Thursday, January 5, 2012

Portrait Sketch

About every other month, I like to draw something as accurately as I possibly can without the use of tracing, grid or transfer. Just good old fashioned eye-balling. I have many good photographers in the family and this photo was taken by my son, Mike. I love the lighting on her sweet, pensive expression. I worked an hour here, an hour there...taking breaks from my assignments and commissions. I could refine it more but I think I'll leave it the way it is.

13 comments:

  1. She is so beautiful and she looks like an angel. You are so talented.

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  2. Thank you so much, Krystal.
    [are you looking forward to the Hunger games movie?]

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  3. Such a gorgeous portrait... you've really caught a beautiful expression and that lovely toddler fine hair... a really lovely drawing :)

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  4. Wow, this is an incredible portrait. And the rest of your art is fantastic! I love the fantasy theme. Just followed your blog and I'm excited to keep up with your work in the future!

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  5. Thank you Sophie. I can't wait to spend some time on YOUR blog. Me thinks abounding treasures await. Thank you for the follow too.

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  6. Oh Mia looks so young! I love the soft lighting you used. Yah, you don't need tracing or grid! It's amazing!

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  7. This is a beautiful portrait of Mia. The expression, softness, tones...exceptional.

    your sis

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  8. Kim, this is beautiful, and its easy to see done with so much love. What a wee angel x

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  9. The TEXTURE! Wow. I'm certain I could reach out and touch this and feel the strands of her hair! Amazing work, Kim.

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