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Taking what has always been assumed to be rare natural passionate talent, David has walked into the art world of both fine arts and advertising/graphics with a solid bang. Hitting hard and often with a successful result. 2003
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11-Jul-07 05:55 AM Ana Tirolese You are master of the pencil. Wow. |
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| 11-Jul-07 06:51 AM v blair OH MY GOODNESS DAVID!!! THIS IS OUTSTANDING!!!!! I have been trying to catch up on all my favorite artist this week and bammm right in my face this mornin you blow me away with your talent!!! A book??? Can't wait to hear more about that!~~~vickie~~~~ |
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| 13-Jul-07 03:01 AM Jean M. Laffitau Fantastic!! Your use of perspective, light and shadow is wonderful! I hope to see the complete one soon! |
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| 11-Jul-07 08:23 AM Roy Ruiters Briliant work. |
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09-Jul-07 03:28 AM James Green stunning realism |
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02-Jun-07 07:02 AM Tami Dykes TWO day???? You did this in two days? WOW! this is very very nice. God Bless! |
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| 04-Jun-07 07:53 AM Jay Amatangelo Wow love the final out come! Top notch work David! |
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| 28-May-07 08:36 PM Bob Schmidt Your Portraits are Phenominal! Inspiring.. :-) |
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09-May-07 08:15 AM Anonymous ArtWanted.com Guest Wow Wow Wow- this turned out so wonderfully! I'm not seeing how the head is off... but you are a master artist and they say the master's are always hardest on themselves! Oops- I am not signed in...this comment is from your friend- Lisa Prentiss |
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| 09-May-07 07:17 AM Jay Amatangelo I looks great! I don't know what you were worried about! Looks like a new style for ya! |
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| 07-May-07 08:56 AM Robert Ryan David! Very nice!! Don't be affraid of it... get in there and mess with it! As far as the water color I have no experience in combining the two. In fact I'm always concerned that I'll be kicked out of a category by going mixed media and the possible competition for mixed media can be all across the board -- my point is will the mixed media you create hold up against whatever else might be considered??? (just something to think about). Though your BLK & WT is AWESOME... I've found that shows tend to look more toward how an artist can handle color to base their ranking of his skills. Keep going! I know I hate to screw something up too... but hey it's the first attempt in a long time... you are forgiven in adavance if it doesn't come off just right. Go for it! Be possitive! And I'm certain you've got the skill!! TTYL Rob |
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13-Mar-05 03:26 PM Barbara Beck-Azar david your pencilwork is magic! |
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| 11-Mar-05 12:54 PM Reba McDonald A great image David |
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| 11-Mar-05 05:21 AM Dan Gagen wow, tons of talent here. all that from a piece of graphite! |
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| 10-Mar-05 03:17 PM Emilie Dionne What a patience it must take to do hair like that ! Sublime! |
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| 10-Mar-05 11:03 AM Mark Peterson Very very nice David.... |
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| 10-Mar-05 10:06 AM Renata Cavanaugh Another wondeful pencil work....I love your portraits |
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| 10-Mar-05 10:00 AM jO ANNA jARVIS Fantastic pencil work...! |
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| 10-Mar-05 08:53 AM Kathleen Nepia STUNNING IMAGE AND VERY WELL RENDERD..K |
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| 10-Mar-05 06:59 AM Penny Myers Everything about this drawing is good, Hair, shadowing, clothes, Good Good |
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AM linda lindall breathtaking |
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AM William Boyer great job with a pencil |
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| 10-Mar-05 02:55 AM eileen martin wonderful pencil work:) |
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| Pencil Drawings - A look into the art of David J. Vanderpool | ||
| I picked up David's book some time back, but only finally had time to sit down and read it from cover to cover. The book is well written and has lots and lots of photos of his work (my favourite kind of book!). There are many step by step photos of several of David's pieces with insightful text explaining how he got the effects. Messy looking hair is much harder to draw than hair that is combed. Light must be able to bounce through that careful styled ‘mess’, as well as the shadows that help some of it stand out. Take your time by tackling one section at a time. Much like muscles in a hand or chest, hair needs to be drawn in sections too.It is a great way to get into the head of the artist, while picking up tips for your own work. His style is a little different than mine, but I love his realism and his technical skill. I have tried a few of his techniques in the latest piece I am working on (will be able to post it soon) and I find that it works well for me. Here is what is said about the book on the site: Pencil drawings - a rare and often over-looked art form in today's art scene. This collection of masterfully crafted graphite pencil drawings shows the step-by-step process it took to complete over 26 dynamic drawings in less than a year. With over 350 illustrations, see the portraits develop and read the artist's thoughts and views on how he crafts each incredible work. This "journal style" book gives the reader unique insight into the creative mind of the artist and takes the reader on a journey from blank page to masterpiece.I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for tips and techniques, or likes to get inside the head of an artist. I give it 4½ stars out of 5. WARNING: If you are offended by human body, this is not the book for you. There are a few images that portray full male and female nudity. |
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