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The first two portraits are of a live model. Both are the same just in different lighting.
The uniqueness about this portrait is that I did it with ink. The technique is called "stippling".
Stippling is when you fill a special stippling pen with ink and drop it onto the canvas. Because the ink is thin liquid (unlike in ball point pens) when you drop it onto the canvas a small amount of ink seeps from the end of the pen and forms a dot.
The darker the area the more dots are needed and therefore you have to drop your pen that many times more. The lighter the area the less dots are needed.
This portrait took me three weeks to finish. It is 14" X 17". The person was thrilled with it.
There is no way to blend edges when a portrait is created with ink as the media. There is also no room for a mistake. If you do make a mistake you will either have to camouflage it or start over on a new canvas.
The nineh and tenth portrait down is a live 4 year old model.which was my first portrait. It is done in pencil.
The other portraits are in pencil. I did not have models and created these from my imagination. Which of course makes them look less real.
The portrait created with ink will last at least one hundred (100) years if it is taken care of. The pencil will last anywhere between thirty-fifty ((30-50) years also depending on it's care.
Next To The Last Drawing is Done in Charcoal, which makes it darker and more precise.
I have always wanted to draw cartoons. Below I have included my attempt at a cartoon valley.
These are COPYRIGHTED WORKS! The law protects artists against use, modifications or destruction that is prejudicial to the artist's honor or reputation.
Perception is the key to drawing.
When looking at a subject just draw the shadows. Draw the shadows around the nose and the white area will become the nose. Carefully perceive the shapes of the shadows and if you can draw these shapes then you can learn to draw.
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Hey !they're wonderful !! you're a very talented painter. I liked all of them. Cheers ! :)
Very great talent!
I am totally impressed, great art
Mike thank you so much. I was going to give the first portrait to the model but couldn't part with it so..I took it to Kinkos and had a print copy made. She framed it and hung it in her den. She told me she couldn't stop looking at it.
Thank you so much for your compliment.
Tantrum Thank you so much. It feels like an honor knowing you like my portraits. I am very happy you do. :)
Cheryl thank you very much.
Ralwus thank you so much.
To be honest, I'm impressed you're impressed. Quite a compliment.
this is fantastic...multiple languages and a painter too...well done and thanks
Thank you so much mtsi, I so appreciate your comments and compliments.
Deborah, you are simply amazing. Love the art work it is unbelievable.
Sambolam Thank you so much for your very kind words.
I do love art.
That's an amazing talent that so I wish I had. I always think it must be so wonderful to see something in your mind and be able to replicate both the image and the mood on paper. I have words to paint with, but it's different.
Are you working at this commercially & doing commissioned pieces?
Audreves, thank you for your very complimentary comments.
Believe it or not..it isn't as hard as it looks.
I use to sell portraits but I haven't done so in five years.
You are amazing!! I love your artistic hand and your pure perception for knowing. :)
Totally awesome! I can only wish that someday I may be able to draw, at least as half as good as you. ;)
Thank you for sharing Deborah. It's obvious you have many wonderful talents.
Kimberly..thank you so much for your kind words and for your visit to my hub. I love to draw. My mom actually kept pictures I drew when I was three, though my drawing of faces has changed quite a bit :)
Drawing can be learned..maybe not easy for some but others may surprise themselves.
Do you desire to draw?
great work
Thank you Suny
You are very talented- I love your drawings! You capture the actual moods in their eyes and expressions.
Thank you for your kind words Dugger..I really like your critique..
Deborah, I am impressed! Your works are very beautiful, alive!
Thanks for sharing.
ReuVera..thank you for your very kind compliment.
Amazing! I work mostly in pen and ink.
Habbe thank you for visiting. Which do you like best? pen or ink?
Ink is a lot of work but can look so nice.
You are very talented :)
You too Joel :)
To tell the truth, I am not able to choose the best from list of beautiful girls you have painted…amazing work which shows how imaginative and compassionate you are about beauty...have to thought of publishing your art? I am sure would get you a lot of recognition and then you could further nurture your talent..Just a thought..I thought viewing your photo posted is enough to make ones day, these portrays have made my week…Thanks for sharing and all the best..Keep hubbing..
MB No I've never thought of publishing it. That's a good idea though. I use to draw portraits for people in my home town, but than instead of pleasure it become work to draw.
Deadlines, worrying if I did a good job, too many requests etc.
When I draw for pleasure and relaxation, I do a better job.
But drawing to relax than publishing them, sounds like a plan. Thank you
I certainly agree with the plan of you publishing your art, believe me it is so much more better than I have come across a few professional painter..your has the unique touch to it and in return shows how beautiful your mind is..I agree with you that if a person is relaxed, is when they come out with magic..all the very best with it though..I would certainly visit your gallery, if you invite me that is...Chao
Wow ! You must be very proud of yourself being so clever !!
I love your pictures !
I can hardly draw a stickperson so am impressed at how clever people are
Thank you magicboy for your kind words
Thanks for commenting on my drawings wytegarillez. Successful drawing is about perception. Artists perceive and bring out shapes using the shadows around the shapes. Anyone can learn to draw.
Deborah...These are awesome and beautiful! You are very talented. Two thumbs up!:)
I like the baby potrait very much
Waq
Hi Deborah!
I really like your drawings, nice page.
I love art/drawing even though I haven't increased much on skill level. I like to do abstract & people I haven't mastered by no means- they don't look real. All your people look real. Thanks for the tips on drawing & thanks for sharing your talent!!
God bless you!
This is beautiful work! I need to check out more of your art. How I would love to develop portrait skills...but then I look at work like this and don't feel I could ever get there. Your encouragement at the end to work on the skill made me smile! Thanks so much for sharing--and encouraging. :)
RTalloni, thank you so much for your kind comment.
You can learn
Mike Lickteig Level 3 Commenter 2 years ago
Deborah, your work is terrific and you are clearly quite talented. If you offered the ink portrait to the model, I'm certain she will treasure it forever.
The pencil drawings from your imagination are also extremely well done. You have a true talent for portrait art--a very difficult skill to master. Thanks for sharing.
Mike