Wednesday, April 23, 2008

after Fechin

This is a Nicolai Fechin (1881-1951) copy done in charcoal about a year ago. There are some proportion problems but I am pleased with the linework and the drawing as a whole, especially when looked at independent of it's source.

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  1. I feel excellent
    and if the line is really to be impeccable with carbon
    very good!
    if you have been wanting him to pass by my blog photos

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  2. you are a super talented draftsman that's for sure!

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  3. Nice choice. I like "Dave Malan" flavor you added to it. Bravo dood!

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  4. very confident study! And I definitely agree with Dillon about the "Malan" flavour. You did Fechin justice!

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  5. i can't say enough about your work. pure beauty in every post.

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  6. slick.... I need to learn to use charcoal like that

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  8. Hey, recognized this instantly--a very good likeness to the original fechin--his portraits of native amercicans are especially beautiful.

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