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H.Protagonist said:
Thanks, man. It's not like I think I'm bad or anything, but as I told Trab earlier, guys like you, abe_bly and Prax have more style, color and flexibility (I'm just mimicking and I need reference)
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Ha, what I'm doing is glorified tracing. I couldn't sketch someone's likeness to save my life. Keep up the good work!
 
Oooh someone do me.

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H.Protagonist said:
Thanks, man. It's not like I think I'm bad or anything, but as I told Trab earlier, guys like you, abe_ly and Prax have more style, color and flexibility (I'm just mimicking and I need reference), so I don't really consider myself near you guys at all. As for my stuff, I did have a sort of art livejournal thing, but I haven't drawn anything seriously in... 9 years(I feel old now)? All I have is my book page... which is being illustrated by someone else(haha). I'd love to see yours if you have one. I'm really, really like your work. :)
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I wanted to tell you this earlier but somehow didn't, so here it goes: what you said about your drawing technique being sterile and stuff is nonsense :) in the end drawing something always comes down to mimicking objects, lighting oder just simple shapes etc. ...even in the most abstract forms. but the artist always puts his personal style and movement into it, which is clearly visible in your drawings! so naturally they have a lot of heart and soul (which you can see) and are very unique :)
 
I like the minimalist style of H.Pro's pics. They look like really deftly done sketches.

I mean that in a good way, like it comes naturally. You seem to be able to really capture someone's likeness in just a few pencil strokes. It's really impressive.
 
trab pu kcip said:
I wanted to tell you this earlier but somehow didn't, so here it goes: what you said about your drawing technique being sterile and stuff is nonsense :) in the end drawing something always comes down to mimicking objects, lighting oder just simple shapes etc. ...even in the most abstract forms. but the artist always puts his personal style and movement into it, which is clearly visible in your drawings! so naturally they have a lot of heart and soul (which you can see) and are very unique :)
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This is so good.

And I've discovered that all that video gaming apperantly did not improve my eye-to-hand coordination.
 
H.Protagonist said:
Thanks, man. It's not like I think I'm bad or anything, but as I told Trab earlier, guys like you, abe_ly and Prax have more style, color and flexibility (I'm just mimicking and I need reference), so I don't really consider myself near you guys at all. As for my stuff, I did have a sort of art livejournal thing, but I haven't drawn anything seriously in... 9 years(I feel old now)? All I have is my book page... which is being illustrated by someone else(haha). I'd love to see yours if you have one. I really, really like your work. :)
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Well using reference is not a bad thing. Especially when you're learning. I heavily rely on the photos given to me or else the pictures would be extremely inaccurate. My real style would show. But it's really good practice for me, so I like doing it.
you can see more of my work at: http://inodrev.tumblr.com

And would it be a good idea to start a tumblr or something to archive all these amazing works?
 
Alcotholic said:
Well using reference is not a bad thing. Especially when you're learning. I heavily rely on the photos given to me or else the pictures would be extremely inaccurate. My real style would show. But it's really good practice for me, so I like doing it.
you can see more of my work at: http://inodrev.tumblr.com

And would it be a good idea to start a tumblr or something to archive all these amazing works?
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You're already getting showered with praise in this thread, but I really love your work. Thanks for linking to your blog!
 
Leeness said:
Omg MYE can you please do a Simpsonized me? I would diiiiiiiie of joy :')
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Sure. But do you mind if I give it a try another day? Drawing digitally strains my eyes and they are burning right now. I swear this monitor is slowly making me go blind haha
Maybe tomorrow if I manage to finish all the boring work stuff early :/

Meanwhile choose a pic of yourself you want me to use.
Btw, Simpsons characters always look better slightly sideways :P
 
Wow the stuff in this thread is amazing

Here is a variety of me to choose from
Making a mad hatter hat
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Having fun
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Serious ID style Face
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abe_bly said:
Ha, what I'm doing is glorified tracing. I couldn't sketch someone's likeness to save my life. Keep up the good work!
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Don't sell yourself short, man. I really dig your stuff. Bit of trace work or not, you pick features and shadows to the best advantage. Let us both carry on~ \[-_-]/


trab pu kcip said:
I wanted to tell you this earlier but somehow didn't, so here it goes: what you said about your drawing technique being sterile and stuff is nonsense :) in the end drawing something always comes down to mimicking objects, lighting oder just simple shapes etc. ...even in the most abstract forms. but the artist always puts his personal style and movement into it, which is clearly visible in your drawings! so naturally they have a lot of heart and soul (which you can see) and are very unique :)
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Very true. It's all how you interpret an object. I love seeing how these pictures turn out after being run through the meat grinder of an artist's mind. And, I'm not sure about heart and soul in my stuff, but they ARE full off coffee. :D Now, let's see some more of yours!


NinjaBoiX said:
I like the minimalist style of H.Pro's pics. They look like really deftly done sketches.

I mean that in a good way, like it comes naturally. You seem to be able to really capture someone's likeness in just a few pencil strokes. It's really impressive.
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Haha. Well, thank ya. All you guys are seeing are the cleaned versions now, though. The originals have guiding lines (cross bars for the eyes and mouth, etc.) and I've been very focused on getting the proportions right by pencil measuring, with varying success. I can't shade for shit (obvious in Mac's pic)(sorry, Mac), so I've been keeping it more simple which also seems to look better, so yay!


Alcotholic said:
Well using reference is not a bad thing. Especially when you're learning. I heavily rely on the photos given to me or else the pictures would be extremely inaccurate. My real style would show. But it's really good practice for me, so I like doing it.
you can see more of my work at: http://inodrev.tumblr.com

And would it be a good idea to start a tumblr or something to archive all these amazing works?
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Yeah, def good for practice. Essential, really. This thread has been a real good work out in getting back into that swing. But people who can free draw with correct proportions and lighting always amaze me.

And maybe OP should set up a tumblr for all this goodness.There's some real standout work in here. After checking yours out (love the animated headphones one from before and the April 7th commission!) I think it's a great idea.
 
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