APW - Lesson Learned (452 hits)
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Submitted by Susie Derkins (View user info) at 2006-08-23 09:52:22 EDT
When I was in high school, I was heavily involved in my art class at school and learning different mediums. I decided that I had exhausted all possibilities with pencil, and was not yet ready for paint, so it was time to experiment with ink.
My dad had brought home four copies of X-Men #1 (not the Uncanny X-Men, I'm not that lucky). They all had different covers that, as a whole, made up a large picture. I had no interest in comic books, and was confused as to why he would bring me these. I chalked it up to the fact that Dad knew little about the goings on at home outside of who was getting what grades and when it was time to manicure the lawn.
I read the comic and was fascinated by the artwork and the technique that was used. I had never attempted anything like it since I was in love with pencil, and only knew how to draw and shade with that. I knew nothing of hatching, cross-hatching, stippling or their brethren. I decided to try.
The following drawing was the result, referenced from a scene in the comic. I didn't notice until after the drawings were completed that there were major sizing issues. Needless to say, I was pissed, but I kept the drawing.
Lesson learned here: pencil first, ink later.
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Submitted by JonnyX (user info) at 2006-08-23 17:15:03 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Submitted by Cadrach (user info) at 2006-08-23 09:54:21 (#)
Ranking: 2
+2 but it looks like you put Wolfsbane's head on Beast's body.
But what would you expect . . . from a girl?
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OH SNAP
Submitted by kaos-king (user info) at 2006-08-23 16:30:13 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
APW = AUTO +2
Dear christ, I remember that exact pic.
*weeps dork tears*
Submitted by BobLobla (user info) at 2006-08-23 13:56:31 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
No Comment
Submitted by w_t_a_y_s_t_r_m (user info) at 2006-08-23 12:30:34 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
That's really cool. And X-Men 1 is a fantastic comic. Real landmark.
Nicely done
Submitted by icarus1987 (user info) at 2006-08-23 12:00:37 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Kelsey Grammar is having one painful bowel movement. :-(
Submitted by BranDo (user info) at 2006-08-23 11:36:51 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Not my thing but well done!!
Submitted by Sacrilicious (user info) at 2006-08-23 11:22:40 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Very cool.
Submitted by Orgasmatron (user info) at 2006-08-23 10:07:07 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I had all four of those covers. Magneto looked like the shit.
Good work on Beast, lady.
Submitted by Merlina (user info) at 2006-08-23 10:01:28 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I like..
Submitted by Cadrach (user info) at 2006-08-23 09:54:21 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
+2 but it looks like you put Wolfsbane's head on Beast's body.
But what would you expect . . . from a girl?