UPSIDE DOWN by Pontigary

2D • (none) • posted on Jan 15, 2003

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There's no mistake in the thumb, dear friends... There's a great book "Drawing On The Artist Within" by Professor Betty Edwards, where (and not only there of course, but I love the book very much - that's the reason for the reference) it's recommended to flip pictures we are copying upside down to develop our vision. A gerat excercise! Unfortunately the copy is far from the original, but this is only my third "flipped" copy. So don't please be too stern with me... Digitally and non-digitally Yours, -Anthony.

Comments (20)

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ShadowWind

12:23AM | Thu, 16 January 2003

It's a very good exercise and you've done very well on it.

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bevchiron

2:08AM | Thu, 16 January 2003

I agree, it is a useful exercise & this is great, beautiful job on those eyes!

gallimel

2:15AM | Thu, 16 January 2003

I think you actually did a wonderful job :) Very Very well executed :)

Whitemouse

2:38AM | Thu, 16 January 2003

It's very expressive and I like the way you shaded to give volume.

JC_73

3:43AM | Thu, 16 January 2003

classical lines building a serene work

syndroid

3:56AM | Thu, 16 January 2003

does reading upside down also count as exercise? Cuz I'm really good at that... Anyway, this is quite good and I like that you included the original as well (oooh the harsh critics can break it down now).

Trance

5:10AM | Thu, 16 January 2003

Im very familiar with the books, this is a good example of what can be done..very nice work.

gremlin65

6:53AM | Thu, 16 January 2003

Nice job Anthony. Excellent re-creation!

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kansas

10:16AM | Thu, 16 January 2003

This is great. Interesting exercise, I'm sure, but I've never tried it.

Heart'Song

2:37PM | Thu, 16 January 2003

Wonderful idea and a very nice work.

Radar

7:13PM | Thu, 16 January 2003

Lovely long flowing broad strokes, and oh yes very captivating eyes. Overall contrast on shading is excellent.

Henrik_K

2:24AM | Fri, 17 January 2003

very nice - especially the coloured face is really touching

Pontigary

9:05PM | Sat, 18 January 2003

Thank You very much, dear friends, for highly motivating comments. It's a great honor and highest "accolade" for me to get all these kind compliments.

gab-mag

4:04AM | Mon, 20 January 2003

Yo're a very good artist, I like this exercise! :-) Thanks for your comment on my "Wake.Up"

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Akinom

11:21AM | Mon, 20 January 2003

A great exercise and a beautiful work, especially on the eyes! Bravo Antony! Love the original to go with.

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racin-jason

6:00PM | Mon, 20 January 2003

I truly love your art Anthony - you have a visible passion that few possess - much less are able to convey through their work - as you very successfully do. Although this is a kind of 'copy' of another etching, yours Anthony, has an entirely 'unique flavor' that makes the composition your own. The advice in your favorite book is quite excellent, and if I may, allow me to pass on something else that I find exceptionally helpful. View your art in a mirror. In my studio, I had a large mirror opposite my easel, (simply stored there for lack of room elsewhere) and one day, I happened to stand off to the side to view my work - then satisfied with what I saw - turned around to go get some coffee. It was then when the reflected mirror image caught my eye and I saw this hideously crooked face leering out at me. To avoid turning this into a book of its own Anthony - the mirror showed me all the flaws in how my brain and vision perceive things front on, but the opposite is entirely another story - try it - you'll be amazed at what you see. The reversed mirror image can be very helpful in finding imperfections in one's art. Again, "Upside Down" is a wonderful image with a definite Anthony touch.

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ariaans

3:51AM | Wed, 22 January 2003

You did a very wonderful job!!! And you're very right about that book! I did all the exercises of the same book translated in my own language many many years ago. Even gave lessons to others, because I was so exited about the improved results! I also use the mirror-help sometimes. When you are very used to draw things you don't really need to turn all the things around anymore, but when you hesitate, it can still be helpfull!

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