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©2008 ~Loftylady
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Submitted: May 10
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Make: Canon
Model: Canon PowerShot A540
Shutter Speed: 1/25 second
F Number: F/2.6
Focal Length: 6 mm
Date Picture Taken: Apr 30, 2008, 7:57:35 AM

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I was approached by a woman who works with my husband to draw her in-laws for their 60th wedding party. In the photo the heads were 1/2" big and this photo was painted (looked like the bride had mascara and I don't think they used that 60 years ago! ;)).

This is 8x10, Bristol Smooth, mechanical pencils.

I found many challenges in this with the small ref photo...couldn't clearly see the glasses, noses...etc. On a happy note, the client LOVED this and can't wait to show it off and give it away at the party. :heart:
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*chadlweeks:iconchadlweeks: May 10, 2008, 7:53:33 AM
Great job as always! I've drawn from old photos before and they are extremely tough.
*jenchuan:iconjenchuan: May 10, 2008, 8:28:57 PM
Well, you did an amazing job!! I wouldn't have taken this challenge if it were me! I'd go blind!!! So hats off to ya for doing this and succeeding!!!!! YOU GO GIRL!!! :D

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~Loftylady:iconLoftylady: May 11, 2008, 5:41:08 PM
Thank you for checking this out! :heart:
~Loftylady:iconLoftylady: May 11, 2008, 5:43:02 PM Mood: Joy
Thanks Chad! I learned a lot from it...never take a photo like this again...LOL! Now it's off to work on my "fun" project. I'm doing it twice- once on Bristol Smooth and one on Bristol Vellum. I thought it would be fun to play with new paper!
~Loftylady:iconLoftylady: May 11, 2008, 5:46:59 PM
Thanks for the cheering Jan! I will think twice before taking a small ref photo again!
*jenchuan:iconjenchuan: May 11, 2008, 7:20:47 PM
LOL! I would!! LOL!

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~artizd:iconartizd: May 13, 2008, 7:38:22 AM
Beautiful work, Michelle! I think you did a wonderful job. 1/2 inch isn't much help as reference, but you overcame the obstacles by using what you know as an artist. Her nose and eye areas look perfect!

What a wonderful drawing-- they must be quite happy with it...

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~Loftylady:iconLoftylady: May 13, 2008, 1:58:16 PM
Thank you Dina! The client will giving this to her in-laws this Saturday...so I hope to hear what the 'young' wedding couple thought of this!