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Published: 2010-08-25 15:40:18 +0000 UTC; Views: 2748; Favourites: 100; Downloads: 0
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Description Original Drawing: 9.5x14
Medium: Mixed Medium
Time: 35 hours
Copyright Notice: 2010 by Bob Giadrosich/Red Dragonfly Illustration. All Rights Reserved.

Ink for the line work and Prisma-color pencil. Highlights provided with watercolor, this piece has been sitting around a week while I thought of a name. During that time, I went out and bought some larger, heavier paper. Really good stuff!

Without sounding too strange, I consider this a practice piece, setting the stage for my next finished image. Thanks for looking, as always!
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Comments: 50

JadoaEsraOhn [2012-07-29 21:08:26 +0000 UTC]

Oh my God... you make art like momma does. I can draw the lines and put the colors there, but it just doesn't come out like this...
I hope you live to a 120 and more and keep making art every day.

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giadrosich In reply to JadoaEsraOhn [2012-08-10 08:03:52 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Thanks, Aaron. 120, huh? That would be okay, as long as I only look 90!

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2go2011 [2011-06-26 01:14:30 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful.I am inspired.

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giadrosich In reply to 2go2011 [2011-06-27 14:10:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the kind words and the fave!

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Senecal [2010-10-18 02:04:12 +0000 UTC]

Great stuff man!

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Zhaana [2010-09-29 20:28:50 +0000 UTC]

Woww i love it !!

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giadrosich In reply to Zhaana [2010-09-30 13:09:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!!

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SRaffa [2010-09-09 04:24:58 +0000 UTC]

Energy and enthusiasm abounding; spontaneity with an underlying coherence and a genuine love of design; beautiful work.

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giadrosich In reply to SRaffa [2010-09-23 14:33:18 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I love the "spontaneity with an underlying coherence!" Sometimes, in the middle of the 6th or 10th layer of color pencil, one wonders where the "moment" has gone! It indeed doesn't seem very spontaneous at the time, unlike water color or oils! Too many years with ink...

But, that approach may change!

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SRaffa In reply to giadrosich [2010-09-23 17:41:11 +0000 UTC]

The relationship between raw and refined is always interesting to me-- I never discount either approach...

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Revan-Ghost [2010-09-08 08:14:54 +0000 UTC]

Do I really have to write anything? Ok, but don't tell me I didn't warn ya! So... splendid coloring! Background looks very cool, building/temple - as it was a real Japan building and women in awesome kimono (or should I write goddess?) - fantastic! Great job, Bob! ^^

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giadrosich In reply to Revan-Ghost [2010-09-23 14:29:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Sorry for the belated reply, but for some reason I missed this comment (blame it on those crazy "stack" that DA does now! ). Anyway, rendering clothing has always been one of my great loves whenever I do a character drawing. I really get inspired by the way the clothing moves in anime shows! I just wished it all looked that cool in real life.

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Revan-Ghost In reply to giadrosich [2010-10-04 09:42:03 +0000 UTC]

No problem ^^ Yeah, that would be cool ^^

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waughtercolors [2010-08-30 14:06:21 +0000 UTC]

I think you did a wonderful job portraying the folds in her clothing. I like the color choices and composition. I have been meaning to do more work with a watercolor/pencil mixture, now I have some inspiration to try it. Hopefullly it will turn out as nice as this piece! Beautiful Work!!!!!!

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giadrosich In reply to waughtercolors [2010-09-01 11:03:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Sandi! Glad I could be an inspiration of sorts! That is one thing I love about DA; when I need reminding of some medium I haven't tried in a while, or a fresh approach in an untried medium, I can just browse around and find plenty of cool works to look at!!

Now...break out those pencils!!

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waughtercolors In reply to giadrosich [2010-09-01 11:26:53 +0000 UTC]

I know what you mean about dA, where I live there aren't alot of artists around that I could get together with and talk art, so it's nice to be able to chat with people here. I am a working mom so I don't put art first right now, but, I have been trying to find more time to paint because dA makes me see that I shouldn't waste what extra time I do have. Thanks...

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Ellygator [2010-08-29 12:16:03 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely gorgeous colors!

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giadrosich In reply to Ellygator [2010-08-30 03:39:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much for the fave on this one, Elly!

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unicornsquest [2010-08-29 04:09:33 +0000 UTC]

I am going to miss you this year at Dragon Con! I would buy this print! When you get around to it, I want a signed one!

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giadrosich In reply to unicornsquest [2010-08-30 03:35:05 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I'm gonna miss DC also. That is always my favorite show of the year, but alas, the trip would be sooooooo very long, lol!

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unicornsquest [2010-08-29 04:07:24 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is a master piece! Well done! You are the master! Way to go!

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giadrosich In reply to unicornsquest [2010-08-30 03:38:14 +0000 UTC]

Awww, thanks, Leslie! It was a lot of fun to finally do a finished piece, and I truly hope the next one will be better. More focused, as it were. That being said, I think it will also be more monochromatic. There will be color, but mostly on the cool side of the pallet.

Thanks so much for the fave!

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Wytherwing [2010-08-28 10:28:02 +0000 UTC]

very beautiful work Bob!

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giadrosich In reply to Wytherwing [2010-08-30 03:34:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you kindly!!

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Wytherwing In reply to giadrosich [2010-08-30 10:58:33 +0000 UTC]

it's my pleasure!

