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Chevy Chase

by JRFortson

Chevy Chase © JRFortson
 
Portrait of artist JRFortson (United States)
Added on May 04, 2009 21:35
Pencil



Subject: Chevy Chase (young)
Paper: Strathmore - Bristol Board - Premium Fine Tooth Surface
Medium: Staedtler Graphite Pencils
Size: 7.5 x 6.5
Completed: 5/3/09

This is the FIRST time I tried using Strathmore Bristol paper. I REALLY love how it reacts to graphite, but will take a little getting used to, as the B pencils seem lighter than normal, and you REALLY have to blend like crazy to penetrate the tooth of the paper!!!

I first saw Chevy Chase on "Saturday Night Live" and then in the movie "Caddyshack". So now it only seems right that I next draw "Carl Spackler" the former Greens keeper about to become a champion - Bill Murray.

For a CLOSE UP view of this and others:
ricksdrawings.blogspot.com/2009/05/chevy-chase.html

There are 125 comments on this portrait :
 lise75 - 04/05/09, 23:46 reply
:oO: :oO: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :blowkiss: :blowkiss: :cute:

 JRFortson - 04/05/09, 23:49 reply
Thanks Lise!!! :grin: :hi: :blowkiss:

 lise75 - 04/05/09, 23:50 reply
very very nice ! :oO: :toc: :blowkiss: :cute:

 caban2104 - 05/05/09, 00:04 reply
impressive JR :toc: :clap: :thumbup: :ok: :hi: 8o| :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :whip:

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 00:11 reply
hey thanks a lot!!! :grin:

 sera - 05/05/09, 00:50 reply
:hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :D :D :love: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :cute: :cute: :cute: :blowkiss: :blowkiss: :hug:

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 01:24 reply
Thanks Sera!!! :grin: :hi: :blowkiss:

 Jeanette - 05/05/09, 02:16 reply
Excellent JR!! Bravo! :blowkiss: :blowkiss: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :hi: :hi:

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 03:12 reply
hey thanks Jeanette!!! :grin: :hi: :blowkiss:

 Roger_Curley - 05/05/09, 03:05 reply
Rick! You're doing a great job...you obviously "see" what you're looking at and translate the image with accuracy and style. Verrrrrrrrry nice! Roger www.rogercurley.com

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 03:15 reply
Hi Roger...thx for the thought out comment. I checked out your site...nice! I just discovered I could draw 7 MONTHS ago. It was a passion as a child (30+ yrs ago) and I just found it again. I've got all sorts of opportunities coming my way, without trying is the key point, and now feel I would love to have a career in drawing, of some sort. Any advise? What say you?!? :grin:

 Paladino - 05/05/09, 04:24 reply
Really cool, pal! Congrats! :D :clap: :clap: :whip: :clap: :clap: :whip: :clap: :clap: :hi:

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 16:50 reply
hey thanks a LOT brotha!!! :grin: :hi:

 Paladino - 05/05/09, 20:07 reply
:thumbup: :thumbup: :hi:

 hoffman - 05/05/09, 05:43 reply
Kudos...I think you and I are the only people here drawing Caddyshack characters... awesome. Chevy is the man...

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 08:00 reply
Will one of us is drawing him, I only think I can lol. Awesome gallery!!!

 audrey - 05/05/09, 08:27 reply
woooh wonderful drawing my dear Rick, Chevy Chase seems so real ! congratulations !!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :blowkiss: :kiss: :hi:

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 16:46 reply
Thanks a LOT! I thought it was kind of old school looking pic, ha! It was my first Bristol board drawing. Just spent 7 hours last night doing a commission job of a friend's wife and newborn boy. Have a look here? ricksdrawings.blogspot.com/2009/05/christina-and-charlie-hrebic-jr.html

 audrey - 05/05/09, 21:09 reply
I saw your drawing on the link, I posted on your website, I LOVE IT, I love your work ! congratulations !!!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :blowkiss: :kiss: :hi:

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 21:45 reply
well shucks :roll: Will you be in charge of my marketing and sales division? :laugh: :hi: :blowkiss:

 audrey - 05/05/09, 23:18 reply
:guffaw: I'm only honest you know ! :cute: ( my job is Manager in a clothes store, so I know sales) so am I hired ? :guffaw: :blowkiss:

