Digital Cameras: Recording Progress on Drawing in One Day

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The discussion revolves around the process of using a digital camera to document the progress of a drawing over several days. Participants share their experiences with drawing, techniques used, and the challenges faced in capturing specific features, particularly hair and teeth. The conversation includes personal anecdotes and reflections on artistic development.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Participants express enthusiasm for digital cameras and their utility in documenting artistic progress.
  • Some participants inquire about the materials used for drawing, with mentions of pencils and specific types like #2 and 3B.
  • There are discussions about the difficulty of drawing hair and teeth, with some sharing personal challenges and techniques.
  • One participant mentions the importance of capturing facial asymmetry in portrait drawing.
  • Another participant reflects on their artistic journey, noting periods of intense drawing followed by breaks.
  • Concerns are raised about the quality of images uploaded, with one participant noting distortion that appears only on the forum.
  • Participants share their admiration for the artwork and encourage the artist to continue their practice.
  • There are inquiries about the identity of the subject in the drawing, leading to a personal story about the model.
  • One participant discusses a past experience with a photographer regarding potential art exchanges and the unexpected commercialization of their work.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express admiration for the artwork and share similar challenges in drawing, particularly with hair and teeth. However, there is no consensus on the best techniques or solutions for these challenges, and the discussion remains open-ended regarding artistic methods and experiences.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention specific techniques and materials without providing detailed explanations, leaving assumptions about their effectiveness unresolved. The discussion also touches on the subjective nature of artistic interpretation and the varying experiences of participants in their artistic journeys.

Who May Find This Useful

Artists interested in portrait drawing, individuals exploring the use of digital cameras for documenting art, and those seeking community feedback on their artistic progress may find this discussion valuable.

  • #331
Sorry to keep bragging, but Zoobies in the house!

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:smile:
 
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  • #332
GeorginaS said:
Sorry to keep bragging, but Zoobies in the house!

:smile:

Looks great, Georgina!
 
  • #333
Very cool!
 
  • #334
Thank you LisaB and MIH! I was really thrilled to find out that we can order prints of the wonderful portraits in this thread. I need to decide which others I'd also like to have.
 
  • #335
Those would be the ones I would like to have, with maybe an "Evo Evening" in there. Very nice GeorginaS.
 
  • #336
dlgoff said:
Those would be the ones I would like to have, with maybe an "Evo Evening" in there. Very nice GeorginaS.

I keep looking at the wall thinking it could easily stand -- and look really spiffy with -- two more. I think so. They're really compelling and keep catching my eye.
 
  • #337
The important question is: that door, does lead to the bathroom in which I will be shaving them legs?
 
  • #338
GeorginaS said:
I was really thrilled to find out that we can order prints of the wonderful portraits in this thread.

Do they come signed? As soon as I have a new car I need to furnish and decorate my place. A genuine Zoob over the.. uh.. tv? might be a good addition.
 
  • #339
Thanks for posting the pic, Georgina. Your choice of frames is exactly how I frame those particular pieces: plain black trim. I'm glad you're happy with the prints. I really didn't know what kind of job they do on them.

(My computer is not working so I haven't been posting. Am having to use the pay computers at La Souris Perdue, so I must limit my time online.)
 
  • #340
Dave: What makes you think that door leads to a bathroom? Hmmmm? (And I haven't forgotten my search for that experiment reference. It's still bothering me. I'll find it.)

SA: The wonders of modern technology. Now artists can share prints of their work without the huge capital outlay of having to arrange for giant print-runs. So Zoobyshoe has the images uploaded to a site that does the printing in the quantities the buyer asks for, including doing just one or two. The prices are extraordinarily reasonable. The print quality is excellent on thick Kodak paper with a nice finish. They do a really good job. However, the prints go directly from the printer to the customer, so Zoobyshoe couldn't sign it personally unless it shipped to him first and then to you. The original work is signed but not the subsequent print.

And so, yes, Zoobyshoe, your choice of site is excellent. They do everything right. I'm assuming that people can message you if they'd like more details?
 
  • #341
Happy Birthday, Zoobie! Hope it's a good one. You have to share it with MIH and my crazy Aunt.
 
  • #342
It isn't often i'll go through every single page of a 22 page thread (especially when i have exams coming up that i should be studying for haha)...but it was totally worth it! Thanks very much for sharing your work, looking forward to seeing more in the future :smile:
 
  • #343
Happy Birthday, Zoob! :smile: You're an important ingredient in this community. I wish you a year of fulfillment and exceeded expectations.
 
  • #344
GeorginaS said:
Dave: What makes you think that door leads to a bathroom? Hmmmm?
Maybe I've got my scope at the wrong angle. I'll try another rooftop.
 
  • #345
GeorginaS said:
And so, yes, Zoobyshoe, your choice of site is excellent. They do everything right. I'm assuming that people can message you if they'd like more details?

Yes indeed!

Thanks for the birthday wishes everyone! I celebrated by having another tooth extracted, so now I'm a bit fuzzy on vicoden. Hope to have my computer fixed soon.
 
  • #346
zoobyshoe said:
...having another tooth extracted...Hope to have my computer fixed soon.
Are these related? If so, you're doing something wrong.

Ba. Zinga.
 
  • #347
Zoobyshoe, is it possible to order prints of your artwork?

Edit: Just found the answer.
 
  • #348
KrisOhn said:
Zoobyshoe, is it possible to order prints of your artwork?

Edit: Just found the answer.

Yes, but I am not sure if putting the link right here would violate any PF anti-spam regulations or not.
 
  • #349
Oil Spill
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  • #350
Great zoob!
 
  • #351
Evo said:
Great zoob!
Thanks!
 
  • #352
It's ominous, colourfully beautiful, and, in some spots, even human looking. Really interesting piece, Zooby.
 
  • #353
nice---its like a cross section of a Munch and a geode/agate at the same time
 
  • #354
GeorginaS said:
It's ominous, colourfully beautiful, and, in some spots, even human looking. Really interesting piece, Zooby.


rewebster said:
nice---its like a cross section of a Munch and a geode/agate at the same time

Thanks, you two! I had pretty bad artist's block since I finished "Smoke and Mirrors" and this was the first thing I was able to produce since then. I opened my colored pencil box last week and this is what gushed out in uncontained chaos.
 
  • #355
why not ?
gushing is a natural process...


how about a portrait in color?
 
  • #356
rewebster said:
why not ?
gushing is a natural process...
Indeed. It happens.
how about a portrait in color?
It could happen.
 
  • #357
I have a new Zoobyshoe!

zooby3.jpg


Zoobyshoe creation, that is.
 
  • #358
Oh wow, very nice, Georgina!
 
  • #359
Mr. Zooby's work is wonderful! The one in the middle is a brand-new piece.
 
  • #360
first i want to say that this is amazing and looks almost like a black and white photo and that i wish i could even come close to drawing something like that.
now i have to offer one piece of criticism. You did the face so well and with so much detail that hair looks like it was an after thought. From that originaly photo maybe there really isn't anything to be done about that, but maybe if added in some structure to the hair it would pop out more ...
i don't know its a minor thing, and its honestly the only thing that i think you haven't done absolutely perfect.

-for the original photo in this thread
 
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