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mediocrelife — my empire

Published: 2005-12-26 04:24:29 +0000 UTC; Views: 676; Favourites: 30; Downloads: 108
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Description I listened to my favorite band while doing this. I am pleased with most of it. Plus, I got to use the new pencils(Derwent) that my parents got me. They are wonderful. : )
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Comments: 38

horsebackrider15 [2006-04-19 15:42:06 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful job, there is so much detail and expression, really beautiful job!

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mediocrelife In reply to horsebackrider15 [2006-04-20 01:37:30 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the really nice comment, and the fave too.

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horsebackrider15 In reply to mediocrelife [2006-04-20 11:48:46 +0000 UTC]

Yw I give them freely, but favorites...mean very much to me

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andpie [2006-02-26 08:34:09 +0000 UTC]

Most of this image is simply outstanding your shading skills certainly are awesome The knees look a little odd to me though... like the skin has gone wrinkly or something.... no its probably just my strange mind

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mediocrelife In reply to andpie [2006-02-26 22:07:52 +0000 UTC]

lol, thanks. yes, he has flubbery knees.

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a-girl [2006-02-15 17:06:51 +0000 UTC]

wow, great job. this looks excellent specially love those dapples

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mediocrelife In reply to a-girl [2006-02-17 02:24:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! It's great to see you back... floating around and stuff.

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Yuffie1972 [2006-01-12 09:34:58 +0000 UTC]

Stunning

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mediocrelife In reply to Yuffie1972 [2006-01-20 23:36:29 +0000 UTC]

thanks!!

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JennaMay [2006-01-11 10:50:14 +0000 UTC]

The glossy feel to this is very effective, it's an unusual pose and your anatomy is spot on (excuse the pun).

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mediocrelife In reply to JennaMay [2006-01-22 03:19:13 +0000 UTC]

heh heh. Thanks. It's a weird angle and position, I agree.

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SpottedPegasus [2006-01-06 18:16:32 +0000 UTC]

Nice dapples.

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mediocrelife In reply to SpottedPegasus [2006-01-08 17:52:10 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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greMlin72 [2005-12-31 23:06:55 +0000 UTC]

lol awesome drawing. I love his expression and his tail. lol. Very nice.

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mediocrelife In reply to greMlin72 [2006-01-08 17:57:45 +0000 UTC]

thanks. I only wish I drew his tail longer but I didn't really have enough space and I dont like going too close to the edge of the paper...

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Ponymadgal [2005-12-27 20:54:02 +0000 UTC]

That's gorgeous, the shading and dapples are amazing. I am really envious of your drawing skills.

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esonf60 [2005-12-26 18:42:30 +0000 UTC]

wow gr8 deatiled pic. lov it. a must fav

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mediocrelife In reply to esonf60 [2005-12-27 01:00:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the nice words and the fave.

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esonf60 In reply to mediocrelife [2005-12-28 21:56:50 +0000 UTC]

yor welcom

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YOB [2005-12-26 18:24:28 +0000 UTC]

really great shading!!!! i can never get that shiny/smooth look about my drawing and it looks all glowy and great!! hehehe

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mediocrelife In reply to YOB [2005-12-27 01:00:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!! Glowyness is good. hehehe.

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grugster [2005-12-26 17:59:26 +0000 UTC]

Lovely shading!

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mediocrelife In reply to grugster [2005-12-27 00:59:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Oh I meant to tell you that I sent your drawing out awhile back (on Wednesday, I think?) so hopefully you should get that in soon.

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Fruffle-Muffin [2005-12-26 16:08:34 +0000 UTC]

Oh, very cool! The shades are perfect.

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mediocrelife In reply to Fruffle-Muffin [2005-12-27 00:58:48 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you think so because I didn't have a color reference for my drawing. hehe.

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Ponytail [2005-12-26 15:37:58 +0000 UTC]

Yes, the shading is simply great. Man, how do you do that? I've already told you that you have the insane ability to make all your horses look so realistic *is envious*
By the way, i love the title. It really fits the contest, don't know why thought but it fits .
Derwent... I use Koh-i-nor and fabercastell... but I had some derwent colour pencils, they were gorgeus (even if i only used them 2 times ).

Thanks for entering my contest with this wonderful piece!

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mediocrelife In reply to Ponytail [2005-12-27 00:57:48 +0000 UTC]

I abuse my blending stick, haha, that's how I do it. The title choices were "my empire" or "overlook". I wasn't sure, but I kinda felt like the first one fit the picture better. I don't think the USA gets Koh-i-nor, or at least I've never heard of it. I have a Fabercastell charcoal set... and it's nice. I was looking through Derwent's catalog and I was thinking those colored pencils looked nice! haha.

Thank you so much for commenting as well.

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Ponytail In reply to mediocrelife [2006-01-12 15:08:06 +0000 UTC]

My empire is better than overlook .
you are very welcome by the way

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pookyhorse [2005-12-26 14:16:17 +0000 UTC]

so beautiful!!

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mediocrelife In reply to pookyhorse [2005-12-27 00:53:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!

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drafterx [2005-12-26 14:13:45 +0000 UTC]

ah! i have the derwent pencil set and it is so awesome to actually have different values for once haha. this is just gogeous. how do you achieve the soft/smoothness? blending stick?

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mediocrelife In reply to drafterx [2005-12-27 00:53:00 +0000 UTC]

Yes! I am totally in love with my new pencil set. haha. I use a lot of layering and a blending stick.

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AmandaDrage [2005-12-26 12:55:45 +0000 UTC]

really nice shading work! Love the legs. I think my pencils are Derwents...

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mediocrelife In reply to AmandaDrage [2005-12-27 00:50:58 +0000 UTC]

That would explain your awesome-ness!! They work so much better than my other graphite pencils... I think these are more "creamier" and the softer shades don't scratch at the paper.

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AmandaDrage In reply to mediocrelife [2005-12-27 15:16:44 +0000 UTC]

mm they are nice. They seem to last ages as well (I've had my 2 for years...!)

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Elvandia [2005-12-26 06:20:24 +0000 UTC]

The shading is completely outstanding! I really love the dapples too! The nostril is small but I always make that mistake. Wonderful job and you are great with the new pencils!!

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mediocrelife In reply to Elvandia [2005-12-27 00:48:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I think this is one of my more successful attempts at dapples. And yes, his nostril is small, isn't it. hm. hehe.

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Elvandia In reply to mediocrelife [2005-12-27 04:40:34 +0000 UTC]

I think you did a wonderful job! It is small but that's easily changed, unless you are like me and can't touch a pick once it's "done".

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