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March 26, 2014 11:55 pm  #21


Re: Not a Sherlock but a.......

Looking really good! I love the shading, especially on the helmet.


 

March 27, 2014 7:27 am  #22


Re: Not a Sherlock but a.......

Well guys it's all change, I've not been entirely happy and I've just found out why - the eyes are too high on the face, the helmet edge should be lower.

Just erased the offending area in the hope of getting it right!!

Wish me luck! If you don't see another pic today you'll know I've messed up royally!


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March 27, 2014 9:02 am  #23


Re: Not a Sherlock but a.......

Well it looked bloody brilliant to me!
Good luck with the new attempt though


"And in the end,
The Love you take
Is equal to the Love you make"
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March 27, 2014 1:49 pm  #24


Re: Not a Sherlock but a.......

It's going horribly right now.

I'll post later the result and you can judge for yourself....it marries with the photo but it doesn't work on it's own!


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March 27, 2014 1:55 pm  #25


Re: Not a Sherlock but a.......

I can't wait to see it; but sorry that you're struggling with it! Good luck with your work!!


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"Oh Watson. Nothing made me... I made me"
"Luuuuurve Ginger Nuts"

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March 27, 2014 1:56 pm  #26


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I'm just envious of anyone who is remotely creative! Look forward to seeing the finished work


"And in the end,
The Love you take
Is equal to the Love you make"
                                             The Beatles
 

March 27, 2014 2:23 pm  #27


Re: Not a Sherlock but a.......

It's so weird! I've folded the picture in half vertically and it matches on both sides. Take it away and it looks, well, wrong!

It's all kinda pinched. Tearing my hair out!!!


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March 27, 2014 2:39 pm  #28


Re: Not a Sherlock but a.......

Do you do an art class at all? Anyone you could ask advice from?


"And in the end,
The Love you take
Is equal to the Love you make"
                                             The Beatles
 

March 27, 2014 2:47 pm  #29


Re: Not a Sherlock but a.......

No no one....here's what I mean, three pics!






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March 27, 2014 2:55 pm  #30


Re: Not a Sherlock but a.......

I think you're being way too hard on yourself! It's great, honestly - I'm in awe!!


"And in the end,
The Love you take
Is equal to the Love you make"
                                             The Beatles
 

March 27, 2014 3:09 pm  #31


Re: Not a Sherlock but a.......

I really can't see a thing wrong with it; it looks amazing! Especially when you compare it to the picture! WOW!


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"Oh Watson. Nothing made me... I made me"
"Luuuuurve Ginger Nuts"

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March 27, 2014 3:27 pm  #32


Re: Not a Sherlock but a.......

Yeah I'm still searching for perfection....

I'll keep going! Update later ;)


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March 27, 2014 10:37 pm  #33


Re: Not a Sherlock but a.......

End of day five.....


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March 28, 2014 10:04 am  #34


Re: Not a Sherlock but a.......

Wow Clare!

You always amaze me; so much talent!! 


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"Don't talk out loud, you lower the IQ of the whole street!"

"Oh Watson. Nothing made me... I made me"
"Luuuuurve Ginger Nuts"

Tumblr[/url] I [url=http://archiveofourown.org/users/This_is_The_Phantom_Lady/pseuds/This_is_The_Phantom_Lady]AO3
#IbelieveInSeries5
 

March 28, 2014 11:40 am  #35


Re: Not a Sherlock but a.......

Yeah but would HE like it? That's what I'm aiming for....if I'm not happy he won't be....


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March 28, 2014 11:41 am  #36


Re: Not a Sherlock but a.......

I bet he would! He would be really impressed I'm sure!!


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"Don't talk out loud, you lower the IQ of the whole street!"

"Oh Watson. Nothing made me... I made me"
"Luuuuurve Ginger Nuts"

Tumblr[/url] I [url=http://archiveofourown.org/users/This_is_The_Phantom_Lady/pseuds/This_is_The_Phantom_Lady]AO3
#IbelieveInSeries5
 

March 28, 2014 11:43 am  #37


Re: Not a Sherlock but a.......

Don't give yourself such a hard time!  I think it's VERY good!
Such a shame that we are always our own worse critic. I'm the same with my art and writing.


 

March 28, 2014 12:07 pm  #38


Re: Not a Sherlock but a.......

I think the thing is I know I have it in me to do something like those guys on deviantart (check out Meike Zane) but I just can't seem to make it happen.

It's so frustrating....


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March 28, 2014 12:59 pm  #39


Re: Not a Sherlock but a.......

clareiow wrote:

I think the thing is I know I have it in me to do something like those guys on deviantart (check out Meike Zane) but I just can't seem to make it happen.

It's so frustrating....

Ah, but were they that good from day 1...I very much doubt it! They practised and practised and kept at it.  Rome wasn't built in a day and neither was talent (unless you are exceptionally gifted!), and you need to work at it. You have a brilliant start already so just keep at it. The more portraits you do, the more you will learn and improve.


 


 

March 28, 2014 1:46 pm  #40


Re: Not a Sherlock but a.......

Thanks sweetie.

Finished product by tomorrow I'm hoping. It's actually starting to look like it should, like putting the body on and shading it with the face is making it more acceptable. I can't keep drawing just Ben tho. My husband is saying I'm obsessed! (Oops...)


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