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Published: 2009-04-15 00:54:43 +0000 UTC; Views: 8248; Favourites: 87; Downloads: 116
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Description Twilight - A Perfect Love

This is my depiction of their first "married" ( ) night as Vampire man and wife.

(The download is WAY bigger than the original A4 drawing!)
Click here for the animated wip's [link]

A huge thank you to and for featuring this drawing in their journals! Thank you!

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and an even bigger thank you to her for writing the critique. I have worked more on it since she wrote it to get it darker and get more mid tones into it.....thank you again!!!.


If you haven't requested critique before.........DO IT!!! It is a fantastic idea


****************Spoiler Warning*****************

Excerpt from "Breaking Dawn" by Stephenie Meyer (My favourite of the four books)

"I could really appreciate him now - could properly see every beautiful line of his perfect face, of his long, flawless body with my srong new eyes, every angle and every plane of him. I could taste his pure, vivid scent on my tongue and feel the unbelievable silkiness of hismarble skin under my sensitive fingertips.
My skin was so sensitive under his hands, too.
He was all new, a different person as our bodies tangled gracefully into one on the sand-pale floor. No caution, no restraint. No fear - especially not that. We could love together - both active participants now. Finally equals."

About the Drawing

I think this has been my biggest challenge since joining DA in September.

Time 52 hours
A4 Bristol Board
Graphite pencils used 2h (for outline); b; 5b; loads of 8b; 9b; tissues; mech 0.5mm 2B; mech 0.3mm B; onyx black dark for the really dark areas; putty rubber; blender; Tissues; white gel pen for highlights on eyes

*The Ref Pic*
The original ref Link here [link]
and lightened ref [link]

My Other Twilight Works

Edward and Bella [link]
Robert Pattinson [link]
Rob's Eyes [link]
Jacobs Stare [link]
Dr Carlisle Cullen [link]

The characters Edward and Bella are copyright Stephenie Meyers and Summit and the actor and actresses images belong to them Rob Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. I do not claim ownership of them
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Comments: 75

Dragonsanddaffodils In reply to ??? [2009-04-15 12:29:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, that is really helpful. You are such a master at skintones, I knew you would be able to pick up on it

I think I still have today to work on it as the competition ends tonight? Fingerscrossed I can tackle some of those issues

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Blacleria In reply to Dragonsanddaffodils [2009-04-15 12:30:42 +0000 UTC]

Oh I'm glad tat it is helpful!

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Dragonsanddaffodils In reply to Blacleria [2009-04-15 14:39:02 +0000 UTC]

Have noticed something. I photoshopped the ref pic before I started to make it lighter and more contrast, and worked mostly off that ref rather than the original. Doesn't make any difference to the critique, but thought you would like to see the other ref pic.

[link]

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Blacleria In reply to Dragonsanddaffodils [2009-04-15 15:07:49 +0000 UTC]

Yeah I see what you mean, but nevertheless this ref pic has also more contrast and the dark areas are darker, except of the middle^^ But I again think it would have been better to darken the hole middle area, cause to get depth with this midtone in the middle, that is very difficult, especially with pencils

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Dragonsanddaffodils In reply to Blacleria [2009-04-15 15:45:26 +0000 UTC]

Yip!

That is why I was so grateful with your critique. Your eye is far more experienced. Had a long look back and fore between both ref pics and my drawing, with my eyes squinted, and I can see what you mean, mine doesn't have enough contrast.

So, have spent the last hour and a half working on it, and am going to spend more time when I get back tonight.

Am thoroughly enjoying it, cos I now have a goal!

I have tried using an onyx dark pencil on that "hole" in the middle. My paper won't accept any more colour!

Will have another go at that later.
Am just uploading the latest. It is always interesting to see how it scans too. Will keep you updated.

This is great! Like having a tutor!

There is a job for you there!!!!

