• Smoke and Memories

      Another graphite study.

      She looks like she has seen everything life can offer.

      I really enjoyed working on the atmosphere and expression in this one.

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      • Wow! Amazing job.The hair and wrinkles look awesome.

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      • love the choice of image. and you did a great job!

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        • @ekuahagan3 I’m always looking for expressive themes and trying to come up with a suitable character for them. Thank you 😊

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        • Excellent drawing Sedith. Is this one of Ali’s tutorials. If so, where can I find the reference. This gal has a lot of wild stories to tell.😊👍

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          • @larry Thank you so much, Larry! 😊
            Actually, this drawing was completely created from my own imagination, from the idea itself all the way to the final execution. It’s not from one of Ali’s tutorials, and even the technique is quite different from the one he teaches. 🙄

            If you’d like to draw it, I truly don’t mind if you use my image as a reference. It’s not as precisely refined as Ali’s drawings, so I’d actually be very curious to see what you would create from it. 😊

            And yes… this girl definitely looks like she has a few wild stories to tell. 😉

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            • @SEDITH that’s pretty incredible that you drew from your own imagination! You’re a talented artist!

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              • @SEDITH That is a very kind offer Sedith. Your drawing has so much character, I am excited to give it a try.
                I am drawing a Sugar Skull right now but when I finish I will attack the “Smoky Memories” lady.

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              • Ali

                @larry Yes, you should definitely give it a try, Larry 😊

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                • @larry I’m really excited to see your result! 😊
                  When I draw, there’s always a moment when the character slowly starts to come alive. At some point, I no longer feel like I’m just drawing lines and shadows, it begins to feel like a real person is emerging on the paper, looking back at me and reflecting emotions, memories, and personality traits that I consciously or sometimes unconsciously gave them.

                  That’s why I’m especially curious to see who will look back at me through your version of the “Smoky Memories” lady. I have a feeling she may reveal something completely different through your hands and imagination. ✨

              • Beautiful

                😍

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              • Rey

                Very cool!

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              • Dit vind ik nou hèlemaal gewéldig! 👊🏼

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              • Ali

                Hi 😊

                I really love the composition, the title, and most importantly the drawing itself.
                You’ve captured the character so realistically, and there is so much emotion in this piece. It truly feels like she has lived a full and complicated life. The, expression, and smoke all work beautifully together to tell a story.
                Outstanding work. This is a very powerful drawing 🎨👏

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                • @alihaiderrehman Thank you so much, Ali 😊
                  Your opinion truly means a lot to me. I’m very happy that you could feel the emotion and story behind the drawing, that was exactly what I hoped to express.
                  Your encouragement and guidance are incredibly inspiring. Thank you again for your kind words and support 🎨🙏

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                • Wow! You put Photography to shame.

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                  • Intense memories…

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                    • Very impressed with the result. Very nice drawing. 👍

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                      • Es un excelente trabajo

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                        • love it will try that one whe i get there lol

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