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 23:40 reply
Hey read your comment. Hope wifey doesn't lol. Kidding. She could care less about my drawings Glad you liked it. My friend about freaked out when I gave it to him. I swear I think I saw a tear? I'm SURE you are gr8 at sales! By your words and your photo, you could sell blood Popsicles to Eskimos! :guffaw: :laugh: :grin: :oO: :hi: :blowkiss:

 audrey - 06/05/09, 09:01 reply
:guffaw: in fact I sale women clothes so my physical doesn't help me if you see what I mean :guffaw: :guffaw: :guffaw:

 JRFortson - 06/05/09, 16:52 reply
Well, then it sounds like you aren't reaching your full potential? :laugh: Unless of course to target sale to the lesbian community? :guffaw: :laugh: :grin: :oO: :hi: :blowkiss:

 audrey - 07/05/09, 10:11 reply
:guffaw: ohhhh nooooo ! my gosh, all but not that please ! :guffaw: :guffaw: :hug: :blowkiss: :hi:

 JRFortson - 07/05/09, 17:54 reply
:laugh: just kidding of course! :oO: :grin: :hi: :blowkiss:

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 16:47 reply
oops...forgot to :grin: :blowkiss: :grin:

 chantal - 05/05/09, 08:28 reply
a masterpiece, on bristol paper !!!! yes, it's not easy to have a great black with B pencils (I try everytime, but...I did not still understand how to do!!!!!!!!) GREAT GREAT GREAT WORK... :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :*z: :*z: :*z: :*z: :*z: :*z: :*z: :hi:

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 16:49 reply
THanks Chantal! It was a fickle bitch to work with, but it has it's pros and cons? Hard to get blacks, and it take elbow grease to render, but I think I like it? I layer the blacks, and then rub it with a paper towel, then re-apply 2-9B, THEN I blend it with a harder F pencil :grin: :oO: :hi:

 chantal - 05/05/09, 16:59 reply
said like that..it seems to be easy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :guffaw: :guffaw: :guffaw:but you're a "strong" man...me not !!!!!!! :guffaw: :guffaw: :guffaw: :guffaw: :hi: :hi:

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 17:07 reply
It doesn't really take strength? Just patience! 8o| Iand drawing either teaches you patience, or it takes from you what little you have left?!? :guffaw: :guffaw: :guffaw:

 Supersal - 06/05/09, 09:17 reply
So true! I think this is your best one yet! I love it, Awesome shading! Hey, is that you in your little icon?!

 JRFortson - 06/05/09, 15:38 reply
Thanks! It was the first on Bristol Board paper. I like it more than not. Pencils are much lighter and blending is tough! Oh, yeah that's me :grin: u don't believe me, I send you original lol :hi:

 Supersal - 07/05/09, 03:46 reply
You should love it! It's great! Oh, and I DO believe that's you, I love gym and putting muscle on too! (Think L.Hamilton T2 but better, not as skinny) It's good isn't it, but not as good as drawing though. Hubby and I also waterski and barefoot, we taught our 6 and 8 yr old to ski too! They're little balls of muscle now aswell! But they're not aloud to touch the wieghts, too little and need grow properly I tell them!

 LandieS - 05/05/09, 08:33 reply
:clap: :clap: :clap: :whip: :whip: !! Very NICE !!! :love: :blowkiss: :kiss: :hi:

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 16:50 reply
hey thanks a LOT!!! :grin: :hi: :blowkiss:

 -Missi- - 05/05/09, 08:58 reply
:toc: :toc: :toc: Love it, Rick :clap: :clap: :clap: :blowkiss:

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 16:50 reply
hey thanks a LOT Kati!!! :grin: :hi: :blowkiss:

 -Missi- - 05/05/09, 19:51 reply
:blowkiss: :hi:

 Biggs - 05/05/09, 11:49 reply
Good job there RickSTAR! you did it again... :clap: :clap: :clap: Chevy is quite the character, am sure he would be very impressed with this portrait of him! :thumbup: :thumbup: :blowkiss: :blowkiss: :hi:

