigitis Jul 16, 2006, 6:43:13 PM
From what I've read, some artists use a graph with squares to plot out a photograph they're recreating. I've never done it myself, but some swear by it so naturally, I'm curious about it.

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-Richard Bach
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~JiroAren Jul 16, 2006, 10:24:37 PM
I think it looks amazing. I don't do portraits, so I am kinda in aww of them. I also didn't know if you were talking about a shade graph or a plot graph. I've never used a shading graph (im not even sure if Im thinking about the right thing) but I have used a plot graph. I hate 'em. For me it just comes out worse.

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:icondamunch:
~Damunch Jul 16, 2006, 11:42:20 PM
Ah, I don't work with photo recreations too often.

It never hurts to try something new, but I'm not sure you need it. Using a graph seems to be a good way to get familiar with proportions but if you already have the ability to judge things like that it's just going to be an extra step you don't need. Unless you're really concerned with making an exact replica I wouldn't worry about it.
:icondoozigitis:
~Doozigitis Jul 17, 2006, 9:04:30 AM
I'm pretty new to working with photographs myself. I might try using one eventually but I'll just stick with what I know for now. *shrugs* In good time.

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Argue for your limitations, and sure enough, they're yours.

-Richard Bach
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~BakingSkoda Dec 24, 2006, 1:32:53 PM
Brad Paisley. -drool- Fav DEFINITELY.
:icondoozigitis:
~Doozigitis Dec 24, 2006, 1:34:33 PM
:XD: Glad you like it!

--
Argue for your limitations, and sure enough, they're yours.

-Richard Bach
:iconbakingskoda:
~BakingSkoda Dec 24, 2006, 1:35:57 PM
He is my favorite, and that's an awesome sketch. ^^
:icondoozigitis:
~Doozigitis Dec 24, 2006, 1:39:58 PM
One of my favorites too. :D Thanks for the fave!

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Argue for your limitations, and sure enough, they're yours.

-Richard Bach
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