An administrator has relocated 3 of your deviations to scraps.
The adminstrator also said the following:
Works in progress belong in Scraps, since they are not finished pieces of art.
FAQ: Why was my deviation moved?
Moved Deviation #1: Marilyn Monroe
Moved Deviation #2: Depp
Moved Deviation #3: No Idea
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I think the administrator should look a tiny bit closer next time they move a finished peice*LOL* however they did move a couple of my wips to scraps (where they belong). I have already moved 2 pieces back to my gallery, anyway I thought I would share this and ask if this has happened to you?
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I have been asked many times for drawing tips, here are some I sent to a member a while back:
Tips and trade secrets I have many. Starting on a new drawing takes much time in selecting a great reference photo. Not only does the photo have to be clear and large but it needs to be detailed and interesting, also have excellent contrast. It takes me forever to select a ref....If I am drawing something new (that I have yet to draw) I will look at many references and take in as much info as possible before starting, I want to see the subject from all sides. After I select a ref I draw out a 1 inch grid using an h pencil, I then print out a few copies of the ref. one is for the grid one is printed out darker (to better see shadows), one lighter (to see details in shadows) and a few are close ups....it varies with each drawing. I draw a very light outline and then begin....
I start with the upper left corner and work my way down and to the right. I tend to turn the ref and drawing upside down and draw much of the piece like this, you can see shapes much easier this way. I am constantly reminding myself to look closer at the subject, see the details and draw everything, see how the shadows fade away and draw it that way, see the different textures and draw them as they are. Details make the piece come alive so never pass up on any! I was working on a portrait last night and I got to the ear and I must say an ear is great practice, there are so many little in's and outs (highlights and shadows), as I drew I knew the ear needs to be 3d looking so I took much time with it and have to say I am very happy I did. I drew what I saw in the ref but also drew what I know an ear looks like. Most of what we draw is made up of precisely blended tones, so keep that in mind always.
Rushing through an area can ruin the whole piece so never ever rush. Finishing a small area at a time gives you the same feeling as when you finish the whole piece (u need to program yourself). I use mostly a 3b and H pencil, some plain tissue and a blending stick/stump. I draw a few details in a small area and then color in tones and blend them with the tissue, I then go back over that area and darken up the details and put a new layer down, blend and repeat if needed. If I am shading an area and I want it to be as dark as possible I never blend, I just color the area in with close together pencil strokes and then go back over it a few times until it is as dark as I can get it. Highlights are left untouched and if they do get smudged I lighten em up with the kneaded eraser. Using a Mechanical pencil is perfect for tiny details...wood pencils are great for filling in tones. I work about an inch an hour on details.
I use Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Board (smooth or vellum), any name brand Mechanical pencils and Derwent wood pencils.
I hope this was of some help ~Linda
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