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Published: 2011-09-15 07:53:08 +0000 UTC; Views: 2941; Favourites: 146; Downloads: 25
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Description Part 1 of the 'Angels on our Shoulders' series.

I want to start doing a lot more of these quick little sketches - I've seen other artists playing around with the concept (a 'sketch dump'?) and I'd like to give it a go! I think that, particularly if the drawings are war-based, it's almost like a snapshot of a memory - sketched, perhaps not perfect or clear, maybe a little hurried or messy...I think that conveys the chaos of war and those blurred memories people have in situations like that - or even, on the other hand, that one little detail that people remember above anything else - maybe one scene or one person.
In this case, a medic's expression as he steadies himself after a shell blast, watching helplessly as his friends fall all around him.

High School Teacher - track I listened to as I sketched this, go listen! [link]

[EDIT] Ummm.. the 'quick sketch' turned into a full drawing! I couldn't help it!
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thegirlfromindonesia [2014-06-25 11:52:27 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful art

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pearwood [2014-06-22 01:32:46 +0000 UTC]

Very well done. Β Thanks toΒ tanikel for sending me here.

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tintinnabulation26 [2012-11-10 20:36:56 +0000 UTC]

Dude, that is awesome, what a neat concept, I am going to have to give this ago. Thanks for the share.

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Camilitalee [2012-10-18 15:19:15 +0000 UTC]

Great job! I like it a lot!

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147CombatMedic [2012-10-12 04:08:36 +0000 UTC]

Sale on photo prints ending today? Just the excuse I needed to finally order this one.

I retired last year after 20 years as a combat medic. Can't wait to display this with the other stuff I have on my "military wall of fame."

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147CombatMedic [2012-09-27 20:30:25 +0000 UTC]

This is definitely on my "gotta get a print of this!" list.

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147CombatMedic [2012-09-27 20:27:40 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome!

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NeilPrimrose [2012-08-17 17:20:19 +0000 UTC]

Astonishingly powerful - really is the little detail I will remember. His face looks very calm in all that chaos.

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Sparkypoo In reply to NeilPrimrose [2012-08-17 17:30:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! I'm so pleased you like it. It means a lot!
Yes, through much of the research I've done, I was amazed to find that most combat medics seemed to miraculously managed to keep calm under the horrific conditions of the battlefield. It amazes me that they were able to do such a difficult job in such a hostile and terrible environment, and yet still save so many lives!
Thanks again for your comment - and great blog by the way, I love the Teddy Roosevelt quote!

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NeilPrimrose In reply to Sparkypoo [2012-08-17 18:18:17 +0000 UTC]

Well that's very kind. I'm looking forward to spending some time looking at your work. This place is marvellous - I've popped in and out a lot over the years but for some reason today I decided to become a member...your drawing is going to haunt me for some time.

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Sparkypoo In reply to Sparkypoo [2012-08-17 17:31:22 +0000 UTC]

Apologies, that should be 'manage', not 'managed'! My grammar has gone out of the window today!

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MaidenBeast [2012-08-07 13:59:19 +0000 UTC]

absolutely amazing!

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Sparkypoo In reply to MaidenBeast [2012-08-09 16:57:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much, I'm glad you like it

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MaidenBeast In reply to Sparkypoo [2012-08-09 18:42:23 +0000 UTC]

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ARMADLE [2012-08-06 00:54:44 +0000 UTC]

keep this up... its amazing, and it touches many hearts that look into these things, especially military vets young or old, very nice job

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Sparkypoo In reply to ARMADLE [2012-08-06 01:09:10 +0000 UTC]

You know what? That's one of the loveliest comments I've had in a while. Thanks so much! I really appreciate it. I have a huge admiration for the men and women in the armed forces; both past and present, and feel I owe so much to them. I love to draw things like this, as I feel it's a little way of giving thanks to them.
Thankyou again

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ARMADLE In reply to Sparkypoo [2012-08-06 04:59:11 +0000 UTC]

same here, i have really only one drawing tho on here, but i have alot more that arent scanned and np

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Sparkypoo In reply to ARMADLE [2012-08-06 16:23:04 +0000 UTC]

I really love your drawings! Particularly liked the Iwo Jima one, but I'm a bit of a Halo fan too so I loved your ODST helmet piece Keep it up!

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ladijayne [2012-06-16 12:23:01 +0000 UTC]

What a powerful image... and such skill in the drawing as well!

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Sparkypoo In reply to ladijayne [2012-06-16 12:28:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for your kind words! That means a lot!

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ShunkaManituTanka [2012-06-01 23:06:06 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing! What did you use? The shading is spot on!

