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OrcaInspired — A Wild Orca

Published: 2007-04-18 19:48:59 +0000 UTC; Views: 1764; Favourites: 47; Downloads: 21
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This is only the second serious attempt at drawing in orca in a very long time. Considering this, I think it's pretty good.

Tools used:

Mechanical Pencil
4B, 5B, and F graphite pencils
Kneaded Eraser
Tortillion

I didn't edit it after putting it onto my computer except for adding a frame. I much rather it in real life because my scanner made the shading look unsmooth.

Any advice is welcome
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Comments: 31

SweetCalicoKitten [2007-09-25 16:13:07 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful! The sheen on the rostrum is an especially neat touch!

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OrcaInspired In reply to SweetCalicoKitten [2008-02-25 05:03:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! (Sorry it took so long!)

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SweetCalicoKitten [2007-07-14 03:49:00 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful! I love the shine on the rostrum!
As for some teeny critiques: I think you should use more different levels of shading. Here, you have black, a grey, and some white. Experiment with different shadings, and also remember the light reflecting off the water would create a highlight on the belly.
Also, make the water "splashier", with lots of droplets and stuff. Try using pictures for reference.
The anatomy and pose looks great, I can't wait to see more!

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OrcaInspired In reply to SweetCalicoKitten [2007-07-14 18:15:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for that awesome critique! I'll keep all of those things in mind next time I draw... sadly I don't know when that'll be. Hopefully soon!

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AquaOrca [2007-05-22 16:48:39 +0000 UTC]

You're off to a good start. I would only suggest working on the backgroud, but I have trouble with backgrounds anyway, looking forward to more drawings!

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OrcaInspired In reply to AquaOrca [2007-05-22 17:18:00 +0000 UTC]

I've put up two more drawings since this one. They don't have backgrounds either but I still think I've been improving, lol.

Thanks for the comment!

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AquaOrca In reply to OrcaInspired [2007-05-22 18:40:00 +0000 UTC]

Yes, between this one and the most recent, I can see you have improved.

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OrcaInspired In reply to AquaOrca [2007-05-22 21:21:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Personally, I think Mother and Calf is my fave

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AquaOrca In reply to OrcaInspired [2007-05-22 22:26:32 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome.

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KeikoSplash [2007-05-02 16:32:42 +0000 UTC]

wow that is really good! And as its only your first pic on here we all know your gonna have a great gallery hope to see more and welcome to DA

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OrcaInspired In reply to KeikoSplash [2007-05-02 20:17:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot!!

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DreamingOutloud [2007-05-02 15:26:40 +0000 UTC]

I'm impressed. This is really, really good but I think that with some practice you have the potential to be really, really great!
Btw, I've seen the original (duh) and it looks even better in real life.
Love you, kiddo.

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OrcaInspired In reply to DreamingOutloud [2007-05-02 20:18:52 +0000 UTC]

Awww! Duh, I have potential. It runs in the family

Love you too!

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orcaya [2007-04-23 19:37:00 +0000 UTC]

i think it's good, il like it !! welcome on DA

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OrcaInspired In reply to orcaya [2007-04-23 21:54:24 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, thanks, and thanks

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SaddlePatch [2007-04-20 03:29:51 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing! I hope you post more artwork like this soon

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OrcaInspired In reply to SaddlePatch [2007-04-20 16:33:14 +0000 UTC]

Aw, thanks I'll post more as soon as I can find time to draw I can't wait 'til summer...

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CharKo [2007-04-19 18:57:12 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic Draw!! if u want u can visit my gallery and see my pencil draws!

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OrcaInspired In reply to CharKo [2007-04-20 16:32:07 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

And I'll visit your gallery as soon as I can

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splash227 [2007-04-19 18:53:26 +0000 UTC]

Wow that's really good. I demand to see more lol!

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OrcaInspired In reply to splash227 [2007-04-20 16:30:11 +0000 UTC]

Aw, thanks

And you will see more I just wish I weren't so busy so I could draw more often. =\

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CoRkYlOvEr08 [2007-04-19 14:05:43 +0000 UTC]

That is a beautiful drawing!!! Wow!

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OrcaInspired In reply to CoRkYlOvEr08 [2007-04-19 15:31:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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CoRkYlOvEr08 In reply to OrcaInspired [2007-04-19 19:47:14 +0000 UTC]

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OrcaObsessive [2007-04-19 01:52:52 +0000 UTC]

I love it, it looks almost real.

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OrcaInspired In reply to OrcaObsessive [2007-04-19 02:02:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot for the kind comment and the

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orcafan [2007-04-18 21:44:00 +0000 UTC]

This is great! Looks very realistic. . can't wait to see more drawings from you!

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OrcaInspired In reply to orcafan [2007-04-18 23:33:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much, Cassie!

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orcafan In reply to OrcaInspired [2007-04-19 00:23:09 +0000 UTC]

Welcome!

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Tillikum [2007-04-18 19:58:11 +0000 UTC]

Nice sketch! Hmm, my advanced crit would be to blend the shading around the dorsal region a bit more (but if that's from your scanner, then never mind). The white flank patch should be larger and longer too. Also, you could add some smaller water droplets in the splash coming from the pectoral and dorsal fins. And backgrounds are fun to make so if you make a creative background it'll look more complete. :3 Hope that helps!

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OrcaInspired In reply to Tillikum [2007-04-18 20:31:06 +0000 UTC]

It does In the ref. picture I used the white flank patch was that thin (or thinner O.o).

Thanks for the advice

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