kewl! u rendered it pretty gewd man. I love that girl's eyes

Great work +5!!

wow is that the girl from the national geographic cover?
really nice, you really got her character there.
+5

Fascinating job

absolutely wonderful! its perfect the way it is! what catches me the most is the draperies, great job!

very nice rendering.

Oh, yes, I recognised the photograph at once! I think it's quite a nice interpretation you did here, although I would pay more attention to the eyes while making it -- they are the strongest part of the picture --their expression is-- and I feel that somehow lacks from this picture.

You've certainly captured the intensity, spirit and emotion of the photograph...Congrats!

Thanks for all the comments fellow artists. I really appreciate those of you who are consistent comment/critiquers, I recognize alot of your names. Props. Arigato. Merci. Word.

your techniqe seems fine...now it needs its own subject!

you captured very well the characteristics of the Middle East women , but I think that the eyes looks a little unreal, but it is a great drawing, congratulations!

WHOA that was quick to hit the picture of the day or week or whatever you call it. CRAZINESS, but ya, i understand why... +5

they can't show hair?

I like the photo. Hmm. The cloth around her head and shoulders seem to lack shadows and contrast.
I'd say I like the lips and hair...The eyes are rather empty.

I've seen the photo this was created from and therefor I know that this was drawn from a photo. Since you did not take the photo, I'm not too impressed, anyone can copy a photo that someone else took. Great picture nonetheless, but you should prove that you can produce quality from either life drawing or from your own imagination.

Walterz: You didn't mind the use of photo reference at this link here http://www.gfxartist.com/community/member_gallery/15342.

I don't claim to be a great artist, but "anyone can copy a photo"... I would like to see your best attempt. I am proud of this attempt, but I will soon progress, and improve.

"you should prove that you can produce quality from either life drawing" - I have a self portrait that I feel almost has the same quality of work, maybe a little less since it was my first foray in realistic rendering in color.

And Walterz, Im glad your art class is teaching you to expand your perspective on drawing outside of your imagination. I see that you too have started to draw from 'life drawings' with your self portraits. Frankly as fellow artist, I hope in the future you realize the validity of using references (life and photos) and even replicating images as a learning tool. How else can you stare at a woman's face only 3 inches away without a photo and scrutinize every pore?

Bleh. Thanks for the comment though, I will defintely accept the challenge of proving myself as an artist, not to you, but to myself. It is a lifelong journey isnt it?

nice peice i like the link you gave of the 20yrs later. i agree with you that using images to refernce from even famous ones can help you learn tecniques and you can pick up new ideas from them. good work. looking forward to seeing more stuff.

walterz, you can be such a pain in the neck.

This is just great. Especially the eyes, they seem so alive

Hey J-yo...I like this pic so much that i had to drop you a comment. My very first in fact. I'm a GFX virgin..shh dont tell anyone...I'm shy. ;o) Unlike anyone else on this forum I know first hand how many hours and how much effort went into this picture. Walterz you give me a time and a place... I'll fight ya. Just playin but maybe if you try something other than using a pencil to draw 20 pics of yourself you will realize that art comes in many forms. And a photo is nessary to get this amount of detail. Most subjects won't hold still long enough. You seem to have all the time in the world to look in the mirror. Try taking a look outside sometime and lighten up.

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thanks for the laugh +8

this picture and arnold for governor are sure signs of the apocalpse!

who the heck is that?

great work indeed!!