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aurianfae [2010-08-27 04:45:12 +0000 UTC]

This is SO beautiful, I'm so impressed with how it turned out!

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giadrosich In reply to aurianfae [2010-08-30 03:33:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Lisa, for your comment and the fave!

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EAMONN-RYAN [2010-08-26 14:25:02 +0000 UTC]

Good to finally see the finished piece.

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giadrosich In reply to EAMONN-RYAN [2010-08-30 03:31:55 +0000 UTC]

I agree! And thanks for the fave on this one!!

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EAMONN-RYAN In reply to giadrosich [2010-08-30 14:44:33 +0000 UTC]

You are most welcome.

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illusorya [2010-08-26 12:20:59 +0000 UTC]

Truly amazing!!!
I'm so peechless...

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giadrosich In reply to illusorya [2010-08-30 03:30:48 +0000 UTC]

And you are very kind! Thanks so much for the fave and the comments, Stefania!

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nydwyngreendragon [2010-08-25 19:55:08 +0000 UTC]

Excellent Work Master Bob!
I don't know if you read many Graphic Novels, but see if you can get your hands on Storm Riders. It was created in China, and I think if you found an actual Chinese edition it'd be a visual treat for you.

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giadrosich In reply to nydwyngreendragon [2010-08-30 03:27:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I'll look that one up!

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taibu [2010-08-25 19:27:28 +0000 UTC]

Colofull

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giadrosich In reply to taibu [2010-08-30 03:26:34 +0000 UTC]

Indeed!

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vasnefy [2010-08-25 19:23:23 +0000 UTC]

wow, even better than I imagined it would be! That background is beautifully detailed without overwhelming the figure. I look forward to the next piece!

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giadrosich In reply to vasnefy [2010-08-30 03:25:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Christine! When I decided on the background, fairly late in the game, I might add, I was a little worried that it would, indeed, conflict with the figure, so I tried hard to tone it down a bit so that it would compliment the building and figure. The hard part (for me) was to figure out a way to incorporate some of the same color scheme into both while trying to keep them separate.

The pencil on the next piece will be completed soon! Thanks for stopping by.

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Steelpengu [2010-08-25 18:44:09 +0000 UTC]

Man, it's good to see new work from you! I was getting worried! Glad to hear you're enjoying China.

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giadrosich In reply to Steelpengu [2010-08-30 03:21:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Bo (for the fave, also!). I was getting worried, too! Lots of sketching but no finished work. Moving kinda has that affect, and with two long distance moves in as many years, my studio went from very expansive to, well...non-existent. So, I'm finding out what can be done once again on a coffee table and a couch with really crappy lighting, lol. Oh, and no editing software to speak of.

Fun, fun, fun! Next piece coming up in a little while. And yep, China has been a blast thus far! Lots to see and eat!

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Jaganshye [2010-08-25 18:00:35 +0000 UTC]

Oh this is an instant fav, phenominal work

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giadrosich In reply to Jaganshye [2010-08-30 03:14:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Nick, for the comment and the fave!!

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rachaelm5 [2010-08-25 17:12:43 +0000 UTC]

Prismacolor is made of WIN. Lovely work, even if you consider it practice. Your shading on the white cloth is particularly nice, and the mottling in the firey star-fluff in the background is just cool.

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giadrosich In reply to rachaelm5 [2010-08-30 03:14:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for looking, Rachael! I love working with (and looking at) Prismacolor, and now that I'm deprived of my dyes (although I've been eyeing a set here at a local stationary store!), it gives me a chance to work with them once again on a regular basis.

I also just bought some heavier paper for the next piece, which will help with some of the plans to do some water color washes first as a base to apply the pencils to!

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rachaelm5 In reply to giadrosich [2010-08-30 03:55:10 +0000 UTC]

Those watercolor washes as underpaintings really do a wonderful job of defining (or defying) a color scheme. Love the technique in combination with the Prismas. I'll be watching to see what you do with it.

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DocRedfield [2010-08-25 16:59:19 +0000 UTC]

Excellent! A triumphant return to the fold, Bob! Lovely details and colors! It makes me miss doing a big, detailed personal piece, as I've been working on comics the last few months.
Bravo

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giadrosich In reply to DocRedfield [2010-08-30 02:39:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Scott! I was glad to finish anything, lol! It has been a while since I started something, although I've been doing a lot of sketching and such to keep the skills from getting rusty. Keep working on the comic! Deadlines are a great way to get quicker, in that they force us to work within a certain time frame.

Thanks for the fave on this one!

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Sophia-Christina [2010-08-25 16:18:37 +0000 UTC]

WELCOME BACK GRIN!! This is BEAUTIFUL ...So happy to see new artwork in your beautiful colors and details!

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giadrosich In reply to Sophia-Christina [2010-08-25 16:24:27 +0000 UTC]

Awww...thank you! I just wish my camera had taken a better photo. I tried a bunch of times last week, and finally got some additional lighting on it this evening to try and bring out some contrast and color. The next piece will be bigger and more monochromatic, but lots and lots of detail, lol!

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Sophia-Christina In reply to giadrosich [2010-08-25 16:34:08 +0000 UTC]


Ahh new artwork sounds wonderful!!
I remember well not having a scanner and uploaded images and wincing a lot! In the end I would take my artwork outside lie in on the ground and take a photo. The downside was sometimes colors washed out but details were sharper.

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