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Published: 2004-08-19 05:11:47 +0000 UTC; Views: 1239; Favourites: 20; Downloads: 88
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Description This is a tribute to one of my best friends who went to Ghana for the summer to help teach in a local school. Out of the 400+ pictures she showed me, I picked this one to draw and give to her as a gift. It was fun at first but got very tedious at the end seeing how I was drawing almost directly from a reference.

As always my camera really does not do the picture justice and messes up the contrast.
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Comments: 17

guwa0413 [2008-12-13 12:21:00 +0000 UTC]

nice job

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memod [2004-08-22 20:47:43 +0000 UTC]

wow, this sketch is very well done, pretty detailed, and I like the reason why you did it for the contrast: you could do some contrast enhancement via photo editing software
it might help.
anyways, great work, good anatomy, only work a bit more on the hair
dan *waves*

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letras In reply to memod [2004-08-23 02:45:44 +0000 UTC]

The hair was one of my favorite parts. Very different trying to do native hair. Its cool though, thanks for the comment.

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letras In reply to memod [2004-08-23 02:45:44 +0000 UTC]

The hair was one of my favorite parts. Very different trying to do native hair. Its cool though, thanks for the comment.

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memod In reply to letras [2004-08-23 23:01:43 +0000 UTC]

no problem
well, for the hair... you know, this typical rough and curly hair blacks have... I just thought it looked a little too smooth, but I believe you that it is hard to do
dan *waves*

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watchherpaint [2004-08-20 20:12:34 +0000 UTC]

I'm sure she will just love this. It's very beautiful and I'm sure will hold a lot of memories. Great work!

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letras In reply to watchherpaint [2004-08-21 19:25:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot. Nice to hear.

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babymint34 [2004-08-20 01:43:20 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely beautiful drawing and a great gift! I bet your friend really appreciates it...wow, simply stunning that you were able to captivate the emotion and character of the kids. Great job!

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letras In reply to babymint34 [2004-08-20 02:58:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, very nice comment. I hope she likes it too.

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Sakayno [2004-08-20 01:30:46 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow! The workmanship is excellent!

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crazylynx [2004-08-20 01:30:06 +0000 UTC]

wow, very nice work. looks great. and nice subject to choose as well. good stuff

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letras In reply to crazylynx [2004-08-20 02:58:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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wilonexin [2004-08-19 13:44:36 +0000 UTC]

woo thats a nice one! just that the shirt seems to be a be stiff.
i like the hair and the texture of the human skin.

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letras In reply to wilonexin [2004-08-19 14:29:52 +0000 UTC]

They were wearing that rough cotton material that is very stiff so it makes sense.

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wilonexin In reply to letras [2004-08-20 15:50:52 +0000 UTC]

Ooo..icic

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Gonzygirl [2004-08-19 05:41:08 +0000 UTC]

that was sooo cool of you to do that for her, and i wish i could go help out there too. but great picture, you really did a great job

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letras In reply to Gonzygirl [2004-08-19 14:28:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot

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