“Like a rolling stone”
On October 20, 2009 by Alex Zonis With 12 Comments
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Like a rolling stone
New portrait is complete. I probably spent 30 or 40 hours on it, but that’s over the course of 4 weeks. I don’t know who the guy is, the original photo is by amazingly talented Christine Lebrasseur. I had Bob Dylan continuously sounding in my head while I was drawing, and therefor the title is “Like a rolling stone.” My fellow graphite artists from WetCanvas! Drawing & Sketching forum have helped me tremendously by giving constructive critique in the most gentle and useful way.
3H-6B pencils on Stonehenge paper, size 6.25″ square.
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Alex, you’ve done a stellar job here – I love it! The expression, the subtle lines and furrows – well done my friend 🙂
Thank you, Christy! It was quite a ride drawing him. The drawing looked good in the beginning, then promptly entered the “ugly state” and remained there almost till the end. For the longest time it was unclear whether it would come out at all. I am glad I persevered.
Magnificent!
Thank you, Barbara! I am looking forward to seeing you at the next Sketch Group meeting!
This is amazing!
I can understand the 30-40 hours. (It’d probably take me a month to create anything close to this! :p) I can see you’ve put in such delicate – I’d even venture to say “loving” at the risk of sounding cheesy. Haha! But, hey, I paint too and know the feeling so well!
Thank goodness for the “persevering” part. 😉 And for a fellow woolgatherer (Elizabeth Perry) where I found your site!
Thanks, Kat, appreciate the comment. I went and visited your blog as well, now that I have the link. Nice and spirited work you are doing!
Hi Alex! Great blog – I’m so glad you stumbled upon mine so I could follow your link back here. Your pencil portraits are stunning.
Good of you to stop by here, Casey! Love your work, I have picked up a few interesting ideas for watercolor technique from your sketches. Thank you!
Alex,
Thanks a lot. It was really a pleasure to meet you yesterday. I’m glad you liked my blog. And I will definitely work on implementing your suggestions.
Lowell
BTW: I really like your portrait drawing here. As I mentioned, I’m working on a portrait myself, so I’m very interested in different styles.
Hi Alex!
Thank you very much for your visit to my blog and appreciating my work! Your portrait work is lovely!
Warm regards
Your graphite portraits are absolutely beautiful. Excellent work.
Thank you again, PaintedBrush!