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 16:52 reply
haha Biggs-bud! I took a time out to draw a bud's wife and baby last night. $175 for 6 hours. View here? ricksdrawings.blogspot.com/2009/05/christina-and-charlie-hrebic-jr.html :grin: :hi: :blowkiss:

 Biggs - 07/05/09, 10:33 reply
i had a quick look, just in time to see it, when my old antique computer said something not right and restart... :cry: hate it when it does that! but you know what, i am glad you started to draw again, because you are really gooooooooooood!!!! :ok: :ok: :blowkiss: :blowkiss: :blowkiss: :hi:

 JRFortson - 07/05/09, 18:00 reply
Thanks Biggsy!! I just finished a job last night too. New born twins for another friend here: ricksdrawings.blogspot.com/2009/05/teds-twins.html Soooo, I get to draw Tom Selleck tonight ha! :grin: :hi: :blowkiss:

 Biggs - 08/05/09, 13:06 reply
Gosh, how old are the twins? 1day? you know all about twins hey? :ok: everything twice, ... heheeh, diapers, bottles... WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ME!!! I NEVER TALK ABOUT BABIESSSSS :| :*z: can't wait to see the Tom'ster, can i have his Ferrari?... :grin: :blowkiss: :hi:

 JRFortson - 08/05/09, 18:28 reply
yeah like 2 weeks! I would have rather drawn just about anything. Nothing worse than a photo lacking tonal values and contrast!?!? The VERY thing that inspires me to draw in the first place? Got Tom's eyes about done last night. Had to stop. Too tired. Up till 2am past few nights. Should post tomorrow. Will send u what I got now in email ;xD

 Biggs - 10/05/09, 09:08 reply
oh i so understand about the photo thingy, lacking detail... and the nice people expect you to do wonders? but at least i am sure they are most impressed with your final art work! i know i would! :blowkiss: :hi:

 artist1 - 05/05/09, 13:05 reply
very very nice thanks my friend

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 16:52 reply
Thx my brother from another mother!! :grin: :hi:

 artist1 - 05/05/09, 17:03 reply
hi my friend you saw my new work ? my new portrait of the lady ..first woman in my country ; LEILA BEN ALI ? what's your remarks my friend?

 emano - 05/05/09, 13:22 reply
:oO: :oO:brilliant....! :oO: :oO: :oO: :oO: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :cute: :cute: :blowkiss: :blowkiss:

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 16:53 reply
wow thanks a lot!!! :oO: :grin: :hi: :blowkiss:

 emano - 06/05/09, 07:25 reply
:blowkiss: :cute: :cute: :kiss:You're welcome JRFortson :kiss: :blowkiss: :cute: :cute:

 dreamingart - 05/05/09, 13:55 reply
Fantastic job!!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 16:53 reply
hey there...thx so much!!!

 AnnaID - 05/05/09, 17:00 reply
this is just perfect portrait!!!!! congratulations!!!!!!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :thumbup: :thumbup: :hi: :blowkiss:

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 17:05 reply
Hey thanks so much Anna!!! :grin: :hi: :blowkiss:

 Bea - 05/05/09, 17:13 reply
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :thumbup: :hi:

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 17:18 reply
thanks a LOT Bea!!! :grin: :hi:

 burcu - 05/05/09, 18:10 reply
Wooaaw! This is a perfect work! :whip: :thumbup:

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 18:15 reply
Hi Burcu! Thanks a lot!!! :grin: :hi: :blowkiss:

 Tekkamaki - 05/05/09, 18:17 reply
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :cute: :cute: :cute: :hi: :hi: :hi: :blowkiss: :blowkiss:

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 18:25 reply
Hi thanks a ton!!! :grin: :hi: :blowkiss:

 lhommeloiret - 05/05/09, 18:31 reply
:oO: :oO: :whip: :whip: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :thumbup:

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 19:44 reply
thanks a BUNCH!!! :hi:

 lhommeloiret - 05/05/09, 20:14 reply
thumbup: :cute: :hi:

