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Cinnamon Black Bear finished (I hope)

Discussion in 'Wildlife Artwork and Crafts' started by Chops, Jul 19, 2009.

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  1. Jul 19, 2009 #1
    Chops

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    This a picture I'm working on using combination of Graphit, Derwent Graphtent and color pencils.... I just can't seem to stay motivated on this one.... I start then stop... I don't like how it's coming out... This my second color picture I've tried and I can't seem to get what I have in my head to what is on the paper... any critique or Tips is greatly appreciated.

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  3. Jul 19, 2009 #2
    BVanKirk

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    Re: Cinnamon Black Bear WIP

    oooo graphtents are fun! you may be getting a little overwhelmed with the all over details by working each spot start to finish as you go so maybe try to work a broader area so you dont get bored as fast. sit down and FORCE yourself (like im one to talk, ive been sitting here for an hour on what was supposed to be a coffee break)

    its a lot of texture but little areas ilke the tongue should balance it out. dont give up yet!
     

  5. Jul 19, 2009 #3
    grygon

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    Re: Cinnamon Black Bear WIP

    I had to look that one up- you mean Derwent Graphitint? They look fun. And reasonably priced on dickblick.com

    I see you are using a grid, which made me think you're using a photo... so is it just the colors that you can get out of your head and onto paper?

    Maybe take a break from it- start something loose and fun in a sketch book, then go back. :)
     
  6. Jul 21, 2009 #4
    baileystaxidermy

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    Re: Cinnamon Black Bear WIP

    It is looking awesome. But i know if I'm working on something with that much detail it is hard to stay with it. It will be worth it in the end, just stay with it.
     
  7. Jul 21, 2009 #5
    AntlerAddict

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    Great job so far! It does indeed, look time-consuming! :)
     
  8. Jul 21, 2009 #6
    Chops

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    Re: Cinnamon Black Bear WIP

    thank you.... I'm working on it every spare time I get

    thanks Antler
     
  9. Jul 21, 2009 #7
    Chops

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    Re: Cinnamon Black Bear WIP

    Getting there..... gonna work on it some more tonight.

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  10. Jul 23, 2009 #8
    grygon

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    Re: Cinnamon Black Bear WIP

    you're in the homestretch now! keep going, almost there. looks like a beaut so far. :) don't forget some place to sign it.
     
  11. Jul 24, 2009 #9
    Nina Lukaszewicz

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    wow...the patience involved for that detailed background...looks great, keep it up
     
  12. Jul 24, 2009 #10
    BVanKirk

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    Re: Cinnamon Black Bear WIP

    your signature should hardly be a concern, its not important to the composition
     
  13. Jul 28, 2009 #11
    dplais7124

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    Re: Cinnamon Black Bear WIP

    chops nice work. i typically only do black and white but occassionally i'll pull out the colored pencils. very impressive.
     
  14. Jul 29, 2009 #12
    Chops

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    Re: Cinnamon Black Bear WIP

    Thanks I appreciate the complament..... Have you posted any of your work before?
     
  15. Jul 29, 2009 #13
    dplais7124

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    Re: Cinnamon Black Bear WIP

    i'm not sure if i've ever posted my art here...probably not. i don't really have anything recent other than portraits. i'm working on a piece (black and white) that is sort of a collage of all the whitetails i mounted this past season. hopefully i'll get it done soon.
     
  16. Jul 29, 2009 #14
    BVanKirk

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    derek post your stuff... its on facebook and its quite impressive
     
  17. Aug 2, 2009 #15
    Chops

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    Re: Cinnamon Black Bear WIP

    I think I'm finished..... please feel free to critique or any other suggestions...
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  18. Aug 2, 2009 #16
    BVanKirk

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    LOVE that you stuck with it and got all that detail down... dig the rounded edges at the top of your template, dig the red in the tongue and in the meat. the only thing i would do a little differently is that section of rocks in the lower right, im reading them as lacking volume and interrupting the rest of the piece. but overall VERY NICE :)
     
  19. Aug 2, 2009 #17
    Chops

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    Added some more detail to the rocks......
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  20. Aug 2, 2009 #18
    BVanKirk

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    excellent! i think that small modification shifts the focus back to the bear. are you happy with it? you should be :)
     
  21. Aug 2, 2009 #19
    Ron C.

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    Very nice. Looks like a lot of time.
     
  22. Aug 3, 2009 #20
    aztaxidermy

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    very cool great job
     
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