Sunday, March 17, 2013

Green Eye

It's St. Patrick's day today, and I am not wearing green, and I am not going out as well(eventhough my car needs a wash desperately). I don't think I will get pinched even if I go out, being a 6'2 tall Asian guy can be pretty intimidating, and I always have excuse of being cultural ignorant or something like that :) But I don't want to get cyber-pinched too, so I have decided to draw something green.
Mixed media on Moleskine Sketchbook (5.5 x 3.5")


I've also included some steps of how it got from just outlines to semi-realism state. Hope you like them and HAPPY SAINT PADDY'S DAY.

P.S.: Don't pinch me, or I'll get really angry, and you won't like it when I am angry....- Hulk(before he turns green that is) ^^
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31 comments:

  1. Dan KentMarch 17, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    You are 6'2"?! I could have sworn that some time ago you wrote about being a small Asian guy in redneck country Louisiana. Maybe I'm nuts. Anyway, you have just avoided the cyber-pinch, you Hulk of a guy you. Great strings of color in that eye! Frightening the image of the Hulk with that eye. All right..I ramble..and I don't want to piss you off.

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    1. AlexMarch 18, 2013 at 2:49 PM

      small Asian guy? :) I must be saying something like it's not easy to locate anyone taller than me even in Louisiana.
      I can't turn green even if I want to Dan. Red however, one beer will do the job ;)

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  2. AnonymousMarch 17, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Hello Alex,
    I think a lot of people will be green with envy when they see this and will have to keep an eye on you ;-)
    You certainly reached a good realist state with this one!
    Stew.
    stewcrowther.wordpress.com
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    1. AlexMarch 18, 2013 at 2:50 PM

      Thanks Stew! I really don't think that there's anything to be envious about here ;)

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  3. Mari Brown and ColourblobMarch 17, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    I been staying put too, nothing green for me today other than my blanket (I think Im coming down with a cold, so it kept me nice and warm)... 6'2" I can see why no one wish to give the pinching a go : )

    But what the heck, Im a viking and we like to live on the edge... So here we go *pinch*

    Great drawing, the eye lashes look really good and the intense look, wonder what she is seeing.
    Happy St Pattys day and now I go and hide

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    1. AlexMarch 18, 2013 at 2:52 PM

      I hope you feel better soon Mari.
      Being tall does have its own advantages, people usually don't fool around with taller dudes.
      Good job viking descendant, now taste the wrath of the kin of....ermm.... I don't know. I don't think we have any warriors in our bloodline :D

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  4. Joy MurrayMarch 17, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    The glassiness and color of this green eye is very compelling. Great detail.

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    1. AlexMarch 18, 2013 at 2:53 PM

      Thank you Joy. The fact that you're able to see all that also means that you have a keen eye ;)

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  5. martinepittetMarch 18, 2013 at 2:06 AM

    Wonderful refelctions in this beautifully shaped green eye. I have always wanted to have green eyes !... sigh !

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    1. AlexMarch 18, 2013 at 2:53 PM

      I would look so terrifying if I have green eyes Martine. But yeah, green eyes are pretty :)

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  6. JulesMarch 18, 2013 at 2:52 AM

    Oooh lovely, Alex! I always wanted green eyes, too!...

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    1. AlexMarch 18, 2013 at 2:54 PM

      Thank you Jules! I am sure colored contact lenses would do the trick ^^

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  7. JaneMarch 18, 2013 at 3:00 AM

    Great eye! How did you get that green, with so many depths? Always happy to see your work posted, Alex!

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    1. AlexMarch 18, 2013 at 2:55 PM

      It's a mixture of all kinds of green, some yellow, some blue, some purple... I can't remember really, I just kinda jumbled everything all at once and see how it would go. I am glad it worked :) Thanks Jane

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  8. azzizz_tirtaMarch 18, 2013 at 3:15 AM

    The eye is beautifull, i imagine the owner must be beautifull too.
    Good work Alex.

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    1. AlexMarch 18, 2013 at 2:56 PM

      I don't know how the person looks like. I only drew the eye, but thanks Aziz :)

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  9. UnknownMarch 18, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    Neat the way her eyelashes reflect

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  10. MelissaMarch 18, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    Wonderful! You have such an "eye" for beautiful details!

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  11. UnknownMarch 18, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    Awesome drawing Alex!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 19, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    Gorgeous! EYEcatching...couldn't help myself. :)

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  13. TimareeMarch 20, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    So reflective and I really like how you only colored the iris.

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  14. AlexMarch 20, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Thanks Timaree, I really wanted to make the iris "pop" :)

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  15. mwMarch 21, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    the "wetness" and reflection of this drawing are just extraordinary...as is your portraiture in general.

    i really liked your "doodles" too. they're electric with life and personality.

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    1. AlexMarch 25, 2013 at 6:59 AM

      Appreciate your comments :) Glad you enjoyed my work.

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  16. Yvonne MMarch 24, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    Really beautiful! The green iris really pops out.

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  17. debra morrisApril 18, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    Lovely eyes Alex, must have missed a few posts..sorry. I saw your great sketchbook work whilst doodling in mine

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