Youre an amazing artist Mark!
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Youre an amazing artist Mark!
Thank you Paul, Ron, and Gary. Your kind comments are very much appreciated.
Gary, I'm sorry to contribute to the deterioration of your mental health, but it is indeed nothing more than a collection of strategically placed lines, shapes, and textures created in Xara.
I understand Fares comment though, Mark. One has to know how to put all of those things you mentioned in a way to achieve such amazing results. YOU have that ability.
I wish I could tap into your brain on how you achieved the life-like features on the girls face!!!!
I hate drawing people BECAUSE I suck at it.
If you ever get the motivation to do a tutorial on one aspect of drawing a human face, I.e. the eyes, it would be appreciated beyond expression!
I agree Mark, an amazing illustration.
Thank you Ron. I will set that (a tutorial) as one of my future goals.
Gray, thank you Sir.
What excites me is the progression you can see from the first drawing in this series (or any series of drawings posted here at talk graphics) to this one. You can actually see the improvement with each attempt. To me, that's cool. Very cool.
Here there's a bunch of talented, good people to grow with and that makes it even cooler.
You can actually see the improvement with each attempt.
I'd like to disagree - the first drawing of the fly is still my favourite. The last drawing is the most realistic.
I'd just like to say that realism doesn't have to be the yardstick of quality. All of your drawings are amazing.
I appreciate your take on things and thank you again, Paul.
I think it's great when you can look back at the path you travel and see the progression in your journey, whether it be art or life.
Cheers to you my friend.
This is my drawing of one of those drab brown 1/2" long spiders you frequently see around your porch light at night. Once scrutinized, I found that the patterns and colors were actually rather interesting and the details quite lovely.
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Mark, that’s a really great drawing.
I like the way you've caught the translucency of the light coming through the legs and the slight blurring of the leg tip adding to the realism. Also the textures and colours, particularly on the abdomen are very natural. Well observed.
Just out of interest I tried to identify the species of spider, but it’s a tricky business because the colours, pattens and size can vary even within the same species. My best guess is it’s a type of orbweaver.
Just for fun (and I really hope you don’t mind) but your spider looked so much like a scientific drawing I made a copy and annotated it in PGD11.
Looking forward to seeing more of your works in the future and thanks for the inspiration.
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Jonopen, I appreciate your observations and compliment, thanks.
I don't mind you playing with my spider and found it enjoyable. I especially like your annotation of the actual size. Funny stuff.
Thanks again.
Many thanks to you Mark.
Here's 'my' final version done purely for personal experience and practice. I would obviously contact you (and pay) for use anything beyond this forum. As you can see I've tried to give it the appearance of an old school biology textbook from days gone past. Cheers.
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While I am not fond of spiders, that ls a terrific drawing.
A fantastic drawing, Mark. You just nailed all the details.
Thanks Wizard, good to hear from you.
Gray, thank you Xara master.
It's an awesome anatomical illustration, Mark! Three thumbs up!
Would you be interested in adding a little embellishment such as angled lighting, to move it from anatomical to photorealistic?
In any event, I see this as a lot of work, and a lot of spectacular work.
My Best,
Gary
Hi Gare, and thanks.
Actually, I drew a version with angled lighting and shadow but decided it distracted from my original intent, which was to present a thoroughly detailed drawing of small, and otherwise unassuming, brown spider. But I'm fickle and always interested in trying things, so I may draw another version just to post here.
This was more of a study of a spider for me and not an attempt at photo realism as some of my drawings are.
Good to hear from you Gare!
Far be it from me to tell you how your next steps should go, Mark (!); rather, the piece inspired me and I thought to myself how I'd even attempt something so detailed in a modeling program.
I always think of a return on investments and the illustration appeared to me to be able to edit to created a shaded version without too much effort...beyond that which you've already done, and achieved spectacular results.
Your intent is spot-on, and your execution of that intent is flawless, IMO.
My Best,
Gary
Gary, has anyone told you that your diplomacy is impeccable and that you are a moderator extraordinaire?
As well as an all around great guy?
Just sayin'.
If not; I'd like to.:)
Mark, I just want you to know that I'm not just piling it on when I complement you and your work. I say this because a member or two have voiced the unfounded opinion that I'm just another puppet for The Xara Group.
Um, at no time in the past or present has any member of The Xara Group had their hand up my back.
As far as Moderation goes, I take the simple and time-saving tact that it doesn't cost anyone anything to just be nice to others on tg.
I love this quote, no attribution that I've ever found:
Sound travels twice as far when you let someone else blow your horn.
And if it weren't for the talent and civility and generosity of members like you, Mark, I'd be long gone, man.
My Best,
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:) I'm here because I love the people and the program. If I didn't, I'd be long gone to my friend.
Like you, I'm here 'cause I want to be.
Thanks for your work here and for being one of those reasons.
Have a great night Gare!
PS Great quote.
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FYI trivia. I use my photographs as references for all of my drawings, or I just make them up.
100% me from start to finish.
Very nice Jonopen. I am eager to see where this inspiration takes you.
Well, if there actually is a case to be made about "cheating", that is, working from a reference image, this phenomenon is certain offset if not completely tossed out the window by work like your portrait of a child, Mark.
Me? I'm scared to do portraits, unless I make them a little abstract, posterized, usually. Because it's darned hard to get the most important area, the eyes, staring at you and captivating you.
That's obviously not your limitation, though, Mark.
It's work like this one that hold an audience.
Nice going, pal, nice going!
-g
Thanks Gare.
That beetle is damn near photoreal. I had to do a double take!
That is AMAZING work! I hope to be so proficient in Xara someday.
Thanks hseiken!
Thank you Toonicorn. You will be.
Very good drawing. It doesn't bug me at all.
Wow, that is fantastic! how long did it take you to complete it?
I don't really keep track, but I guess about 24 hours.