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Self portrait 1 by ~tantrum-design:icontantrum-design:

Categories Traditional Art > Drawings > People

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Submitted: April 8
File Size: 167 KB
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Resolution: 480×640
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Make: Canon
Model: Canon PowerShot A410
Shutter Speed: 1/60 second
F Number: F/3.5
Focal Length: 8 mm
Date Picture Taken: Jan 23, 2005, 2:42:13 AM

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Uni work

Self portrait in charcoal

Please note this is one of the first times I've used charcoal and one of the first portraits I've ever done. It's a steep learning curve...
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*eRiQ:iconeRiQ: Apr 8, 2008, 5:45:53 PM
cool - selfportaits are really hard to start of with when using charcoal -
Haven't worked with it for many years - don't be afraid to unlearn using lines -
use shades and get down and dirty with your fingers - rubbing -- best thing is
to uses an eraser to bring out the white parts more -- just keep working on it
and make some more - you will get better in time! - -not bad at all for a first time!
TIP: take a photo of your art outside - better, even light!
~tantrum-design:icontantrum-design: Apr 8, 2008, 9:17:14 PM
Hey, thanks for the advice and tips, very much appreciated!
I know what you mean about 'unlearning lines'. We had to start off with mid tone and rub out highlights / darken areas on this project, Very scary for someone who has only used lines (and pencil) so far!
*eRiQ:iconeRiQ: Apr 8, 2008, 10:00:34 PM
You are welcome - I know what it is like -- I have been there myself :)
Yeah - we all have our ways - and need to be flexible to try out new ones -- also, try sketching with a brush
- and for something new - instead of ink or paint - use some coffee and add a bit of water -- it makes for a cool medium to work with! -- (plus it smells nice - if you like coffee - lol)
~tantrum-design:icontantrum-design: Apr 9, 2008, 1:41:43 AM
I think that's what this paper is about, making us experiment and broaden our 'comfort zone' which has been a lot of fun so far.
The coffee thing sounds good, I'll give it a try one day soon, maybe I'll use it in the graphic novel!
Thanks again for the advice and comments!
*eRiQ:iconeRiQ: Apr 9, 2008, 2:17:24 AM
Hey - I am glad to be of assistance, that's what it is all about -
Oh --- it would be great to do a coffee table comic book painted with coffee!! ---
~tantrum-design:icontantrum-design: Apr 9, 2008, 10:49:59 PM
Hehe, I think a coffee book would be great, the only thing is that people would try and eat it! :pie:
*eRiQ:iconeRiQ: Apr 10, 2008, 12:04:36 AM
hahaha -- instead of licking your fingers to turn the pages - lick the pages instead! --
~tantrum-design:icontantrum-design: Apr 10, 2008, 2:43:13 AM
:D i can so see that happening to someone. I think we've discovered a new idea for printing, Edible books! :lick:
*eRiQ:iconeRiQ: Apr 12, 2008, 12:52:50 PM
mmmm... edible books ..... (said in a Homer voice)
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