Saturday, November 12, 2011

Pencil Sketch_A little Girl

This is the first time I have attempted to draw a dark skinned person in pencil.Its sure tough to create dark skin tones and not go overboard! For her hair I have used willow charcoal sticks, which were quite soft and smooth...Cross hatching in the background was later added to emphasis the light falling on her head.Though I must confess I am unsure about the background,Does it look good?What do you think?
Pencil and charcoal on paper
16"x12"
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23 comments:

  1. MaritzaNovember 12, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    ¡PRECIOSO RETRATO!

    Todo un placer visual.

    Abrazos grandes.

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  2. John SalmonNovember 12, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    I think you've done an excellent job Arti. 16 x 12 is a big area to fill. Highly commendable.

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  3. Alvin RichardNovember 12, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Wow, you seem to have grown with leaps and bounds with this portrait. EXCELLENT!

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  4. Studio at the FarmNovember 12, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Arti, the portrait is perfect! Well done!!!

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  5. UnknownNovember 12, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Hi Arti,
    You have the gift, beautiful! I think (or sense) you right about the background. I would just live the tone of the paper.

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  6. M R AnandNovember 12, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    the sparkle in the eyes, the smile and the beautiful hair..it is classical! with minimal background you have achieved the highlighting of the hair!

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  7. Anthony DuceNovember 13, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    It is a perfect portrait.

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  8. SHUBHANKAR ADHIKARINovember 13, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    Great work.

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  9. AnonymousNovember 13, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I can't say I've seen growth, Arti, because your portraits have always ALWAYS been amazing since I first found your blog. This is no exception. She is just gorgeous!!

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  10. TitoNovember 13, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Absolutely stunning! Great work, Arti. Ciao!

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  11. ElviNovember 13, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Che gioia negli occhi ddi questa bambina. Bellissimo. Elvi

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  12. suzanneberryNovember 13, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    PERFECT!! this is just stunning arti! the skin tones are beautiful set against the dark halo of the hair surrounding her face. and lighter halo at the top of the hair set against the darker background is just wonderful! one of my very favorite of yours! bravo!

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  13. Raimundo LopezNovember 13, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Very good drawing, Arti.

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  14. JBNovember 14, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    You are just so talented. I love seeing the joy and the light shine through.

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  15. Ramesh JhawarNovember 14, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    Excellent work, Arti! I suggest you soften those cross hatchings in the background on the top, make it little darker to emphasize the light. Softening will add to the depth and the focus will be on the head. Guess, it will look good :)

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  16. Claire Beadon CarnellNovember 14, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    This is a beautiful drawing, Arti!

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  17. ArtiNovember 14, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Thank you, all of my friends, for encouragement and support.

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  18. hmuxoNovember 16, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    This drawing is incredibly beautiful Arti!!. One of my favorites!! Her skin is glowing!!

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  19. ArtiNovember 16, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Thanks Hilda. like her,too.

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  20. DPS BoseDecember 10, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Really good

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  21. usettyJanuary 10, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    The little girl's glowing smile is beautifully captured in your sketch.

    All your artworks are great and reveal your mastery.

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  22. ArtiFebruary 9, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Thank you, Bose and Usha...

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2015 at 3:08 PM

    I have been looking for an example of dark hair blending into the background for the drawing I am working on. This seems to work. Thanks.

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