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Blacleria In reply to Dragonsanddaffodils [2009-04-15 20:26:34 +0000 UTC]

I have checked you work and it looks really much better now I must say! I am very happy that I am such a big help for your

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Dragonsanddaffodils In reply to Blacleria [2009-04-15 21:53:10 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic!

I am so grateful for your critique. I believe everybody should submit work to be critiqued, I learnt loads from you for skin shading and Raishuu on linework (hers on my Rob Pattinson from before), extremely helpful!

Its a great new feature on DA

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Blacleria In reply to Dragonsanddaffodils [2009-04-16 12:08:04 +0000 UTC]

Yeah I also think this is a great feature which could help many artists to become better
And, yeah, I am used to give critique, so this is very helpful motivating I think.

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Dragonsanddaffodils In reply to Blacleria [2009-04-16 12:16:49 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely. You can tell that you know the right way to say it without offending. It sounded carefully considered and well thought out. I really am grateful.

However, I think this drawing was a bit out of my league, but I am really glad I tried. I hope by doing it I improved my drawing at least a bit. I know it improved my eye, even if it didn't do my hand, cos I really looked at the drawing after reading your critique, and the mistakes became glaringly obvious!

Skin tone is I think, really difficult, more so than hair, that is really going to be an ongoing thing.

I know what I would like it to look like, but my skill level isn't good enough to get it there. I think I hit my ability wall sometime before I finished the drawing!

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Blacleria In reply to Dragonsanddaffodils [2009-04-19 11:49:22 +0000 UTC]

Oh thank you so much!
I think it makes the practise writing good critiques
I can only motivate you to draw more things f which you think they are above your skill level, in my opinion it i the only way to make bigger improvements!

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Dragonsanddaffodils In reply to Blacleria [2009-04-19 17:58:33 +0000 UTC]



I think you are over-estimating my skill level! Been drawing such a short time, only since late August.

I do feel that I have improved a lot faster in DA than if I had done it on my own though.

Your critique pushed me LOADS! I hope I made a bigger jump.

I certainly know that I have to make sure that the dark areas are dark enough. I had a look back through my other drawings, and think that is the case with them too. I am hoping to start a new piece in a few days, it is going to be a quicker drawing for someone on DA, but I am going to try and use darker tones.

The midtones bit is what I think will be the hardest bit, that is going to be where my skill will improve the most hopefully.

Keep Critique-ing! I appreciate it!

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Blacleria In reply to Dragonsanddaffodils [2009-04-19 18:11:13 +0000 UTC]

Oh why I am over-estimating your skill level? I think not
And yes, I will keep critique-ing, I am always happy if I can help others
I'm looking forward to new drawings of you!

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Dragonsanddaffodils In reply to Blacleria [2009-04-19 20:43:08 +0000 UTC]

Yay! I look forward to them!

Just found your new piece! I can't do anything like that!

Am loving pencil drawings though!

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Dragonsanddaffodils In reply to Blacleria [2009-04-15 12:31:50 +0000 UTC]

Very!

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InvoluntaryDonor [2011-01-27 08:24:27 +0000 UTC]

Necrophilia...

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RebeccasArt [2010-07-02 18:17:11 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful.

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GolfingLioness [2009-09-22 17:57:57 +0000 UTC]

Featured this in my newest journal.

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Dragonsanddaffodils In reply to GolfingLioness [2009-10-08 07:58:21 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Thank you so much!

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GolfingLioness [2009-09-21 16:12:28 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is absolutely your best! I love it to bits! Great, great work!

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Dragonsanddaffodils In reply to GolfingLioness [2009-10-08 08:01:05 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Thank you so much

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GeminilyCapricorn [2009-09-09 15:00:59 +0000 UTC]

I just think there's a different style of drawing between their faces and bodies, and the face of the boy is better than the girl's.

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Dragonsanddaffodils In reply to GeminilyCapricorn [2009-09-10 12:58:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for your comment, I appreciate it.

Yeah, I think it didn't help that the image was photoshopped, so the original is kind of cut and pasted together. Decided I am not great at drawing flesh!

