Monday, July 22, 2013

Ann

A friend of mine asked me to do a sketch of her niece. I held it back for a while now because so much had happened I couldn't find the time to do it. But I finally did it yesterday, and it took me about 90 minutes total(not too many details).

I don't really know much about her, except that her name is Ann, and the picture my friend gave me was taken when Ann was just 4, she's 7 years old now. I did however drew her older on purpose, but I am not too sure if it worked. I guess we'll see.
Pencil on Moleskine Sketchbook (5.5 x 3.5")

Thank you all for your comments, your kind thoughts, and your compassion. It'd be my cousin's 45th birthday today, so I'm wishing my cousin an awesome birthday in heaven :)

Update : Here's the latest photo of Ann taken by my friend(unfortunately she's not smiling). I think I was pretty close, what do you think?
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20 comments:

  1. Vicki HoldwickJuly 22, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    This is a lovely rendering, Alex. I am sorry for the loss of your friend,

    xoxo

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    1. AlexJuly 22, 2013 at 12:24 PM

      Thank you Vicki. Yeah... it's hard losing a cousin who's more like a sister and a friend. But she's not suffering anymore and that's good.

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  2. Mari Brown and ColourblobJuly 22, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    I just love how you are able to create such amazing texture and shine to hair, and her eyes are really good. Its a bit softer drawing that you usually do, it gives it a more dreamy feel to it, very nice!!!

    Its hard to lose someone so close to you, but you're keeping her alive in such a beautiful memories and tributes.

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    1. AlexJuly 22, 2013 at 1:37 PM

      :) I really appreciate your observation Mari. I did do a softer version this time round, I figured that i would want to go easy with the values this time..and in future sketches too.

      Yeah...I am sure my cousin is having lots of fun up there. =) It's a lot better missing her this way.

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  3. BethJuly 23, 2013 at 5:02 AM

    Your work is amazing!!

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  4. JaneJuly 23, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    Lovely light and softness to this one, Alex - it's a joy to look at

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  5. ShirleyJuly 23, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    Fabulous as always! You are such a skilled artist with graphite.

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  6. AlexJuly 23, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    Awwwww...Shirley, you're too kind with your compliments ^^

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  7. TimareeJuly 23, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    It's very pretty. I hope they send you an updated photo so you can see how close you came to doing her current age.

    I'll bet your cousin is enjoying her day in heaven. Then again maybe they celebrate the date of death as the birthday up there but either way, I hope you enjoy your memories of her today - a bittersweet day for sure.

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    1. AlexJuly 23, 2013 at 1:11 PM

      That's an excellent idea Timaree. I am asking my friend for a new picture of her so that I could upload it later. Thanks!

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  8. MelissaJuly 23, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    Very beautiful drawing, Alex. And I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find a special way to remember your cousin today.

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    1. AlexJuly 23, 2013 at 1:11 PM

      Thank you Melissa for your kind thoughts.

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  9. SandraJuly 29, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Oh those beautiful eyes!

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  10. UnknownJuly 30, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    I can see 7 for sure in your drawing

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  11. DonnJuly 30, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Beautiful portrait! Your pencil art is outstanding. A great likeness for sure. Sorry for your loss though.

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