Art anyone?

[samssimonsays]

If you're willing to risk it you might spray it with a workable fixative and trace the darkened image then work a new piece. I sometimes trace my own work to transfer an image or to archive it.

I agree. It is worth it. I spray mine with a fixative to reduce smudging when they are finished but I try to scan them as well now or at least take a decent photo of them.

 

[samssimonsays]

For Samantha drawz, such nice work! I'd like to start an animal portrait biz but I'm going to have to make major changes to do it. Paraphrasing a farm wife's blog- if you don't do your chores something wilts, suffers or dies. Not that you need it but I've found The Big Book of Realistic Drawing Secrets by Carrie Stuart Parks a very good study. Uh ohagain.

Awe thank you! I have been attempting to but it takes for one, a LOT of work and for two, people to actually know about you to purchase them lol. And I totally agree... can not neglect the chores. I will also have to get my hands on that book! I am constantly looking for ways to improve my techniques. I can see myself grow with each portrait I do. I tried those different pencils where some are softer than others and I have a super hard time with them... I do all of mine with a regular #2 pencil and just control the pressure.... I am still learning

 

[mikiz]

I do paintings of people's pets, dogs mostly but I've done a few horses.
When I get a chance I'll post some pictures

 

[samssimonsays]

I do paintings of people's pets, dogs mostly but I've done a few horses.
When I get a chance I'll post some pictures

I can't wait to see!

 

[Lilythefarmer]

you are so good at drawing!

 

[mikiz]

Ok, these are some of the paintings I've done.

This one is the most recent, took about 10-12 hours all up, you can see how much better it is than the ones below

These others are about a year old and older.

I have a few sketches that I've done for the paintings, and to be honest I like the simple sketches better than the paintings sometimes

 

[samssimonsays]

Ok, these are some of the paintings I've done.

This one is the most recent, took about 10-12 hours all up, you can see how much better it is than the ones below

These others are about a year old and older.

I have a few sketches that I've done for the paintings, and to be honest I like the simple sketches better than the paintings sometimes

those are amazing! I absolutely love seeing how you have matured with your art! I have done similar things with mine. I will take a favorite drawing from, say, 1 year ago and redo it and love to see how much I have matured in my techniques.

It is so true that sometimes simpler is better.

 

[Lilythefarmer]

Ok, these are some of the paintings I've done.

This one is the most recent, took about 10-12 hours all up, you can see how much better it is than the ones below

These others are about a year old and older.

I have a few sketches that I've done for the paintings, and to be honest I like the simple sketches better than the paintings sometimes

Woah! so good

 

[samssimonsays]

I managed to finish up 2 more pieces over this past week. I think they are Some of my best yet

 

[Devonviolet]

Awwwww! So sweet!