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Sparkypoo In reply to ShunkaManituTanka [2012-06-03 14:49:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! For this, I used Derwent Graphic Soft pencils, which usually come in a tin ranging from F to 9B. They're really cheap, and lovely to use! Here: [link]
But I recently found Mars Lumograph pencils, and love them just as much! They're a bit more expensive, but they're amazing! [link] I'd definitely recommend either!

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ShunkaManituTanka In reply to Sparkypoo [2012-06-03 16:09:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much. Id love to give them a try sometime

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eliguy666 [2012-05-02 21:18:52 +0000 UTC]

All Quiet on the Western Front reference?

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keybladeherosora [2012-02-29 23:31:32 +0000 UTC]

This is wonderfully heartbreaking.

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Sparkypoo In reply to keybladeherosora [2012-03-01 08:37:09 +0000 UTC]

thankyou, i'm so glad you like it

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keybladeherosora In reply to Sparkypoo [2012-03-01 23:08:01 +0000 UTC]

You're absolutely welcome! It strikes close to home for me- My older brother is in the military, so it's nice to see quality army art online.

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Sparkypoo In reply to keybladeherosora [2012-03-19 08:39:24 +0000 UTC]

Aw, I'm so glad it means something for you! That makes it all worthwhile Hats off to your brother! :SALUTE:

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Gh0stdance [2012-02-28 16:39:26 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful! Such pro shading!

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Sparkypoo In reply to Gh0stdance [2012-02-28 16:45:35 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou so much! So glad you like it!

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Gh0stdance In reply to Sparkypoo [2012-02-28 17:32:07 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome, it's such a cool style! I'm working to try to get that good someday.

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Sparkypoo In reply to Gh0stdance [2012-02-28 19:13:26 +0000 UTC]

Thanks again! That does mean a lot! your gallery is looking great, lovely studies! Hands are so difficult, but like I say you pull it off perfectly! (if you could see my first ever study of a hand YOU WOULD WET YOURSELF LAUGHING! It was like a drunken scribble that sort-of looked like a spider )

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Gh0stdance In reply to Sparkypoo [2012-02-28 21:40:30 +0000 UTC]

LOL! My first hand study did not look much better either, XD! The book "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" really helped me improve.

Wow, thanks a million for looking at my work! It really is a motivator.

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Sparkypoo In reply to Gh0stdance [2012-02-29 18:02:37 +0000 UTC]

Haha! High five for funny-looking first ever hand studies!
Oh you're really welcome! Your comments have made my day!

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GUDRUN355 [2012-02-06 14:30:51 +0000 UTC]

amazingly powerful for a quick sketch! You're very talented.

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Sparkypoo In reply to GUDRUN355 [2012-02-06 17:27:43 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou so much! That means a lot - really appreciate it! Welcome to Deviantart, too, let me know if I can help you with anything!

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Soscha [2012-01-05 17:39:16 +0000 UTC]

love it O.o

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Sparkypoo In reply to Soscha [2012-01-05 18:00:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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ffxauron [2012-01-05 15:30:48 +0000 UTC]

Gotta love Saving Private Ryan; a masterful movie, and a wonderful drawing.

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Sparkypoo In reply to ffxauron [2012-01-05 15:54:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! Really appreciate it Yep, Saving Private Ryan is amazing, really awe-inspiring!

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luisgil [2011-11-18 16:56:14 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic drawing ! Keep it up !

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Sparkypoo In reply to luisgil [2012-01-05 15:54:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Luisgil!

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Rol-n [2011-11-17 15:35:15 +0000 UTC]

Your work really captures the essence of these veterans which I have personally known, thanks for sharing your work.
R/ Roland (US Army Ret)

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Sparkypoo In reply to Rol-n [2012-01-05 15:55:30 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou so much for your comment. It means a lot!

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Seinos [2011-09-26 06:03:45 +0000 UTC]

amazing, this is really amazing

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Sparkypoo In reply to Seinos [2011-09-26 06:17:37 +0000 UTC]

Thankyou!

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Seinos In reply to Sparkypoo [2011-09-26 13:43:54 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome

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XanderXVII [2011-09-25 20:16:06 +0000 UTC]

WONDERFUL!
How did you do those magnific shadows?

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Sparkypoo In reply to XanderXVII [2011-09-25 21:37:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I used a range of graphic soft pencils from H to 9B, the darkest shadows were done with the 9B (and a lot of pressure until my hand pretty much dropped off) and the lighter ones with the 4B-7B pencils...Hope this helps! Epic avatar, by the way!

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XanderXVII In reply to Sparkypoo [2011-09-26 18:52:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'll keep in mind your advice!

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