BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 / ALL FINISHED ;) - The Violinist

**Posted by clareiow** April 12, 2014 10:37 pm

This one is proving very tricky - it's a very dark photo indeed...

Last edited by clareiow (April 15, 2014 7:09 am)

**Posted by rebeccaholmes** April 12, 2014 10:40 pm

I can never express my love for your art enough, Clare!

**Posted by Harriet** April 13, 2014 8:51 am

Oh, very nice work already, Clare - I'm always fond of Violin Sherlock, and yours is great

Last edited by Harriet (April 13, 2014 8:55 am)

**Posted by Le Bear Polar** April 13, 2014 9:00 am

Clare that looks Fantastic!! Even the outline is beautiful. Can't wait to see the finished product!

**Posted by clareiow** April 13, 2014 7:30 pm

Thanks guys!

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** April 13, 2014 7:43 pm

It's looking amazing so far, Clare!! Wow! I'm always such a fan of your works

And I do have a soft spot for Sherlock with his violin!

**Posted by batchlock** April 13, 2014 8:37 pm

That's really good Clare, I love it!

**Posted by Ape** April 13, 2014 8:51 pm

Absolutely lovely! Your attention to detail is stunning (I think I see a neck freckle in there!) Are you studying art or is it a hobby? How long have you been drawing?

**Posted by clareiow** April 13, 2014 9:01 pm

Yeah I know where his little mole is (saddo that I am!)

It's just a hobby, never studied art, I just wanted to work with pencil and teachers wanted me doing everything but!!!

Glad you like ;)

**Posted by Ape** April 13, 2014 9:07 pm

Lol, you're not the only one who appreciates it, in the writing contest I'm holding someone entered a poem called 'An Ode to the Neckle'. Art class was the same for me! They wouldn't let me sketch, they made me paint when I'd never done it before, ended up with a C. Nothing less motivational than being forced out of your preferred medium! Can't wait to see more of your wonderful sketches, or to see this one complete.

**Posted by clareiow** April 14, 2014 5:54 pm

That's fab!!

And thank you! I have posted others on here - you on deviant art? I'm there under the same name as I am on here

**Posted by Ape** April 14, 2014 8:14 pm

I do! Left you a message!

**Posted by Tinks** April 14, 2014 8:14 pm

I love how you've captured the intense concentration on his face - you've got a real talent

**Posted by clareiow** April 15, 2014 7:11 am

Well it's pretty much all finished save for a couple of tweaks here and there!! When I started this I was not sure how it would go at all and I was not happy (ask Rebecca!). But now....I'm really pleased. It is an utter pleasure drawing Benedict.

**Posted by Zatoichi** April 15, 2014 7:24 am

Wow, Clare!! That´s amazing.. I admire your talent, you´ve got yourself a fan..

**Posted by clareiow** April 15, 2014 7:34 am

Thanks lovey!! I'm very proud of it. Put it out on twitter tho response hasn't been as good as my Tietjens one, oddly!

**Posted by Tinks** April 15, 2014 7:53 am

Another fan here!
You should take commissions - seriously, this is awesome

**Posted by clareiow** April 15, 2014 8:18 am

A few people have said that.....but I don't feel easy drawing to order, if you know what I mean? Or people I know (even worse!)

I think the pressure would be too much lol! So for now lovely pics of celebrities I'll probably never meet will have to do.

Though I would like him to see this.

**Posted by rebeccaholmes** April 15, 2014 8:18 am

I told you to stick by it and it would all be worth it in the end. It just took some self believing, and you did it!

Well done, Clare!

**Posted by Tinks** April 15, 2014 8:25 am

I hope someday you get the chance to show him to show him - he seems to take a genuine interest in artwork done by fans