Flying Seagull (chalk drawing)

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[spoiler=Original photo]

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Cnc is always open~

[Jord200]

Loki, that is amazing. I can't say anything negative about that. How long did it take to make that?

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Loki, that is amazing. I can't say anything negative about that. How long did it take to make that?

 

Took me about 3 days to get done. As for net hours, I'd say about 2.

 

Thanks! It's been a while since my last drawing. Thought I'd do something about that.

[Simping For Hina]

This is missing some for-more detail, that is really it except for the depth. The drawing is flat.

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This is missing some for-more detail, that is really it except for the depth. The drawing is flat.

 

The thing is, my printer prints like crap as far as contrast. As for the depth, I can honestly say that chalk and depth do not go well together.

[Legend Zero]

This brings back horrible memories of high school art class. ;~;

Really loving it though. The only thing I can really nitpick at is that the head looks smushed a tad. Would love to see more of these.

[.Rai]

Overall, it's pretty good. A few things to go over though.

Might be scanning, but it seems washed out and generally a bit dark. The gull's lost a certain crisp whiteness. Also wants a little more feather detail and possible detailing with a smaller piece of chalk (careful not to oversmudge with chalk; also use it to fill in the gaps between the background and its right wing), but it's very good either way.

To be honest, I'm not sure whether that background was the best thing for it. You could have switched it out for something else, using the photo as a gull reference instead. The dry sedge and grasses have been reduced to a black carpet (partially because chalk isn't a good medium to work with for depth though). I didn't see the source photo until I looked at the piece, and my first impressions were that of a half-finished sea scene with a mountain range in the background. Looks stormy.

It's pretty great. I'm being a little nitpicky, and I'm by no means a chalk expert, so take my tips with a pinch of salt. Just would like to see more background progression, or just make it a figure study all together on a white background.

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Thanks for the feedback, guys!

 

Rai, because you mentioned my background wasn't the best, I realized how exaggerated the draw distance was. I drew what I thought were big hills following an entire beach, when really it's just really long grass and a couple yards of sand.

 

I hate my printer. Anyone have suggestions for a printer with better contrast?

[Night]

Ironically, the issue with the piece is the fact that it's done with chalk.

Chalk is a medium that's known to be rather coarse and produce disheveled lines, something that most artists stray away from.

 

That's literally the only thing that makes this piece relevant, and that's the issue here. I like the piece, but I don't like it because of the artwork as a whole, generally speaking it's got far too many faults. 

The only thing that makes this piece worthwhile is the fact that it's done in chalk, not because of the level of detail, depth, color, composition, atmo, or the concept because those things are practically non-existent. 

 

Personally, I think the use of chalk alone isn't enough to deem this a quality piece.

 

Try and work on your basics, adding details is primitive. 

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Personally, I think the use of chalk alone isn't enough to deem this a quality piece.

 

Honestly, that kinda worries me, because chalk is the only medium I like using. I've tried other mediums and just didn't like them as much.

[Aix]

Honestly, that kinda worries me, because chalk is the only medium I like using. I've tried other mediums and just didn't like them as much.

Try using conte or pastel. I can get some nice enough drawings with conte, but then, I've only done it with three colours. 

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Try using conte or pastel. I can get some nice enough drawings with conte, but then, I've only done it with three colours. 

 

Yeah, that's what makes me hesitant. I'd rather work with at LEAST 12 colors.

[chairman ali]

This is for everyone: upon years of learning techniques, fundamentals, basics and science of art, I am confident to say that you cannot blame it on the medium. You can only blame it on your lack of ability to manipulate the medium. People seem to think that a chalk pencil or a chalk pastel is enough. Different causes need different shapes and sizes. (no pun intended). In other words, you have to carve out your medium to your cause. If the pencil is too wide, use a razor to thin it down. if the pastel is too squared edged, blunt it or create a different shape out of it. Chalk is a fine medium if you can manipulate whatever you're using.

 

Setting that aside, technique and experience also play a huge role in how an artwork comes out. the more you practice with a medium, the better you become at it

 

For OP:

 

With chalk, I suggest a lot of blending. You could use a brush, sponge, your fingers, etc. but you'll have to blend. This is because of the raw lines, which many have pointed out. Other than that, my only other advice is for you to manipulate the chalk to your own advantage so that you can add finer details.