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 21:39 reply
:thumbup: :grin: :hi:

 shahin - 05/05/09, 19:26 reply
Your treatment of the hair is amazing! And I think those eyes are magically created! The contrast is very good (lack of it is apparent in many pencil works)! I think you are one of the best craftsmen in the site! :oO: :oO: :oO: :oO: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :*z: :*z: :*z: :*z: :grin: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :thumbup: :hi:

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 19:42 reply
now THAT may going to it too far?!?!? :guffaw: :oO: :| :*z: 8-) but coming from you...it is well received!!! Thanks a bunch!!! :grin: :hi: I did this last night for a friend to give to his wife for mother's day. ricksdrawings.blogspot.com/2009/05/christina-and-charlie-hrebic-jr.html

 shahin - 05/05/09, 19:44 reply
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :grin: :hi:

 ildiko - 05/05/09, 19:35 reply
:hi: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :whip: :whip: :whip: :blowkiss: :blowkiss: :blowkiss: :blowkiss: :wink:

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 19:43 reply
thank you so much!!! :grin: :hi: :blowkiss:

 rikou - 05/05/09, 20:12 reply
like a photo so expessif really good draw ! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :hi:

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 21:33 reply
thx a lot brother Rikou!!! :grin:

 cell40 - 05/05/09, 21:21 reply
WOWWW!!!He looks so real!!! :clap: :thumbup: :whip:

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 21:35 reply
Thanks! Yeah I was surprised a bit because I used for the 1st time this stuff call Strathmore Bristol" paper. It's REALLY thick, thicker than poster board. It reacts well to graphite, but pencils work MUCH lighter, and blending takes a while. Pros and cons on that. Over, it gets :thumbup: :thumbup: up!!! :grin: :hi:

 cell40 - 06/05/09, 22:04 reply
It's a pleasure to draw on Bristol paper!!! :thumbup:I use it too!... :hi:

 JRFortson - 07/05/09, 00:25 reply
Hmmm...remind me to ask you a few things about it, ha!

 vividec - 05/05/09, 22:38 reply
Stunning! :oO: :oO: :oO:Humans don't draw like this!!! I know you're one of those green ugly creaturs hiding in the "Rick-Fortson-dress"!! :guffaw: :guffaw: :hug: :hug:

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 23:34 reply
:*z: Lo Shhhh. ..you sono non suppone per dire nessuno! il lol, disegnerò Tom Selleck prossimo, dalla mostra di PI di Bottiglione. Intendevo disegnare Bill Murray vicino. Ma, devo disegnare COME sento ha ispirato QUEL giorno. Non buffo come un'immagine può muoverla un giorno, ma così molto un altro? Parlare presto - Rick :grin: :laugh: :hi:

 vividec - 07/05/09, 22:39 reply
Riccardo! Ma parli l'italiano benissimo! :ok: :ok: :roll: :grin: :D :laugh: :guffaw:Hey look out for new Vivi stuff... :laugh: :hi:

 JRFortson - 07/05/09, 23:16 reply
Can I buy a vowel? :laugh:ha! I'll have my eyes peeled for new Vivi-star art!!! :*z: 8-) :oO: :grin: :hi: :blowkiss:

 vividec - 08/05/09, 00:02 reply
Yeah...vivi-rubbish! Look,look it's coming! It's a crazy one this time! I'll check tomorrow morning befor work...buona notte Riccardo! :cry: :cry: :zz: :zz:

 HelenaFan - 05/05/09, 23:12 reply
:whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip:

 JRFortson - 05/05/09, 23:31 reply
Hey thanks Helen!!! :grin: :hi: :blowkiss:

 didgiv - 06/05/09, 14:11 reply
wow, great job ! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

 JRFortson - 06/05/09, 15:42 reply
TYVM...very kind! :grin:

 Sofya - 06/05/09, 14:40 reply
:oO: :oO: :oO: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :roll: :roll: :blowkiss: :blowkiss: :blowkiss:

 JRFortson - 06/05/09, 15:43 reply
Hey Sofya...thanks so much! :grin: :hi: :blowkiss:

 JUD - 06/05/09, 15:29 reply
Another beautiful tres really magnificent realisation jr you really has a lot of talent :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :*D: :*D: :*D: :*D: :*D: :*D: :hi: :hi: :hi:

 JRFortson - 06/05/09, 15:43 reply
lol...thanks bro!!! You too!! :grin:

 666natasha666 - 06/05/09, 21:58 reply
wow! excellent! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

 JRFortson - 07/05/09, 00:24 reply
Thanks a BUNCH!!! :grin: :hi:

 seizeart - 06/05/09, 23:42 reply
Splendid :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

 JRFortson - 07/05/09, 00:24 reply
hey thanks a LOT!!!

