Thursday, 10 May 2012

Daffodil

My Daffodil drawing was only intended as a quickish drawing just to kill an hour. Following the nice comments you all made, I felt inspired to take it stage further and see where it took me. This is the result. In order to make the Daffodil 'glow' in the sunshine, a darkish background was needed and some strong shadows. I think I may have taken it a step too far, and I'll be very interested to hear what you all think.
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23 comments:

  1. ann @ studiohyde10 May 2012 at 16:39

    Amazing!

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  2. Anonymous10 May 2012 at 18:39

    At first I thought it was a picture, but when I looked closer I saw it a drawing. It is really fabulous.

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    1. John (JWJarts)11 May 2012 at 22:07

      That's a lovely thing to say Renske. Thank you very much.

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  3. Judy10 May 2012 at 19:23

    Wow beautiful, John! The strong shadows make it really glow, it almost looks bright yellow!

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    1. John (JWJarts)11 May 2012 at 22:11

      I really appreciate your comment Judy. My aim was to make it 'glow' and I'm glad I achieved that. Thanks. ;-)

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  4. Sandra Busby10 May 2012 at 20:26

    Now come on John - No porkie-pies alowed! This is a black and white photo, right? Right? If it isn't, then I am truly astounded!

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    1. Unknown11 May 2012 at 09:25

      Well said Sandra!

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    2. John (JWJarts)11 May 2012 at 22:16

      You've rumbled me Sandra, darn it!!! You're such a sweetheart - thank you.

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  5. Studio at the Farm11 May 2012 at 02:08

    John, it looked very good before; it looks great now. I really like the shading you've done. The daffodil has come alive!

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  6. Pat11 May 2012 at 08:29

    I wouldn't change a thing about it, I love the darks and shadows - and the daffodil just sings! xx

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    1. John (JWJarts)11 May 2012 at 22:18

      I'm really glad you like it Pat. Thank you.

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  7. Unknown11 May 2012 at 09:24

    No not too far at all, it looks great.

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    1. John (JWJarts)11 May 2012 at 22:25

      Thank you Sue. I know I used a lot of graphite ... I may have to buy a new pencil. ;-)

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  8. Barbra Joan11 May 2012 at 12:41

    Fantastic drawing John, it does look like a black and white photo.
    That pencil is magic in your hands, and it's obvious that you enjoy the process.

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    1. John (JWJarts)11 May 2012 at 22:28

      What a lovely thing to say BJ. Though I'd love to be competent with watercolour I must confess to always being happiness with a pencil in my hand. Thank you.

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  9. Trudy R. Gomez11 May 2012 at 16:01

    BEAUTIFUL! I Love it.

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  10. Linda Hensley13 May 2012 at 14:31

    I like both versions. The original has a freshness about it, and the finished version is so polished. Beautiful!

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  11. John (JWJarts)16 May 2012 at 09:11

    Thank you very much Linda.

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  12. JANE MINTER31 May 2012 at 12:58

    stunning work john

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    1. John (JWJarts)2 June 2012 at 16:14

      Thank you Jane, and thank you very much for visiting. I really appreciate it.

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