Mark Beckemeyer AKA (buckobeck)
Amateur artist and hobbyist macro photographer. I like bugs.
buckobecks.com
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.
Jon (Jono) Xara Photo & Graphic Designer 19.0.0.64329 DL x64 May 19 2022
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.
Mark Beckemeyer AKA (buckobeck)
Amateur artist and hobbyist macro photographer. I like bugs.
buckobecks.com
Jon (Jono) Xara Photo & Graphic Designer 19.0.0.64329 DL x64 May 19 2022
While I am not fond of spiders, that ls a terrific drawing.
Larry a.k.a wizard509
Never give up. You will never fail, but you may find a lot of ways that don't work.
A fantastic drawing, Mark. You just nailed all the details.
Thanks Wizard, good to hear from you.
Mark Beckemeyer AKA (buckobeck)
Amateur artist and hobbyist macro photographer. I like bugs.
buckobecks.com
Gray, thank you Xara master.
Mark Beckemeyer AKA (buckobeck)
Amateur artist and hobbyist macro photographer. I like bugs.
buckobecks.com
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!
Mark Beckemeyer AKA (buckobeck)
Amateur artist and hobbyist macro photographer. I like bugs.
buckobecks.com
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