 Claudine - 07/05/09, 13:29 reply
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :blowkiss: :blowkiss: :blowkiss:

 JRFortson - 07/05/09, 17:52 reply
Thanks Claudine!!! :grin: :hi: :blowkiss:

 chantal084 - 08/05/09, 13:22 reply
great work!!! bravo Rick! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :cute: :blowkiss: :blowkiss:

 JRFortson - 08/05/09, 17:45 reply
Thanks Chantal!!! :grin: :hi: :blowkiss:

 chantal084 - 09/05/09, 13:38 reply
:cute: :blowkiss: :blowkiss: :blowkiss: :hi:

 ANNE-MARIE35 - 08/05/09, 17:48 reply
then muscled hunk he is well ... Still your beautiful portrait, I like the contrasts, the facial expression is remarkable, you have a talent unique, I love, it has a light very seductive, very good work .. Congratulations, I am sending you kisses miles tenderness filled my great friend Rick :love: :love: :love: :*D: :*D: :*D: :*D: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :blowkiss: :blowkiss: :blowkiss: :blowkiss: :blowkiss: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss:

 JRFortson - 08/05/09, 18:31 reply
:guffaw: ;xD Hey AM!! Where u been? I miss your comments. Busy this week with work. Should post a new one tomorrow? Talk soon? Rick :grin: :hi: :blowkiss:

 ANNE-MARIE35 - 08/05/09, 18:37 reply
I'm back RICK, I'll wait your new design tomorrow with impatience, I put a new drawing in my gallery tomorrow, I hope that you enjoy, you changed your avatar, I love, love muscled men, yet all my congratulations for your wonderful design that so charmed me once again .. soft Mille bisous my friend RICK :ok: :ok: :ok: ;xD ;xD :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :blowkiss: :blowkiss: :blowkiss: :blowkiss: :blowkiss: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss:

 JRFortson - 08/05/09, 19:39 reply
Awesome! I will look forward to seeing it! I will email u mine too first, as usual, you are on my art update email distribution list :grin: :hi: :kiss: :blowkiss:

 ANNE-MARIE35 - 09/05/09, 10:52 reply
a thousand times thank you my great friend Rick, you're a great artist out of the ordinary, and you are of the utmost kindness, you know how you account for me, a thousand tender kisses my friend RICK :ok: :ok: :love: :love: :love: :*D: :*D: :*D: :blowkiss: :blowkiss: :blowkiss: :blowkiss: :blowkiss: :blowkiss: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss:

 majka - 09/05/09, 10:43 reply
beautiful :clap: :clap: :clap: :thumbup: :thumbup: :blowkiss: :blowkiss: :hi:

 JRFortson - 09/05/09, 21:46 reply
TYVM!!!

 Christine - 10/05/09, 11:23 reply
Very nice Rick is this paper taking you to the end product a little faster. I used to take about eight hours on a drawing but now I can complete it in about average three hours. The speed will come eventually but practice,practice, practice will increase your production time. Keep trying to enlarge the drawings I think about 8x10 will give you some easement too it will actually go better for you. Oh go for it you are a diamond in the rough great talent and a super person :clap: :clap: :clap:

 Christine - 10/05/09, 11:33 reply
Oh I forgot to add for a better black try soft carbon pencil or even try using charcoal I do use the lighter fluid and blend with it and of course I like to use graphite powder for a nice soft gray wash. With the lighter fluid. It won't mar the paper like water or spit will. I guess it is sort of like a water color technique minus the water. For blending I use soft tissue some paper towel, anything soft to blend on the smooth bristol paper. Love the stuff and don't forget about the stonehendge paper tablets and matt fixative to fix the end product. You are already leaps and bounds ahead of me and one of the best on this site my dear friend!!!

