Tommy
Time taken approximately 70 hours.
A2 Bristol Board
H wooded + HB, B & 2B 0.5 mechanical pencils.
Kneadable eraser for highlights
and cotton buds for blending
Totally and utterly amazingly incredible!!!!!!! What more can I say! I've now lost the will to live... Just look at the stiches on that jumper!! It's just not possible.
When I saw this was done with pencil, and this is not a good thing to reveal, but I almost threw my pencils across the room!But, I remembered I am not a two year old, so, I decided to try harder. What more can be said about this work other than it is phenomenal? It is, and thank you for showing me what to aspire to, Ruth. It sitll makes me speechless to view.
Oh, my! Simply fabulous! This is an exceptionally wonderful work of art. Every single detail is super and I am in awe of your attention and perfection to this detail!
I'm so impressed , I hardly can believe this is an original pencil drawing it looks like a photography ......this one is a masterpiece .....I'm running out of words ....speechless ! Bravo Ruth!!!!
45 Comments
Anonymous Guest 25 Jan 2011
-1'Natascha Mattens 07 Mar 2009
wow! amazing detail on the pullWESTERN ARTWORK By Denny Karchner 14 Dec 2008
Outstanding use of graphite. Flawless, my friend.--DennySteve Howard 06 Oct 2008
Another great one. nice subject matter.Sheryl Boivin 20 Sep 2008
wowowowowo...lillianhibiscus 19 Sep 2008
Just speechless! I agree with all the below comments!Claire Wilson 24 Apr 2008
Blimey such detail - specially in his jumper, fantastic work :)Anonymous Guest 22 Feb 2008
Hi Ruth and Wayne, its John the electrician, cant believe this portrait. Thought it was a photo of Tommy, say hi to him. Im not finished at C. HeyJeanie Chadwick 16 Oct 2007
can you believe that sweater? I can't.Nancy Woolweber 30 Sep 2007
Very very well done. So much lifelike I almost thought it was a photo until I saw you used a pencil. OUTSTANDING.Mark Peterson 30 Sep 2007
Fantastic work, exceptional clarity and detail!Cathy Savels 30 Sep 2007
Totally and utterly amazingly incredible!!!!!!! What more can I say! I've now lost the will to live... Just look at the stiches on that jumper!! It's just not possible.MIke Calderon 31 Aug 2007
I'm speechless... If you know anything about me, you know that that isn't an easy feat... This piece is exquisite...Anonymous Guest 22 Mar 2007
Simply class! This is the kind of detail and realism i aspire to produce,but i just haven't got the patience!!Steve Farr 18 Jan 2007
Amazing!!!!!Carliss Mora 24 Dec 2006
When I saw this was done with pencil, and this is not a good thing to reveal, but I almost threw my pencils across the room!But, I remembered I am not a two year old, so, I decided to try harder. What more can be said about this work other than it is phenomenal? It is, and thank you for showing me what to aspire to, Ruth. It sitll makes me speechless to view.Robert Ryan 21 Nov 2006
Awesome Ruth!!!Vivian Allen 21 Nov 2006
Oh, my! Simply fabulous! This is an exceptionally wonderful work of art. Every single detail is super and I am in awe of your attention and perfection to this detail!Jerry 20 Nov 2006
Superb details, shading, contrast and portrait!Emily Gomez 20 Nov 2006
Wow...this is AMAZING! The detail is unbelievable!bill luke 20 Nov 2006
You are a Master of Your Medium.Stunning work.You must REALLY love to draw!Gary Sheldon 20 Nov 2006
Freakin Awesome! you Rock!Brigitte Hintner 20 Nov 2006
I'm so impressed , I hardly can believe this is an original pencil drawing it looks like a photography ......this one is a masterpiece .....I'm running out of words ....speechless ! Bravo Ruth!!!!Lucia Stewart 20 Nov 2006
Wow, this is excellent work, love it, so detailed and realistic!Margaret Maclean 20 Nov 2006
Very very impressive, shows it pays to have lots of patience!Steph Salt 20 Nov 2006
What wonderful detail Ruth, the stitches in his sweater are amazing, I can't stop looking at it.helen tyralik 20 Nov 2006
wonderful detail, well doneChristine brand 20 Nov 2006
YAH...WOW! I LOVE IT...AMAZING REALISM...GREAT...TOTALLY THE MOST INCREDIBLE REALISM I HAVE SEEN.Terri Poposky 19 Nov 2006
All I can say is WOW... over and over and over...Michelle Horvath 19 Nov 2006
Beautiful portrait. The detail in the sweater is amazing and gorgeous eyes. So in awe!Stevan Lund 19 Nov 2006
wow that is good. has a nice feeling to it.Ari Sutton 19 Nov 2006
Amazing! Love this piece. AriBilly Lewis 19 Nov 2006
Wow Ruth, I love it great work, outstanding workEmily Reed 19 Nov 2006
AWESOME PORTRAITJudith webb 19 Nov 2006
hi Ruth this is a stunning work of art.Ana Tirolese 19 Nov 2006
Absolutely stunning work! Gorgeous! You are a master of the pencil. Great portrait. He is good looking too, which helps.Anonymous Guest 19 Nov 2006
incredible detail Ruth - amazing use of pencilJoseph O'Connor 19 Nov 2006
very detailed and awesome drawing Ruth , hugs, Joseph and Clarkie OJo Glasscock 19 Nov 2006
very realistic...great detail...this is very goodBrad Wadlow 19 Nov 2006
Wow!!! Awesome!!!Laura Smith 19 Nov 2006
That is just amazing Ruth.. your work is quite astounding. Beyond talent!Jean M. Laffitau 19 Nov 2006
Excellent work and details Ruth! Great drawing!Nira Dabush 19 Nov 2006
What a beautiful pencil's work..at first i thought i'm looking at a B&W Photo..excellent expression..great work!!Edward Nagy 19 Nov 2006
good job, thanksMartha Miller 19 Nov 2006
Excellent drawing Ruth. The sweater is awesome