"A Study in Character1" by che18530

Mixed Medium • Portraits • posted on Dec 14, 2003

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Description

This sketch was accomplished with H, HB, and 2B pencils. I then took it into PSP8 and added a pattern texture on his robe and darkened the color a bit. The Roses, Frame by me, gradient background with applied smudge brush and the brown color on his Robe were all done through PSP8. The photo, from the Library of Congress Public Domain images, was originally photographed by Edward S. Curtis on 01/06/1905. This life, at least for me, is found in the character of the face. She gave much to her people and should be honored for it. I hope you are enriched by your time here and by this series. Thank you for stopping by!...Cheryl

Comments (19)

Hillary

3:42AM | Sun, 14 December 2003

Excellent+ image, all those details; very well done..V.

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tallpindo

4:05AM | Sun, 14 December 2003

I recognize the expression as one I've seen on someone younger who graduated from Vanderbilt University. Here as a decision is being made about her the expression contributes the entire form. This is the decision in it's full and complete form.

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qmont

5:52AM | Sun, 14 December 2003

Well done cheryl, the expression is execellent, and you can just see the character in her face, another fine portriat done by your talanted hand....John

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KingPtolemy

7:44AM | Sun, 14 December 2003

Interesting composition, excellent artwork!!!

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estevez

8:26AM | Sun, 14 December 2003

Very expressive drawing and great technique ! Congratulations friend !

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SirJohn

8:44AM | Sun, 14 December 2003

Wonderful work Cheryl! The expression is fantastic and the technique you used throughout is remarkable.

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missouri

9:24AM | Sun, 14 December 2003

What a great job you have done with this. To me it's saying, "I will do what I must do." And certainly that's a character trait to be admired. Thank you for sharing.

Satern

10:12AM | Sun, 14 December 2003

She has that farway and contemplative look that people who have seen very many things tend to develop, its a very sympathetic drawining and lovely.

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ascrazy

11:05AM | Sun, 14 December 2003

your drawing and fantastic technique are delightful, i like this unique style! excellent artwork!

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borsy

11:18AM | Sun, 14 December 2003

Beautifully done, Cheryl!!! The expression and technique gives this image an emotional presence!!!

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Tommy3D

4:29PM | Sun, 14 December 2003

Absolutly beautiful, Cheryl!! Your talent is simply amazing!! A marvelous work of art!!

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SophiaDeer

6:34PM | Sun, 14 December 2003

Excellent Cheryl! This is a beautifully done character sketch. Amazing and vote

groush2

5:10AM | Mon, 15 December 2003

Absolutely Beautiful Work ...Very Well Done !!!!

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danob

11:21AM | Mon, 15 December 2003

Fabulous Cheryl the characterization is wonderful and I love the way the colours match with the frame.. Have a wonderful Xmas sweetheart..

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RG19

9:04PM | Tue, 16 December 2003

Such a powerfull image, you really captured the strong emotion and the idomintable spirit of this woman, superb work Cheryl!

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ShadowWind

12:10PM | Wed, 17 December 2003

Excellent emotion and spirit in this one. Makes me really feel for the guy. Not sure if it was intentional, but he reminds me a lot of Kirk Douglas. Excellent...

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