This peice is made from 100% graphite pencil on A3 smooth illustration board and is one of my entries for the 2006 Caloundra arts festival (result TBA).
Very close to the source photo in national geographic
Artist Reply: Cheers, but it's not from NG, it's directly from the photographer who is part of the online community www.deviantart.com, you can view his photos here ~http://avotius.deviantart.com/
he is always very welcoming to traditional artists who would like to use his stuff for reference :)
WOW, WOW, WOW, Please let us know how you go in the Art Festival, this has to be a winner
Artist Reply: Thanks :) glad you like it.
Unfortunately I missed the entry date, however there are lots more in my area comming up, so I will definately enter this peice in one.
you've achieved mastery of graphite! this is more than impressive, more than inspirational, more than awesome, it is undeniable perfection simply awe-inspiring~
Artist Reply: Thanks :) glad you like it.
I think I may be starting to get there, But i know of ppl who make me look very amature, so I feel I have a fair way to go.
Thanks for your lovely comment though. :)
34 Comments
Murat Kos 19 Jan 2009
I added you as a link in my site to appreciate your work.betty luna 10 Dec 2007
I am impressed!! amazing!!Tabitha Borges 12 Sep 2006
so sute all the great wrinkles...carole keen 23 Aug 2006
It was sure to be a winnerGreg Joens 13 Aug 2006
Very close to the source photo in national geographicLitsa Spathi 03 Aug 2006
cool workZoe Faragher 27 Jul 2006
WOW, WOW, WOW, Please let us know how you go in the Art Festival, this has to be a winnerBrigitte Hintner 27 Jul 2006
I'm so impressed , such a masterpiece !!! Congratulation !!!Margie Resto-Smith 27 Jul 2006
Wow, incredible work, very detailed and expressive. I love it.jennifer blenkinsopp 27 Jul 2006
I THOUGHT THIS A PHOTOGRAPH AT FIRST, THIS IS TRULY A SUPERB PENCIL WORK.Carla Silva 27 Jul 2006
This is a piece of art...Painter 26 Jul 2006
Truly amazing drawing! I'll be very surprised if you don't win - good luck!Analua 26 Jul 2006
GORGEOUS ART!!!!!!!!Anonymous Guest 26 Jul 2006
great character piece!thea walstra 26 Jul 2006
A master piece of artKathi Perry 26 Jul 2006
Absolutely stunning pencil work Odin. Just amazing. :)Dorian Petersen Potter 26 Jul 2006
Oh, gosh, this's so good and so realistically rendered with pencils.Congratulations! :)Anonymous Guest 26 Jul 2006
Oh my GOSH! I thought this was a very nicely done photograph! If this is graphite, then you are amazing! One of the nicest pieces I've seen!Kristine Paige 26 Jul 2006
well done.Laura Smith 26 Jul 2006
Astounding pencil work Odin... amazing in technique and texture. WOW... I am amazed!!!Clare Rowley 26 Jul 2006
you've achieved mastery of graphite! this is more than impressive, more than inspirational, more than awesome, it is undeniable perfection simply awe-inspiring~Loredana 26 Jul 2006
MOUTH DROPPING AWESOME PENCIL WORK , OUTSTANDING DETAIL MASTERFUL WORK ODINbianca thomas 26 Jul 2006
beautiful expression...For this kind a work i will rate this 10terry waites 26 Jul 2006
Fantastic, masterful piece of work, great expressionkiddolucas lee 26 Jul 2006
This belongs to the HALLFAME of DRAWINGsTami Dykes 26 Jul 2006
Awsome pencil work. Love all the lines on his face. Very real! Good luck with the entry.Femi Johnson 26 Jul 2006
ABSOLUTELY masterful Odinbert cortes 26 Jul 2006
One great pencil work. Congratulations.Pat Abbott 26 Jul 2006
Wonderful pencil work, love all the little details created!heliopo Heliopo 26 Jul 2006
great perfect pencil work ! welcome !Emily Reed 26 Jul 2006
Welcome to ArtWanted, a fantastic place for artists!! I hope you enjoy it here. Great work!jO ANNA jARVIS 26 Jul 2006
This is Tremendous...Flawless...Fantastic Penciling...!Christine brand 26 Jul 2006
I FELL OVER!!!!Jean M. Laffitau 26 Jul 2006
Fabolous, beautiful, excellent and fantastic work!!!! I love it!!!!