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self portrait I by ~Subishi:iconSubishi:

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Submitted: February 11, 2008
File Size: 1.3 MB
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Resolution: 600×847
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Make: Panasonic
Model: DMC-FX30
Shutter Speed: 10/80 second
F Number: F/2.8
Focal Length: 5 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Date Picture Taken: Feb 7, 2008, 4:28:32 AM

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self portrait homework assignment, where the idea was to use an entire, new ballpoint pen up in the drawing. I BASICALLY did, it probably could have scribbled a few more lines, but my hand hurt - coloring in that much black with a ball point pen on 18x24 newsprint wasn't really fun. Doesn't really look like me? But I like how the hand came out. I just hate having to do likenesses, I'm really awful at realism...I guess it's good to practice though.

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~Zalib:iconZalib: Feb 11, 2008, 11:24:58 PM
I was hesitant to comment since you still haven't commented on the only new deviation I've made in forever. Nonetheless:

I think this is very successful. You've gotten better at realistic faces. Although it's not a perfect likeness, I can see a lot of your features with more realistic clarity (vs. your self-portraits in highschool). The hand is also good.

I love using ballpoint. Yeah it's a pain in the ass but the drawings end up with an interesting texture ultimately.

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~Subishi:iconSubishi: Feb 12, 2008, 9:32:53 AM
Oh Ian, you are so uppity. Did it ever occur that maybe I haven't commented on ANYBODYS anything in forever? I have 8,069 deviations (after going through about 500 in the past week), and 345 messages (after going through again, about 200). I've just starting posting again, so I'm making my way through messages left unchecked since early last summer, so give me a little slack.

On the other hand - thank you! The hand was really my favorite part...plus maybe the nose. I still don't think I'll ever have quite the grasp on exact portraiture that you do, but we'll see, I suppose I'll only get somewhere in practice. I love using ballpoint pen too, don't get me wrong - it's just, newsprint is so thin, I ended up having little rips everyday, and to use up all the ink in an entire pen resulted in an achy hand.

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=cluedog:iconcluedog: Feb 12, 2008, 9:29:55 PM
That face really pulls you into the drawing. Quite beautiful.

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~Subishi:iconSubishi: Feb 13, 2008, 12:04:48 PM
but I like them aaallll
it's down to 7,730 now

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~Subishi:iconSubishi: Feb 13, 2008, 12:05:48 PM
thank you! I really appreciate that :D doing even semi-realistic faces is not something I'm used to

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~row:iconrow: Feb 14, 2008, 5:24:01 AM
Beautiful self portrait! I would be afraid to draw in pen cause you can't erase or cover up mistakes @.@! I LOVE your hand is is so amazing and I like the crosshatching all over, but especially on the book!
~Subishi:iconSubishi: Feb 14, 2008, 3:33:46 PM
it is kind of frightening! but it also forces you to experiment, which is nice - for me it also makes me think very carefully about how I want things, although I suppose oppositely it could also force you to be more spontaneous. Haha, and thank you! The hand/book area (plus maybe the nose) were really my favorite parts personally, so I'm glad you like them too :D

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~row:iconrow: Feb 15, 2008, 12:24:58 PM
Oh yea, quick question. Is the jam in your possession?
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