A tribute to the participants of TG

This piece is a tribute to all the participants here at TG that have shared their knowledge and talents with me that made this drawing possible. Starting off with Xara I was able to do some copies and traces of an object but now I can just look at something and duplicate it. I'm able to see how to re-create something while looking at it.

I found this particular piece the other night and decided to try and re-create the image. (The drawing on the left is mine) It took about an hour to re-create. When I was done, I felt so good about myself, realizing a few short months ago this would not have been possible for me to do. I hope this will encourage newcomers to TG. I am a hobbyist that is enjoying the ability to express himself artistically using the Xara products.

I did this piece in Xara photo & graphic designer 6. I did not use any special features in this drawing. It is entirely created with circles, shades, feathering and transparencies. I did not use any bevels, contours or extrusions.

I want to thank everyone here at TG that participates in the growth of fellow artists using the Xara products. You have made me feel welcome from the moment that I signed in to TG. Thank you again for the wealth of knowledge and taking the time to share. A huge applause to all the participants here on TG. :-bd

I do believe you have mis-spelt the thread title :p

but I agree with:-bd your post

You are mastering your tools very well and I certainly wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the original and your rendition.
Derek

I prefer your version! :)

With my moderators hat on I've changed the spelling of your thread title as it looked as though you were singling out a particular religious group – Protestants. I hope participants are nearer what you meant?
Derek

Nice work Paul. You are progressing at quite a rate. Well done!

Thank you Derek. My grammar is not the best. Thank you for the correction and I hope no one took offense.

Thank you everyone. I posted this thread because I was intimidated by all the fabulous artwork that was being produced by the artist on this site. Everyone here on TG has been very supportive and encouraging. I respect the people on this forum a great deal. You are true artists in every sense of the word and have a giving heart. That's not something I'm used to seeing in the art world and I think it should be recognized. Kudos to all of you.

Thank you again Derek for correcting my typo.

Paul

my pleasure.

And an excellent piece of work you created, Psaumure.