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KaiStarr — Busking for Bucks
Published: 2005-12-27 08:30:09 +0000 UTC; Views: 1695; Favourites: 19; Downloads: 77
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This is a good example of my pencil art. It's Jax, again, from "Angels of the Sword," playing his vintage '70s Fender Strat on the sidewalk for money.Related content
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Yeah, this one is my own favorite. I had reference for everything except his legs, which I probably erased about two dozen times before finally getting something I liked and looked halfway okay. Thanks!
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Good work. Everything about this is great, from mood to technical things. Your anatomy work is spot on!
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Thanks! I appreciate the compliment! (^-^)
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His left arm looks a little long from shoulder to elbow. Apart from that, the drawing is great! The shading on this one quite effective and realistic. Great job.
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Thanks! Yeah, it looks a little long to me, too. I was trying for a bit of foreshortening, but failed at it. That was as close as I could get it, without erasing a hole in the paper. (O.o) Or starting over, which I really hate to do, because I'm lazy.
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I Love this picture. Though I have to wonder why hes has to play on the streets when he owns a gutiar like that.
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heh Thanks! And thanks for the 
I used to own two guitars like that, but had to sell them in order to continue eating. (O.o) Also, nobody said he has to play on the street. I think he just likes to do it. (~-^)
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umm... *drool* excuse me *wiping off chin* 
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You like having your ego stroked by many people. 
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*puts a dollar in your belt* hehe just for being a good dancer
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hehehe Yes, as a matter of fact, I DO like it. 
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hehehe! Your drool will make Jax a very happy man. Heck, it makes ME a happy man! Thanks! I must dance!
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I love this image. I can feel the movement, and the shading realy makes "jax" and his belongings stand out from the background. For a monotone pencil sketch this realy is striking...
If i was to give some constructive criticism i would say practice your hands... although i'm in two minds about saying this because i love the simple shapes of them, and too much detail may ruin the effect of the movement. Just with the hair and clothes being so detailed i think the hand doing the cords possibly isn't at its full potential of what you're capable to do. Am i right in saying you lack confidence in doing them? A lot of people are like this.
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Thanks! I'm glad you like it. (^-^)
And yes, often, I am less confident about drawing hands than about drawing other things. I'm not sure how I feel about his hands, in this one. I hoped to capture some sense of motion, but at the same time, not be too vague. You might notice that I don't put a lot of detail in the face, either. It's part of my style to have the faces a bit more iconic than what surrounds them, but that doesn't necessarily have to extend to the hands.
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I like it alot I just know what to say...I envy you ^_^
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(^o^) I'm glad you like it!
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Nicely shaded! I especially like the details of the jeans and hair.
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Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. (^-^)
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Great job shading! Also with the pose, you rendered that very well.
You have very good talent!
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Thanks! I wrangled with his legs for hours. (O.o) I think I must have erased them at least a dozen times before finally finding a spot that looked halfway natural. (~-^)
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Wow, excellent detail, and your proportions are great! Nice concept too. But how can someone who has to play on the street for money afford a Fender? XD
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hehe Thanks for the compliments, and for the fav! It's possible to have no money, yet have good musical equipment. I was in that spot, once upon a time. Back in the 80's, I had two Fender Strats, both American-made and expensive. But I had bought them at a pawn shop from a guy who had no clue what they were worth. I ended up having to sell both of them, and my expensive Marshall amplifier, just so I could continue to eat. Jax's Strat is a garage-sale find, and he's had it since he was a teenager. It was easier, in days past, to find such things in garage sales, going for $20 because the owner just wanted to get rid of it. Also, nobody said he has to play on the street. I think he just enjoys it. I know I would. (~-^)
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OK, good point. One of my friends found an old Fender custom in her uncle's attic, just lyin around. And being a street performer would be fun, I've seen some guys that really get into what they're doing. Hmmmm... that would be pretty fun...
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Making music is always fun, no matter where you are! I envy your friend. I really miss my Strats! I have four guitars, now (one of which is a bass), but I'm still missing the Fender sound. Maybe someday, I will have another one! Or three. (~-^)
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Haha, you don't need to envy my friend. Her parents wouldn't let her keep it. (They said she'll make too much noise.) I never really got into playing instruments (although I have played flute, piano, and guitar at one point), but I always was proud when I could play a song well.
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Heh! My parents said I made too much noise with my first electric guitar, too. So I got some headphones and played that way. Nearly deafened myself, but at least I could keep the guitar! It's too bad she can't keep it. I'll bet it sounds great! I went for a long time without playing, after I sold my Strats, then I got an acoustic/electric and played it at Ren fairs, then went another long time without really playing much. Now I'm sorry that I didn't play more, because I'm having to re-learn a lot! But I still love it. Probably will never be in another band, but that's okay. I had my little dream, for a while, sucky as it was. (^-^)
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You have some great trad. art talent..well done with the shading and the attention to detail..I really like the brick b/g..and the character's hair..hehe
I only wish that you had a larger size with the full view so that there could be a closer view..
other than that..good job.
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Thanks so much! I appreciate the compliment. I just added a larger size for the full view. It's almost twice the size of the previous one, so I hope it will help with seeing details better. (^-^)
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your great with pencile, I always manage to smear it everywhere.
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Thanks! Yeah, it's very hard to keep from smearing it. If I'm doing something heavily shaded, like this, what I usually do is lay a piece of thinner paper over it to rest my hand on. It helps a lot!
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Hey, you're drawing skills are awesome! 
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Thanks! I appreciate the compliments! (^-^)
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This is very nice, your very telneted at drawing. The shading is awsome.
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Wow! nice pencilwork 
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Ah, thank you! (^-^) Jax is a fictionalized version of me, from my band days. "Angels of the Sword" will be semi-autobiographical, so I'm extra excited about getting it started, soon! I will post links to it, when it debuts, if you are interested in seeing it, too.
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very nice posing of the character and great shading
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