Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Estela & Reese

Yet another portrait to be given away to one of the grandmothers of these two beautiful girls. I have not drawn kids for a while now, and I really like drawing kids so I was really happy when I received the project. Things have been going really slow with the publisher, but it's okay because it gives me more time to work on personal favors like this one. Next up is another portrait. Thank you all for stopping by and your kind comments and encouragements =) I am adding the steps again on this one for those who are interested in doing portraits.
(Update! They loved it! And she's making prints to those who are related^^, I am so pleased!)

Pencil on Strathmore Bristol vellum 9" x 12" 100lb(260g/m²)Detailing the hair for the face on the leftShading the face on the rightShading the face on the left and minor hair detailing Initial sketch
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26 comments:

  1. Vicki HoldwickJuly 14, 2010 at 12:05 AM

    Alex,

    This is beautiful. Thanks so much for the showing the steps in the progression.

    xoxo

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  2. PeachtreeartJuly 14, 2010 at 1:04 AM

    I love viewing your steps. Very methodical and deliberate...probably why they turn out so well!

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  3. Patsy Taylor-CrawJuly 14, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    Magical! I love seeing the steps you made to make this beautiful portrait.

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  4. ANAIS G. BURGOSJuly 14, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    Great job, Alex! You have a great command of portrait...A great command of everything you draw! :)

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  5. AnonymousJuly 14, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    These are super portraits. I am so impressed by the way you have drawn their hair!

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  6. bettyfromtexasJuly 14, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    You've totally captured their freshness and charm, Alex! It is superb!

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  7. Cathy HoltomJuly 14, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    Their mum is going to be so pleased with these. You've captured their innocence and sparkle.

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  8. JaneneJuly 14, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    Delightful portraits, Alex. You've included so much detail, yet kept them very fresh.

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  9. SandraJuly 14, 2010 at 4:15 PM

    You've created such a special treasure. Beautifully done.

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  10. Stephen HallJuly 14, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    Alex, your work is totally fabulous! I love it to bits :-)

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  11. LynnJuly 14, 2010 at 4:48 PM

    Beautiful drawings, Alex. Thanks for posting the steps, too. It shows how much detail and patience you put into the drawings. The results are gorgeous.

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  12. TimareeJuly 14, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    They are all going to love this picture. What a nice job you did! YOu are talented in so many types of art. What the heck are you an engineer for, lol?

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  13. Dan KentJuly 14, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    Very nice! Though for me going from step one (line) to step 2 (fully formed face) is quite a trip.

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  14. UnknownJuly 14, 2010 at 11:33 PM

    Haha...agree with Dan! Need to show us about ten steps in between there! (just kidding) You've done another wonderful set of portraits here!

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  15. AnonymousJuly 15, 2010 at 6:42 AM

    An other great portrait, I like the composition.
    I would also have made prints for the whole family!
    Alex, would you talk more about the process you are using? How do you get the proportions, do you use construction line etc...
    thank you for your nice comment on my blog, you are always so fast to come and I appreciate it very much.
    And yes these rice fields are incredible.

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  16. Dan KentJuly 15, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    Thanks for your note - hey..I noticed your avatar. Who's the crazy man, and what have you done with Alex?!

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  17. AnnJuly 15, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    This is just wonderful Alex! Make sure a lot of people see this drawing. I'm sure these little girls' families are thrilled.

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  18. Owl EngJuly 16, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    they are simply beautiful, Alex!!
    drawing kids is not easy. but you made it!!

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  19. AnonymousJuly 16, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    Alex, Thank you for the detailed explanation you left on my blog.

    I am using more or less the same technique as you do, but you have a much better eye hand coordination, an excellent one. And your proportions and shading are always good.
    I found too easier when my ref. photo is on the side than from the computer, I understand why the easel was developed and the model posing at the same level than the canvas, having the eye going very fast from model to canvas.
    Thank you again for your your answer.

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  20. ShaliniJuly 16, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    This is so beautiful!! The babies look so real!! I like them :)

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  21. ShaliniJuly 16, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    Alex.. I am wondering how come the updates in your blog don't get reflected in my blog's 'Favorite' section.. I have set that up to show me the list with the blogs that have something new to show up on top.. but somehow your blog never shows up.. Any settings that you have made on this one..?

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  22. donnaJuly 16, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    I love a WIP! These are really great work.

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  23. IruJuly 18, 2010 at 3:48 AM

    omg thanks for watching my blog! Your art is so amazing...specially your pencil works.
    keep it up !

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  24. lynJuly 18, 2010 at 11:00 PM

    Wonderful work!
    Continued success

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  25. IruJuly 19, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    argh damn i'm sorry for not recognizing you alex!! I didn't know that you have another blog T_T
    what happened to rainbowbox?

    God i am so ashamed!!

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  26. DALowe ArtistJuly 26, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    Alex, this is absolutely amazing work. You are so very very talented!

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