Giraffe 2 WIP

[cashin1]

So this time I am not going to over work it but ask for C & C. I kept it light and need to finish up but I thought some of you would help me out because I am listening...thank you all. The original looks so much better than my print so I might have to sit at the computer and finish.

[Jayde]

Hi Pam, this is coming along nicely. I think the main thing that you need to work more on is the values - the darker areas are not dark enough yet. Once you get more contrast going it should look really good.

[SparrowHawk7]

One thing that might help your value trouble is to work from a B&W photo as Jayde provided. Color images can provide different information that can help or be distracting to graphite artists. Matching values in a B&W image will get your much closer to the realism you desire. When I draw I periodically put my drawing up next to the screen and make sure my values are as close as I can get them.

[cashin1]

Good idea with the black and white photo Jayde and Ken. I did it with the last giraffe pic.....guess I went to dark. I am trying to stay light purposely because of my tendency to go so dark. This time I took more time and did not blend at all, yet. I am really excited that I have more of a realistic look instead of so abstract......but we will see where my hand and brain take me, lol. I am really trying to change my mind thought and improve my art.

[cashin1]

Finished giraffe. I found some carbon pencil, first time to use it. I still think that I over work the drawing or maybe still just need more practice.

[tonian]

Nice drawing! Now some more shades under the chin and the upper eyelids, just like you did with the ear.