BLACK BEAR by WESTERN ARTWORK By Denny Karchner

WESTERN ARTWORK By Denny Karchner
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This is a "pencil" of Black Bear, Chief. Black Bear was an important chief of the Northern Arapahoe. The reference photo that I used was taken by Frank A. Rinehart in 1899. The original is 8"x10.5" overall. It is drawn on medium weight, hot press Crescent Illustration Board. German made Faber-Castell Drawing Pencils were used. The majority of the "pencil' was done with a #4 lead, while the remainder was darkened with a #6 and #8 leads. Total time to complete was 18 hours.

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Angela Francis 06 Oct 2005

Wonderful work--very great job!!

Greg Joens 26 Aug 2005

great tribute

Solar Ic3 25 Oct 2004

breathtaking work

Nicole Roy 11 Sep 2004

You create amazing work!

Liz Teed 21 Aug 2004

Beautiful detail, texture, good range of values, excellent

Tommy Pons 25 Jul 2004

I bow before your pencil leaded greatness !!!!!!

S. Currier 20 Jul 2004

this is absolutely amazing Denny.. it's no wonder you are a top ten all time favorite! You deserve more than a 10.. your work is amazing!

Juan Gomez 12 Jul 2004

This drawing is inspiring Me to do a version of an indain-chief in my style...when I do it I'll post it then let you know....

sher richardson 16 Jun 2004

astounding work uncle denny : ) thanks for the heyhihello and indeed the house was math in inkwork... this is incredible work.. your detail and mastery of shading in an honor to behold....