Greetings, today I am sharing another portrait from my sketchbook. This was created in July of this year. I came across a photo of an older gentleman cupping his hand to his ear in an apparent effort to increase his ability to hear. I found the act and his facial expression to be so characteristic of an elderly gentleman. I can imagine that this is a scene that plays out over and over in his daily life.
I fully expect to one day be in the same situation, as a matter of fact, I am already guilty of this exact maneuver. Too much loud music in my youth… I imagine.
Progress shot with the outlined sketch and beginning stages of flushing out the face and form. This sketch was created using a 0.9mm mechanical pencil with 2B lead.
and now the completed sketch.
Recently, a spider constructed a magnificent site,
just outside of my studio window.
It undulates in the cool breeze,
it shimmers in the morning light.
It brings a smile to my face,
and a feeling of delight. – MDL
I hope everyone has a wonderful week! Cheers
Wow, i love it👏👏👏
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Thank you!
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Kudos, Michael. I wonder what he is trying so hard to hear?
I used to collect spider webs on black poster-board in my younger years. It drove my mother crazy … LOL!
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Thanks Ron, I wonder the same.
I’ve never heard of collecting webs but it sounds interesting.
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Great expression captured 😁👍
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Thanks, Steve. I’m glad you like it. I always value your feedback!
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I came home so some of those spiders inside my house 🤓😳 wonderful composition Micheal 💫
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Yikes, that may be a little too close for comfort!
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Liked the addition of a spider (avec web) to the post. Gives it a context.
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It is also the very web that I am speaking of.
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