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Hello, Dexter Morgan
02/26/10 · Filed in Drawings
Finally finished another portrait! I’m slightly obsessed with Dexter at the moment, hence my inspiration. Mostly charcoal and a little graphite on paper. It took me several hours over the course of a few days to finish this.
I tried a new method with this piece that I’ve never done before in any of my drawings. I used the grid system, which to those who may not know, is where you map out an even grid on both the reference picture and your drawing area, then just go through square by square filling in the details. I must say, I DID NOT like this at all. At first it was kinda cool, it being a new way to look at drawing in general and all, but after a while I began to feel too contained. Like at times, my eyes were telling me that this line or that line needed to be further down, but I was afraid to do so because of the grid lines. Ah well, here’s to new experiences.
Enjoy!
It looks awesome, Kristie! :D
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I like how dark it is, it’s a great contrast for the negative space. Great shading! =]
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Great job on the Dexter portrait! I think that show is awesome as well and can’t wait for the new season to start. I did a charcoal drawing when I was in grade 10 art class. I did mine of Clint Moffatts of the music ground The Moffatts lol. I was surprised at how well it came out.
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