This is really beautiful! Nice work Kay! Could you go into more detail regarding the paper you used? I bet it would work nicely for pastel too?

Regards
Gilbert

it is aquabee charcoal paper 64# (104 GSM)..excellent for all dry mediums with a really great selection of colors ..thanks very much for the wonderful compliments..

Thanks for hosting Gilbert. I liked the viking helmet. It is always a challenge to try to get those smooth textures like bone and metal.

You have all done some very nice drawings.

Nice helmet drawing Kay. I liked the way you isolated it. And nice charcoal drawing too.
Brian I always like your style.
Nice presentation of that fine art Tammy.
Hi Carla, looks like Switzerland may not make it to the World Cup. Nice drawing.
Hi Riq, you really nailed those proportions.
Hi 1_8 your skills art getting better each time.

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Thank you for encouragement, but your helmet is so lovely.

RJ, wow that helmet looks beautiful, you are a very talented man

Sorry that Switzerland may not make it to the World Cup. Not sure Portugal will make it eigther we wone the first mach but lost the second! I really wanted Portugal to make it, cause the world cup is in South Africa, and I was born there so it would be nice to see Portugal play there!

Thank you RJ. Your proportions also seem to be very much in order. Particularly like your attention to detail and the inclusion of the background. Also seems that you nailed the smooth texture!

And here's my attempt at the viking helmet with charcoal. The lines may seem a bit sloppy/messy. I really need to consider experimenting with different size and textured paper about now. Not sure if I prefer this over the graphite drawing though.

another master piece mr blanchette.. your work is always mindblowing with detail...
riq i like it but i like the first one better..try blending your charcoal lines..use a qtip with charcoal for fine smoothness,or even a paper stump, i prefer qtip

thanks everyone

Hi all. This is my first post. Havn't been drawing much like this in the past year, I do tattoos so different art style.
I got motivated to really draw again so... heres my attempt using graphite. I'm better with charcoal but don't have any right now.

good work honey bee...and this ref. photo gilbert gave us does look like it just must be done in charcoal..i shall have to give it a go myself

Nice one honey bee. If you say you're better with charcoal, I can't wait to see your charcoal work

Kay, will try a qtip next time. Thanks

GOOD JOB!!!!

thanks very much mr. jim


here is my try at the statue..she seemed to be missing something..well besides the obvious anyway

i hope you dont mind me adding a little aritistic license to your photo gil.

i meant to take the picture before adding the vine and totally spaced it..darnit


charcoal and the slightest hint of pastel in the bkgrnd

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Thanks! I cain't wait to get some and get back to it. Maybe next weeks challange.

Hey,

Here is my pic for the challenge. Better late than never!!

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Kay,
Getting pretty fancy there, embellishing! Good for you, I agree, the statue did need a little something. Your idea is better than mine, I was thinking pasties? LOL j/k
Good job, are you going to put us all to shame and do all of the pictures in the challenge this week? LOL
Trish

wow This is sure a very innovative idea

lol trish..thanks for the nice words..i am making up for lost time aint i..

i think though i am done with this challenge

nice work on the helmet 13thelement..great texture

wow, lovely drawing!!!

Riq, nice work on the helmet with charcoal, I also prefer your first one, the lines are nice and clear. Charcoal is dificult to work with (well at least for me!!)

HoneyBee, nice work on the statue!

13thElement, well done helmet...I think we could start an invasion with all the helmets done in this challenge

Kay, no one can stop you girl.....I love that backgroung, and very clever of you to add those leafs Love it!!

Kay, very nicely done on the statue. What size paper are you using there if I may ask?

13thElement. Very impressive. Glad you got over your creative block.

Kaly, thanks A think I just need to practice a bit more with precision with charcoal and it'll start to look a whole lot better!

thanks riq

these last few drawings are on 9x12

Nice drawing! I don't mind at all. That's what art is all about!

Great job!

So much detail! How do you do it? This is really nice.

Regards
Gilbert

The helmet was a good choice I see! You did a great job 13thElement.

Regards,
Gilbert

thanks for the challenge gilbert..

I'm late... again...
Here's my drawing of statue. This looks much better when you see it live, but since I have no scanner I had to photograph it... with my phone...

Can someone tell me more about this statue? Where is it, author, etc...

It was my pleasure to provide these pictures for everyone here to view and draw.

Regards,
Gilbert

The statue is located as a sculputure at the Scarborough Renaissance Faire in Waxiehachie TX I don't know the artist. It just happened to be one of the pictures I took.

Glad you enjoyed the picture and great drawing.

Regards
Gilbert

Thank you for hosting Gil. You provided some great pics!

Madjerac, better late than never Nicely done. It looks awesome.

Excellent drawings this week everyone.
Thank you for hosting Gilbert.