HOME | DD
ArtOfApollo — Summer Glau - Terminator
Published: 2013-11-06 08:39:31 +0000 UTC; Views: 7809; Favourites: 181; Downloads: 0
Redirect to original
Description
This ended up taking a whole lot longer than expected. Around 30 hours, with over 10 just on the metal undercarriage. But I'm really happy with how it turned out, so definitely worth it!The reason for the extra effort is because I'm going to meet Summer on the weekend, and get her to sign my drawing. Will upload the signed pic next week
Update: In the end I wasn't able to get Summer's autograph or opinion on the drawing, as she had an audition for a new role and had to stay on her side of the world. One day it'll happen, I'm sure
Tools:
- A3 Bristol Smooth
- B and 2B mech pencils
- Tombo Mono eraser
- Tissues and tortillons
- Photoshop to get rid of tiny dust etc, and fix up contrast lost by scanner.
- Sarah Connor Chronicles and Firefly
WIPs
Related content
Comments: 47
Before getting to the nitty gritty it is important for me to note that I am expressing my personal response, and this is not meant as learned or objective judgement. Your work is so refined and meticulously detailed to perfection, and there's nothing beyond this that I could say about your technique. You are simply a master of your craft, of a caliber not many could match, and I admire your skill.
That said, I find myself wondering why a master like yourself did not look to add something to this image that we have not seen already in the reference photo you used, which I and most others are keenly familiar with. I give huge credit to designer/s and art director/s of this poster for the conceptual and creativity that allowed us, other artists to be inspired by... I wish so much that you would interpret this in an original manner that would have expanded it, "paint" some new meaning, twist it in a suprising way, or even conjure some new thoughts. As it is, your image is overwhelmingly technical, because ALL the other virtues were there beforehand. I remember the first time I saw the poster, I was struck by it, admiring the image, the concept, and no escape: Summer Glau - dead gorgeous amazing face and expression. I was really completely overcome by it, so much so that as good as your image is, there is not much left there to be new to me, other than, as I said, the fact that your execution is absolutely, stunningly perfect.
So here you go. I am actually giving you tons of credit, knowing that you CAN take this to ANOTHER place (I don't care if it is a BETTER or WORSE place, as long as it is one that I haven't anticipated - ) and it doesn't need to be too far, but far enough to have something - even tiny - NEW.
There is no doubt about your skill. I would like to challenge you to believe that you can go even further - beyond your fantastic dexterity - where your art can become brilliantly conceptual. Because to do what you do - one needs to be very very brilliant - and you have achieved greatness on this aspect, now show this other side of yours. write some visual and conceptual poetry that is as great as your skill, and as we all deserve to witness....
👍: 0 ⏩: 3
im sorry, i didnt saw the profile of the artist before i wrote it.. he**
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
r u crazy? did u look at the drawing? no way! she had more "vision" and "originality" than any other artist here! she dosent deserve 5 stars, she deserve at least 10!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Wow. What can I say? Very well put!
I absolutely agree with you. I've spent a number of years now drawing references, honing my graphite skills, working as hard as I can to not put a hair out of place. I've learned a lot this way, and am so happy with the results that it's difficult to stray from this practice.
I have wanted to add a more conceptual nature to my work, but honestly, I'm (aggravatingly) scared of failing. I clearly need to overcome this, or you wouldn't have taken the time to point it out.
I really appreciate the feedback, and I hope you enjoy my future attempts, whether good or woeful lol.
And I agree that the reference photo is spectacular. Glad I could do it justice!
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Now it is my turn to say WOW! I was so damn right about you, sir. I was reluctant almost to say what I said so bluntly... But your thoughtful and humble response reflects who YOU are almost better than your drawing. I am so convinced that you will reach that summit soon, like I feel I did, over which the new, maybe the promised, land will stretch before you with sudden clarity, and all this wisdom that drove your dexterity to the incredible level you reached, will manifest itself with thought in words and language and content that is profound, deep, layered and interconnected... This would be such an amazing AHHAHH moment for you, equivalent to a mental orgasm... That good.. and then... It will be smooth sailing in the ocean of maturity, philosophical sophistication, almost like having given the power to prophesies - the answers to the burning question of WHY will become as clear to you as the answers you mastered for the question of HOW.
You need not rush anything. It is evident that this process has already begun for you, and in many ways I wish for you that you will get there slower than faster, because the journey there is what will give this experience depth.
I feel honored that you allowed me to cross your path this way. Continue to enjoy your trip. Keep in touch.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Hmm.. how did you get a B and HB to go so dark ? nice work tho..
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Layering
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
I hear you, Im using 5b atm, and it leaves bits.. for want of a better word, bit of a nightmare
cheers rob
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I appreciate it, thanks!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
G-G-Great.. reminds me the puppet master from GitS!
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
I little hey! That's cool 
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Your amazing work is featured in my monthly journal: feydrim.deviantart.com/journal…
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Oh my god! This is completely amazing! It looks so real!!
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Very interesting and beautiful work congratulations!
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Fantastic job, man. As I said, awesome concept and great handling of all of the 'undercarriage'! Your technique is definitely improving and I'm starting to pick up on a distinctive 'J Style'.
Looking forward to your next one
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Well for a start meeting Summer Glau has me impressed... Excite and envious for of you... then there is the drawing Only in the largest version we can see here do you get the success of your achievement in getting her likeness... beautiful skin tones, her skin is what gets me so fine... brillant kudos to you...
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thanks very much for the kind words! Unfortunately didn't get the chance to meet her in the end, but I'm glad you can appreciate the likeness!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
All kinds of stunning, I'm sure Summer will absolutely love the drawing because it's nothing short of excellent!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
wooooooooooow dude this is an amazing drawing it just looks so awesome the hair and her eyes are sooooo well done and then the mechanics look so real it was worth the time you put in, I am jealous of you meeting Summer I hope she likes the drawing
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thanks a lot! In the end I wasn't able to meet her (yet), but I very much appreciate your appreciation
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
cool dude, too bad you did not meet her (yet) I am sure she will like it when she sees it good luck
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Great job!! I would not be the right person to critique it, but sure can appreciate it.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Excellent job Jake.
Like Paul I've had it on my list too. I did a crude drawing on the PC when i first started.
The extra time and effort really shows, well done and I home she will sign it for you.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Cool man, you should give it another go sometime. I did this one on A3, would love to see it even bigger! Lol
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Hmmm, I may have too. I do have a 24x30 2ply I picked up a while ago.
Need to finish off some other projects first.
Anyways, congrats on a piece well done
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Awesome work - I have had this piece in my 'to-do' folder for ages - I can now delete it as you glad you have done such an incredible job there is no need to draw it again 
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thanks mate. Lol I hope you weren't looking forward to drawing it too much. It was a fun one, but much more work than it first appeared. What are you working on at the moment?
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
No problem - I am working on 3 Lee Jeffries pictures, and of course another 'water based' picture - should be coming out over the course of the next 4-5 weeks
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Awesome mate, looking forward to seeing it all
👍: 0 ⏩: 0