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**Posted by SpiralStaircase** March 26, 2014 11:55 pm

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

**Posted by clareiow** March 27, 2014 7:27 am

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!

**Posted by Tinks** March 27, 2014 9:02 am

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

**Posted by clareiow** March 27, 2014 1:49 pm

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!

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** March 27, 2014 1:55 pm

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

**Posted by Tinks** March 27, 2014 1:56 pm

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

**Posted by clareiow** March 27, 2014 2:23 pm

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!!!

**Posted by Tinks** March 27, 2014 2:39 pm

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

**Posted by clareiow** March 27, 2014 2:47 pm

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

**Posted by Tinks** March 27, 2014 2:55 pm

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

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** March 27, 2014 3:09 pm

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

**Posted by clareiow** March 27, 2014 3:27 pm

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

I'll keep going! Update later ;)

**Posted by clareiow** March 27, 2014 10:37 pm

End of day five.....

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** March 28, 2014 10:04 am

Wow Clare!

You always amaze me; so much talent!!

**Posted by clareiow** March 28, 2014 11:40 am

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

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** March 28, 2014 11:41 am

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

**Posted by SpiralStaircase** March 28, 2014 11:43 am

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.

**Posted by clareiow** March 28, 2014 12:07 pm

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....

**Posted by SpiralStaircase** March 28, 2014 12:59 pm

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.

**Posted by clareiow** March 28, 2014 1:46 pm

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...)