This is my main entry for Dark Shadows / Johnny Depp / Barnabas Collins / Tim Burton Portrait Project
Original Drawing:
Pencil: 4H, 2H, HB, and 2B
Paper: 14x17 Strathmore 300 Bristol Vellum
Other: kneaded eraser, brush (for hair and background only)
Duration: 04/11/2012 to 04/24/2012, 60hr+
Credits:
Model: Johnny Depp as Barnabas Collins
Drawing: Kelvin Chen
My Thoughts:
Potrait drawing has been my main passion as an graphite pencil artist. When I first heard of the contest, I couldn't hold in my excitement for entry. However, there are challenges.
Drawing with pencils really takes time and the contest only provides less than 14 days for completion. With my normal daily routine, it's nearly impossible to finish a quality piece on time. Well, never say never.
Coincidentally, I took my entire week off work due to my recent car accident. With my car being repaired in the shop, I had nowhere to go but focused on the drawing. The repair cost me nearly $3200 out of my own pocket and my insurrance company didn't cover the repair.....Long story short, I was so determined to win this contest.
Despite the extra free time, completing the entire piece is still a big push. I chose the biggest paper possible for best possible detail. This is my first and most ambitious attempt to finish a 14x17 portrait in full detail because I don't usually include background in my portraits (see my gallery).
This pose of Johnny was found in the one of the two posters inside the asset pack provided by the contest. For the background, I got inspiration after viewing the official movie trailer. Composition wise, I believe it shows the characteristics of Barnabas Collins. The background was drawn in simple sketchy fashion so it won't be too distracting yet it still tells the story well. Some of you might have found the background interesting. Leave me a comment if you've found the dragon inside the drawing
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Yeah, this is it. I've used all the tme I had and now I have to submit this and hope for the best. If you like this, please favorite it, share it, and most importantly, leave me your comments (good or bad). I appreciate your support!
Have a good day!
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just stunning...
This is an amazing piece of art! As a fan of Johnny Depp and Tim Burton, this drawing certainly puts in a great name for both of them!
After seeing Dark Shaodws, I instanty became a fan! (A little off topic, but oh well. XD)
I truely love the smooth impact this drawing has! And the intensity of Barnabas's eyes are just incredible! You just seem so entranced by his gaze...@w@
The background is certainly an amazing touch as well! Such smooth mountains, and the details of the trees too!
All in all, this drawing is a sensational and remarkable piece of work, and should be treated as such!
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