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Years Pass"Really?" she asked, confused. It had been a long time since they'd seen each other and he was looking worse for the wear. It made her sad to think that this once proud man had fallen, and all due to things beyond his control. His face was haggard and there were fine lines beginning to form a map of his worries in his skin—she could practically see where his wife had cheated on him, when his kids had stopped calling him daddy and started saying mommy had been right. It was a tracery of the wrongs done to him in the last seven years and it was hard to fight the overwhelming urge to cradle him until that face was smooth again. Until he was

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Submitted: June 19, 2011
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Traditional Art / Drawings / People

(This will probably be moved to scraps eventually, and I edited it slightly in photoshop to get rid of the graininess of the scan.)

Just something I did to get rid of the "must draw" urge that was threatening to take over. I wanted there to be a story, fun detail--namely hair--and something I hadn't really done before--in this case, the hand. I don't do hands well, as this illustrates, though if you don't look too closely, the anatomical errors are forgivable. Really, I just wanted the mood.

This is Claire, probably shortly after this scene in her life:[link] . A very emotional, traumatic experience, after which she never really feels human again. Set apart. Ashamed of that, she tried to hide in many ways for a long time.

P.S.-If you fave this, please leave a comment saying why. It won't take but a moment, and I greatly appreciate the feedback! Thank you! ^_^

EDIT: I worked a bit on the actual image, darkening the lines and smoothing out the shading a bit; I like this version much better.

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~Ash-moon Oct 8, 2011 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

Love this drawing. It's simple, yet complex, and incredibly beautiful and emotive. Fantastic work.

~o0Emma0o Oct 9, 2011

Thank you so much, for this and all the lovely faves

~Ash-moon Oct 10, 2011 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

Just being honest love.

And faved them cuz they were loveleh.

~solarpowersoul Jun 23, 2011 Hobbyist Digital Artist

nicely done.

~o0Emma0o Jun 23, 2011

Thanks! What's so nicely done? (Just looking for constructive criticism ^_^ )

~solarpowersoul Jun 23, 2011 Hobbyist Digital Artist

i like your use of contrast. i used to have lots of trouble getting dark with pencils, preferring to stay safe with light shades, so i appreciate a good contrast. the only thing i might recommend is getting your facial features all aligned prior to putting anything in front(including hair) since it can sometimes throw off your alignment or proportions. I also want to say i like your (closer to traditional)drawing style.

~o0Emma0o Jun 24, 2011

Contrast has been one of my battles--mid tones are safe, non?

Funnily enough, this is the one time I actually sketched out the whole face before putting anything in front. Only after did I realize I shifted her eyes when making the lines darker. Ah well. Not bad for something that took me maybe an hour.

Thank you for the lovely comment!

~solarpowersoul Jun 24, 2011 Hobbyist Digital Artist

You're welcome!

~TyChism Jun 21, 2011

the eyes add everything, and not having the hair shaded as much brings out her facial expressions,, great work

~o0Emma0o Jun 21, 2011

Thanks

I was playing with an almost negative space thing, really only shading the skin and areas I wanted to emphasize. I don't typically go for the minimalist look, but hey--this works.

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