I was much happier with his face than hers, so I 100% agree with you there.

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GeminilyCapricorn In reply to Dragonsanddaffodils [2009-10-11 15:00:22 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome, keep up the good work

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me3009 [2009-07-21 11:18:56 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous! Especially robert!

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Dragonsanddaffodils In reply to me3009 [2009-07-23 16:39:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank You!

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JoanneMaree [2009-06-20 11:51:41 +0000 UTC]

Fabulous work!

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Dragonsanddaffodils In reply to JoanneMaree [2009-06-21 16:14:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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SerenityVII [2009-05-08 16:55:27 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful ...

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Dragonsanddaffodils In reply to SerenityVII [2009-05-09 19:54:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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bellacullen124 [2009-05-08 16:26:33 +0000 UTC]

This is simply a beautiful picture. i love it. Bella's eyes and just her expression in gerneral are so amazing.

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Dragonsanddaffodils In reply to bellacullen124 [2009-05-08 16:32:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, really glad you like it

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Teufelseinhorn [2009-04-17 21:58:34 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful!!

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Dragonsanddaffodils In reply to Teufelseinhorn [2009-04-17 23:32:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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babygirlsart [2009-04-17 20:28:08 +0000 UTC]

ii honestly have to admit that, ii only checked into my deviantart to see whether this was finished, && to my luck it was yeah you def. have talent, out of all the twilight drawings ii have seen, this one stands out to me...ii really like the mood of it!

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Dragonsanddaffodils In reply to babygirlsart [2009-04-17 23:30:54 +0000 UTC]

oh thank you so much, that is lovely of you

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nellusatko [2009-04-16 13:10:07 +0000 UTC]

Simply: WONDRRFUL !!!

..and ....in the book are they married? and did Bella become a vampire? ( iΒ΄m very curious )
- I havenΒ΄t read all books yet

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Dragonsanddaffodils In reply to nellusatko [2009-04-16 15:05:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! It was a struggle, don't know how I feel about it yet

They get married in book 4.......I daren't say too much though! In case I spoil it too much for people

Visit [link] That is the authors website and she has excerpts from the books and the plot lines

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nellusatko In reply to Dragonsanddaffodils [2009-04-16 18:01:01 +0000 UTC]

Welcome and THx for the link

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The-Dewfrost [2009-04-16 12:04:27 +0000 UTC]

OMG!!! beautiful!!!! and women's hair, amazing!!!!

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Dragonsanddaffodils In reply to The-Dewfrost [2009-04-16 12:26:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Realy glad you like it

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weida34 [2009-04-16 04:45:01 +0000 UTC]

yay, you finished it! great work, congrats!
wish i had your patience..
good luck with the contest

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Dragonsanddaffodils In reply to weida34 [2009-04-16 09:50:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!.......sssh! Wish I could still fiddle with it. Glad its for a competition, cos I have to leave it alone!

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Creedysgirl [2009-04-15 20:58:08 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!

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Dragonsanddaffodils In reply to Creedysgirl [2009-04-15 21:51:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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mynameisjade [2009-04-15 19:50:56 +0000 UTC]

I don't care for Twilight, but this is too good not to fave.

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Dragonsanddaffodils In reply to mynameisjade [2009-04-15 21:54:24 +0000 UTC]

Well definitely thank you then!

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Hurricane-Jeanne [2009-04-15 19:30:43 +0000 UTC]

I love how you intertwined the idea into the plot of the story! Especially her into Mrs. Vampire Bella Cullen, which is totally badass. I love how you did her eyes. The hard work paid off!

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Dragonsanddaffodils In reply to Hurricane-Jeanne [2009-04-15 21:54:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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Hurricane-Jeanne In reply to Dragonsanddaffodils [2009-04-16 18:02:46 +0000 UTC]

You're so welcome!

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WitchiArt [2009-04-15 19:09:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for your contest entry and good luck

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