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Hello. I am Kumu18 here, bringing you this special message: On July 24, 2010, I wrote a journal entry, asking what kind of artwork you folks would like to see me do more of. A majority of you suggested realism, (and more CATS art, which I am getting to, thanks!)...
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With this in mind, my friends, I had decided to do a portrait, and try very hard to make it seem realistic. The subject I chose was dear Paul McCartney, because I like Paul so much, and he has quite a lovely face... :meow:
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Yes, well, now I know what it feels like to do a portrait that takes longer than 10 hours.... let's just say that I'm not doing it again. :giggle:
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It actually was fun. Sometimes. :D There were those times when I wanted to rip it up and burn it, the problems it caused me... but mostly, I just had a good time... I got a little crazy, talking to Paul as if he was really there, "Darn you, Paul!! Why do you have such difficult hair?!" &, "Paul, come on!! Work with me, here!!"
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Yes, he's off, and yes, it's not 100% accurate, but, I have only one regret, and that is the shading by his chest, I wish it didn't draw your attention away from his face so badly... :) It was a funn experiment! FUN!! :D Trust, me it honestly looks better on paper, I promise. Looks odd here. I mean it. ;P
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14 hours +, even though it probably doesn't show. :meow: All cross-eyed and what not.... *sigh. There was no fixing it.
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Have fun, you lot!! :dance: I'm done with portraits for a while. D
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WIP: fav.me/d2wwour

Ref: i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx…

Update: 8/30/14 - changed the general coloring. I think it helps immensely. :meow: My eyes can rest easy.
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Werewolf289's avatar
Are you kidding me?! This is awesome, don't put yourself down. I love it! <3 <3 <3 :D