 Christine - 10/05/09, 11:45 reply
Here I go again Rick do you have a Hobby Lobby near you? Try Sketch and Wash pencil. It is good for blacks on Bristol Smooth paper. You can use it with the lighter fluid from the plastic bottle from a small cap. No residue, no waste and a faster rendering experiment!!!!

 JRFortson - 10/05/09, 14:35 reply
lol...I clicked reply on your 1st post, got here and saw the other 2 and thought...crap, did I NOT answer her other posts? I really try not to leave people hanging. Anywho...I'm falling in LOVE with Bristol!!! It's works lighter, so you must use darker pencils, at least that's the message it's sending me? I actually do use all sorts of things to blend. Torchilons, Tortillions, Paper towel, toilet paper, Make-up foam applicators, cotton, q-tips...um...leave any out? :guffaw: I notice my speed picking up...IF I want it to? They used to take longer, I know that much. Don't know about lighter fluid, will try. Speaking of, I PROMISE to try color. I've had a basic set, unopened for months. I will also try charcoal too. Here is what I will post later this morning. Finished it last night. PS...one of best on site? WOW...I don't believe that, but TYVM! Oh and Happy mother's day!! Take a peak here? ricksdrawings.blogspot.com/2009/05/tom-selleck.html

 Christine - 10/05/09, 17:10 reply
Okay Rick I am going to the blog right now. No you didn't miss my comment I just kept thinking of things to tell you dear. Hey anything you do is going to be great your an expert and with practice who knows!!!!!!!!!

 JRFortson - 10/05/09, 17:22 reply
ha, no probs Chris. You are too kind! You know, only those who know that I've only been drawing for 6 months know to say what I could become? :laugh: Because to my friends and family, I walk on graphite water!!! :guffaw: :oO: :grin: :hi: :blowkiss:

 Christine - 10/05/09, 17:32 reply
You walk on graphite water to me too Rick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 JRFortson - 10/05/09, 17:37 reply
ha, too funny!!! Just started this one. 3 stage pics so far of John Cleese. What u think? ricksdrawings.blogspot.com/2009/05/john-cleese.html

 Christine - 12/05/09, 12:42 reply
Heading there now Rick!!!

 jpoulos2561 - 10/05/09, 20:51 reply
really good - it captures as you often do, the spark of personality that defines - here, it's intelligent insolence & mirth :hi: :) :whip: :thumbup:

 JRFortson - 10/05/09, 21:28 reply
lol...THANKS John!!! Well put! I just started using Strathmore's Bristol and I love it!!! :grin: :hi:

 BelieversPrince - 12/05/09, 04:52 reply
amazing, brilliant work

 JRFortson - 12/05/09, 06:11 reply
Thanks a lot Prince!!! :grin:

 Evarcha - 21/05/09, 01:06 reply
I scrolled and scrolled and scrolled down your comments to tell you what you've already heard but will tell you that 1 more time: Awesome. Caddyshack is one of my all time favourite movies. 'Be the ball Danny' 'Gunga le gunga' 'Parrrrrrrp!' the last one was ultimately crude but OH so funny I love your stuff, and i adore a style that's consistant

 JRFortson - 21/05/09, 01:52 reply
Yeah I had that movie in mind when I did Chevy. I did Rodney, but not from the movie, and I did do Ted Knight screaming about the gopher lol. I have a good Bill Murray in mind of course. Thanks! Yeah you will love this site! I know it was a missing piece to my drawing experience that is usually done alone? When people who don't draw say...WOW that's one thing, but when accomplished like minded artist give u their option, it means more. You do really good work!!! Keep it up and welcome to stars!!!

 Helenadiva - 21/05/09, 22:59 reply
OMG this is SO him - just perfect!! You've chosen some great subjects for your gallery. I could spend a long time in there :D :clap: :clap: :clap: :whip: :whip: :whip: :hi:

 JRFortson - 21/05/09, 23:33 reply
Thank YOU!!! THis was a "young Chevy" I want to do one of him from the Vacation series one day? Glad you like my stuff :grin: :hi:

 Helenadiva - 22/05/09, 00:18 reply
Oh yes that would be great - especially if you can capture that deadpan expression of his that just cracks me up!

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