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Darkness has a face

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As always, I steal the fantastic work of Izzy for my drawings.

I actually had the brightest idea ever! Why am I taking photographs instead of using my scanner.
So here it is, the first drawing that is actually scanned instead of a photograph heavily influenced by the source of light :laugh:

Even when I am not on much, do know I appreciate browsing all your set with all my heart.
Especially sorry to all those on SSE, I really do not give you the time you deserve.

34 comments

  1. PatrickTheDM
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    This is really good and the scanner definitely helps to show the true look of your talent. I'm curious how you do your shading. Is it just with the pencil or do you use any rubbing technique? I used to draw a good bit and I enjoyed trying to give it the rubbed look without actually rubbing.
    1. Xorp
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      Thank you very much :) For shading it differs a lot between drawings. If I remember correctly this is the first drawing in which I used a blending stick for the entire drawing. Made the entire drawing then pick up a blending stick and smoothed everything out. In most my drawings I only blend the skin or nothing. Although on occasion it can help creating a more metallic look (and using a gum to make small white streaks).

      Personally I like the smoothed but not polished look with the blending stick, you can often still see the lines of my pencil.
    2. PatrickTheDM
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      I like to use my finger. I also like to draw in ink so any mistake has to become part of the drawing. Cheap ball point pens if you can believe it.
    3. Xorp
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      I think my paper trashbin would love that

      Using your fingers means some moisture and fat from your finger gets on the drawing reducing control you have. It is why I use a blending stick.
  2. Queenieangel
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    1. Xorp
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      Thank you very much
  3. Klaxoid
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    Yes! Awesome to see another of your amazing pics Chris!
    1. Xorp
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      Have to give a sign of life every once in a while Thank you Will
  4. frank213
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    impressive, what talent you have. It's fascinating to see what you do with Izzy's pictures. Somehow your image reminds me of Edvard Munch's image of the scream
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    1. Xorp
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      Well you finally know what caused the scream
      Her images are an absolutely blast to work with!

      Thank you Frank
  5. ista3
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    what an awesome surprise Chris, I had no idea you were still drawing and top marks
    1. Xorp
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      I did post everything I have drawn (and finished), in the last few years, on the nexus... productivity did decline unfortunately. Had an amazing 1.6 hours of gaming on my pc the last two weeks.... and it wasn't even me

      Happy I managed to surprise you Izzy
  6. FastBlackCat
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    Oh, this is so cool! What a great idea you had!
    1. Xorp
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      Made several attempts and steps towards using this much shadow, really happy with it

      Thank you very much Pat
  7. Dibthelegend
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    Well I think Izzy's pics work so well because of her talent of utilizing shadows. Makes for some interesting shading.
    Great work, Xorp!
    1. Xorp
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      I find shading one of the most fun things to do Mysterious, dark and a lot of shadows have always been my favourite

      Thank you very much
  8. damelamochi
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    Akasha Queen of the Damned
    1. Xorp
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      Had to google that one, it does indeed seem she is darkness itself
  9. dianka33
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    Looks awesome! Great work
    1. Xorp
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      Thank you very much Diana, appreciated
  10. arghTease
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    ART!
    1. Xorp
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      Ahh thank you trying my best