MrDan Posted July 9, 2018 Posted July 9, 2018 So a couple people on here know already that I’m also an artist. I generally work in graphite and tend to do portraits that make me happy or remind me of a good time in life. Hopefully I’m not posting too much; just wanted to share. Enjoy! 7 Quote
Trappeur Posted July 10, 2018 Posted July 10, 2018 Your drawings are beautiful Mr. Dan....I especially liked the one of the guy holding the drink. What is graphite? Pencil drawings or chalk? And that is great to show who you are and what you do. We LOVE pictures.... Got any more? Trappeur 1 Quote
MrDan Posted July 10, 2018 Author Posted July 10, 2018 14 minutes ago, Trappeur said: Your drawings are beautiful Mr. Dan....I especially liked the one of the guy holding the drink. What is graphite? Pencil drawings or chalk? And that is great to show who you are and what you do. We LOVE pictures.... Got any more? Trappeur Thats The Dude from The Big Lebowski! Graphite is pencil, or what most people call lead. I do add a little charcoal or chalk now and then. And I’ve always got more! Maybe next I’ll share some of my paper mâché sculpture! 3 Quote
Hopie Posted July 10, 2018 Posted July 10, 2018 REALLY beautiful, Mr. Dan...yep, we wanna' see MORE! I think it was...Nick Nolte that played The Big Lebowski? Quote
Trappeur Posted July 10, 2018 Posted July 10, 2018 Really! Omg, the expressions of the facial features are unbelievable. That little girl is so precious. The one at the top with the wild hair doo looks like me first thing in the morning.... Trappeur 1 Quote
MrDan Posted July 10, 2018 Author Posted July 10, 2018 9 minutes ago, Hopie said: REALLY beautiful, Mr. Dan...yep, we wanna' see MORE! I think it was...Nick Nolte that played The Big Lebowski? Oh my...no! Jeff Bridges was Lebowski. A must watch for those who haven’t yet, or haven’t in a while. I think everyone should aspire to be like The Dude, lol And thank you! 7 minutes ago, Trappeur said: Really! Omg, the expressions of the facial features are unbelievable. That little girl is so precious. The one at the top with the wild hair doo looks like me first thing in the morning.... Trappeur Thank you! That precious little thing is now my 10 year old monster, lol. I only mostly kid. And the wild haired one is Beetlejuice! I’ve always liked to say the only person with worse hair is my mother in law, and that’s not just in the morning! 1 Quote
Trappeur Posted July 10, 2018 Posted July 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, MrDan said: Oh my...no! Jeff Bridges was Lebowski. A must watch for those who haven’t yet, or haven’t in a while. I think everyone should aspire to be like The Dude, lol And thank you! Thank you! That precious little thing is now my 10 year old monster, lol. I only mostly kid. And the wild haired one is Beetlejuice! I’ve always liked to say the only person with worse hair is my mother in law, and that’s not just in the morning! You bad! lol...your mother in law? lol Trappeur 1 Quote
ncraiders Posted July 10, 2018 Posted July 10, 2018 Those are all some beautiful pictures. I envy people with artistic talent. I can't draw to save my life. Heck i can even make stick people look horrible. 1 1 Quote
Hopie Posted July 10, 2018 Posted July 10, 2018 Ahhh...yes, it was Jeff Bridges. I am thinking about a different movie...the one where Nolte played a homeless guy? Quote
MrDan Posted July 10, 2018 Author Posted July 10, 2018 9 hours ago, Hopie said: Ahhh...yes, it was Jeff Bridges. I am thinking about a different movie...the one where Nolte played a homeless guy? Down and Out in Beverly Hills! Now that you mention it, they are kind of similar looking! Another good flick too, lol 1 Quote
Jcandleattic Posted July 10, 2018 Posted July 10, 2018 20 hours ago, MrDan said: Hopefully I’m not posting too much; just wanted to share I don't think there is such a thing as posting too much. Beautiful work! 1 Quote
Jcandleattic Posted July 10, 2018 Posted July 10, 2018 FYI - The Big Lebowski is a GREAT movie. I loved Jeff Bridges, Steve Buscemi, and John Goodman in that movie. Anytime I have a White Russian I think about The Dude. 1 Quote
Sunday Posted July 10, 2018 Posted July 10, 2018 I Love Audrey and Seymour!!...haven't thought of little shop of horrors in years Feed me, Seymour... Feed me all night long - That's right, boy! - You can do it! ...Feed me. You are a fantastic artist and I CAN"T WAIT to see your paper mache!!! 2 Quote
barbaranj Posted July 10, 2018 Posted July 10, 2018 OMG. What a treat to see your amazing talent! Please keep posting! 👍 1 Quote
Jcandleattic Posted July 10, 2018 Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, MrDan said: @Jcandleattic If that’s the case... HAHA Love it. You are very talented. His poor car by the end of that movie. Reminded me of the car in Blues Brothers. The Dude just could not catch a break!! And he was so chill... LOL Now I need to go watch the movie again. The only part of that movie I didn't really like was when he was hallucinating was sliding down the bowling ally under all the Vegas girls' legs. It's been about 5 years since I've watched, though, so yeah, definitely time for a rewatch! Do you ever watch cake decorating shows? One I watched with Ace of Cakes, Duff Goldman (the owner) did a cake of a big toe with green polish and a bowling pin background, and a White Russian glass next to it. When others looked confused or would ask him why or what it was, all he'd say was "watch Big Labowski" LOL I could have sworn the cake looked better than this, but here's an image - Edited July 10, 2018 by Jcandleattic 1 Quote
MrDan Posted July 10, 2018 Author Posted July 10, 2018 @Jcandleattic Yes! That is the best cake ever! lol I rewatch The Big Lebowski about once a month. It’s my way of trying to channel my inner Dude-ness! Quote
Sarah S Posted July 12, 2018 Posted July 12, 2018 Fantastic artwork! Graphite is a tough medium, IMO, when you eliminate color it's tougher to get shading and perspective right. Thanks for sharing, it's a treat to view! 1 Quote
MrDan Posted July 13, 2018 Author Posted July 13, 2018 35 minutes ago, Sarah S said: Fantastic artwork! Graphite is a tough medium, IMO, when you eliminate color it's tougher to get shading and perspective right. Thanks for sharing, it's a treat to view! Thanks! Its funny, because when I try to work in color I get so confused, lol. I can do maybe two colors, but that’s pushing it. Candles has been the first real use of color in awhile, aside from some of my paper mâché works. Quote
kandlekrazy Posted July 13, 2018 Posted July 13, 2018 Awesome artwork.!! I love the black & white shading, sometimes even a great picture changed to black & white makes it all the better. 1 Quote
iansmommaya Posted July 13, 2018 Posted July 13, 2018 Oh man those are nice! And for me, there isn't sharing too much. 1 Quote
Candybee Posted July 14, 2018 Posted July 14, 2018 (edited) Absolutely stunning work! Bravo!! I especially love the child's portrait and the suddenly Seymour! Made me smile!! Edited July 14, 2018 by Candybee 1 Quote
Crafty1_AJ Posted August 12, 2018 Posted August 12, 2018 This is excellent artwork! Kudos! My favorite is the little girl. 1 Quote
Jenni Wix Posted August 13, 2018 Posted August 13, 2018 Rick Moranis & Audrey II 💚. So fun to see. All of these are great, Dan. The Dude Abides! Quote
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