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Tauriel - Captain of the Guard

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Tauriel from the Peter Jackson Movies (The Hobbit)

"I do not think you would allow your sond to pledge himself to a lowly Silvan Elf."

This was the first time I used a gel pen and a kneaded eraser and I think both (or at least the eraser) worked fairly well. Plus I gave myself a bit more time. Usually I draw for about 2 or 3 hours, this one took me about 4 1/2 hours to finish. Sadly enough I have to admit I ended up rushing a bit with the dress (but come on, this dress is HORRIBLE to draw!) - it should be alot darker and well.. never mind, it's a weird one. But I am really happy with the face and the nose (and the lips, too) - and the ear worked quite well too :D Not sure about the eyes, though, I've seen so many pictures where the eyes look "alive" and I just can't get it right.

But I am proud :D It looks so much smother than e.g. Bard (whom I did two days ago) and yeah.. I think I might get there.. slowly. But progress is progress.

Hope you liked it!
Image size
3171x4731px 3.26 MB
Make
NIKON
Model
COOLPIX S9500
Shutter Speed
10/300 second
Aperture
F/3.4
Focal Length
5 mm
ISO Speed
360
Date Taken
Jul 30, 2014, 4:41:52 AM
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Weegoddess's avatar
This is a really good one. Clearly you are improving! You did a great job on the parts of the face - I know that it isn't an easy face to draw. 

One thing that helps me with the proportions is to look at my drawing in a mirror along with the picture I'm drawing from, and see how they compare. Have you tried doing that?