Hello steemians and my fellow artist/creative minds in @worldofxpilar how is the weather over there? As Akwa Ibom or let me say Uyo precisely it's Windy, dry and cold in the morning but very hot at noon. We call it "harmattan" season just like Autumn in America and Canada and other part of Europe. It is common down here in west Africa. We are approaching Christmas ☃️ holiday. How will your Christmas be? People have start preparing for it here. Kids are already anticipating gift from parents and other elders in the family. Eh! I nearly forgot. We just had Steemians end of the year meeting last month in my town Akwa Ibom State. It was gargantuan and massive, every steemian had the opportunity of getting to meet everyone they have been only hearing from online. I'm so glad I did not miss it.
Okay let me dive down to the business of the day. I'm here to present my most recent realistic charcoal pencil portrait of my recent commission piece I did for my Friend Mrs. @xkool24 which was commissioned by my steemian friend @bossj23.
The drawing is one of my best portrait of the year.
I have other drawings that are waiting. I will share them here this month. Just stay tuned. Enjoy the progress shots and never fail to leave a comment telling me how it looks. Thanks.
Materials
| Paper | Alabaster paper |
|---|---|
| Size | 12 X 15 inches |
| Pencils | Graphite & Charcoal pencil/Charcoal powder |
| Eraser | Tombo mono zero and nataraj vinyl eraser |
| Camera | Infinix Smart HD 2021 |
| Duration | Approximately 43 hrs |
| Location | Home |
Here are the steps on how I did the portrait. I drew my grid lines and made my sketch then started shading it gradually. Starting from the eyes, hair down to her face and to the whole work which includes the neck and her cloth.
I made sure I did a very good detailing for a clean finishing. I took more progress shots compared to the previous portrait.
Progress shot 1
Progress shot 2
Progress shot 3
Progress shot 4
Progress shot 5
Progress shot 6
Progress shot 7
Finishing
Framed
Me holding up the job after framing
Reference
Thank you so much. I appreciate you for checking my blog and artwork as well. I wish you a blissful festive season at hand. Stay blessed. Stay safe. Stay tuned. More works coming
Happy steeming 💙
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Thank you so much for the support
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You got good skill and I wondered why you've been lying low with it. It is time to exhibit these skills. This happens to be one of the best gifts I've received this year. It is so special and good to know a steemian was behind this.
Thank you, friend!
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Thanks for your words of encouragement and praise.
I am so happy to know that steemit is another family away from family.
I am also happy that you like the gift.
Keep steeming.
Thanks again.
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I must admit you did very well though I wasn't physically present to give you accolades but you did justice. No complaints. I actually saw your work on steemit and messaged you. Steemit made me know you and that's how I got to give you the deal. Can you DM again?
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Thank for the support and encouragement.
I have benefited from steemit from you. I will forever remain a devoted steemian.
Thanks again. I will be in you DM ASAP.
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America and Canada are no other part of Europe.
You already received an upvote so all that's left is to wish you succes.
I wonder what @tezzmax and especially @krucekoncept think a out your drawing
@ wakeupkitty
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I’m so happy I get to meet another creative mind. The portrait is amazing, I love his attention to details and how he was able to create a striking yet subtle contrast on the background to aid the projection of the model’s cloth. It’s a very thoughtful and carefully executed piece.
I’m glad you tagged me on this post… I’ll definitely be looking forward to more like this and meeting new creative steemains.
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Thanks for your words of encouragement. I will drop more sophisticated jobs. Just stay tuned.
I guess following you will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again @krucekoncept
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You’re welcome!
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I've always known Inyang for his beautiful portraitures, this is another beautiful one enjoy as always.
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Thank you so much. You know I love your works too.
And I notice persistency.
Thanks once again @tezzmax
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Thank you very much.
You're most welcome...
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You misunderstood me. I wasn't saying America and Canada is Europe. I was only describing the weather condition of the aboved mentioned places. I studied geography in high school, so I know the difference between those places I mentioned. Thanks for your support. @steemcurator07
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Thanks for your constant support and recognition.
I appreciate your effort.
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