Thursday, January 27, 2011

Practice

I have not done any sketches on my Moleskine for a long time now. The last one being Paramore dated way back in September 15, 2010. I felt bad because I had been neglecting it, so I thought yesterday that I could do a little practice on it.
Gun haters probably will not like this one but don't worry, no individual or animal was harm during the drawing process and practice session ;)

Thank you all for your comments and questions in the previous post. The publisher hasn't contacted me yet which means the authors probably haven't given them the feedback I needed, so I just have to wait(and this is usually the part which I don't like as I was so motivated to get the projects done... the waiting seems to drain that energy away and now I am focusing on doing a sketch as a favor for my co-worker). So I really don't know which direction I am going with those. Until then, I'll just try to keep finding things to sketch.
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27 comments:

  1. winnaJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    great job on all parts of the page---lots of material folds... A "bang" up job !

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  2. Barbara BJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Fabulous detail,shading, and perspective, Alex. I love the foreshortening of the arm.

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  3. Vicki HoldwickJanuary 27, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Love it Alex,

    xoxo

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  4. ElzaJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    You have portrayed action going into a tense standstill very well. There is lot of 'frozen' movement in this drawing. Again, a great picture Alex.

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  5. Lucia B.January 27, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    I don't like guns, but I do like your beautiful drawing. It really gives the sensation that the subject is moving!

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  6. ShaliniJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Nice one Alex.. Love the negative space shading! Very cool..

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  7. bettyfromtexasJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    . . . so glad that you decided to "practice," Alex!! This is spot on. . . a beautiful job, indeed!!!

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  8. martinepittetJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    I hate weapons, Alex, but you are forgiven ;o) as your sketch is just excellent ! I love the details, the attitude and all the values ! So glad to see you back ! Can't wait for more !!

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  9. Carole MoranJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Wow!

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  10. nanke's stuffJanuary 27, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Most impressive!! All the folds, the foreshortening, the intensity of it .... well done! nancy

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  11. SandraJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    This is really nice. The shading is exquisite.

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  12. Margaret AnnJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    I always enjoy your work...no matter the format, style or subject...you have such a wonderful talent! :) Great capture here!

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Hi Alex, Superb! What struck me immediately was how you allow the back to dissolve into the background; wonderful! Beautifully drawn!

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  14. Sara Light-WallerJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    What a wonderful sketch Alex. Really really like it. :-))

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  15. Cathy HoltomJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    Excellent shading and folds. I like the body position too..without the gun ;)

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  16. JaneneJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    You have depicted the concentration of the marksman, and his action, very well. I cam almost see him carefully moving along as he focuses on his target. The fabric folds are marvelous too! Quite amazing!

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  17. UnknownJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Nice drawing Alex

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  18. UnknownJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Wow, Alex!! Tremendous job. Love the light in this, all the folds. Everything just perfect!

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  19. Owl EngJanuary 29, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Marvelous! Super nice;)

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Wow!! Awesome job Alex!! I love how you got the folds and wrinkles in the clothing and especially how his back fades and blends with the light background!

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Great sketch! Like Peggy, I was immediately drawn to the 'lost edges'.

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  22. kazumiwannabeJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Awesome drawing, very realistic, and your style is so cool!
    I understand what you mean about the waiting, it's hard to stay enthusiastic when things take time.

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  23. IruJanuary 30, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    oh alex this is amazing! I must confess that i like gun pictures. this reminds so much on military stuff, that i also like. great pose, i love it!!

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  24. Tahirih GofficJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    My son would love this:) Very well done, your realism is fantastic. Thanks for your comments on my Carriage horse, they're always so welcome!

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Amazing! Your portraits are so real! I feel like I can hear this guy breathing, waiting for the next move. Awesome!

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  26. alissadukeJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    Amazing drawing - all those soft tones in a powerful image

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  27. jillFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    looks great -- casual and yet focused. i like it!

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