@Owen: Yeah. I say I need more practice as I know I can produce better drawings, but I got a bit OTT with the tablet today and couldn't interpret the light on the face that was missing from the photo, so it looks a bit flat to me. I'm just a perfectionist.
What amazes me is the 2 hours it took you to produce this. I could draw the contour in 2 hours, as I would spend a lot of time trying to get the proportions correct. I have friends who can draw like you with your speed, and it's definitely cultivated talent. Some work hard, but can never seem to break through and produce a drawing like you have with so little effort.
Actually I think this is terrible. Absolutely awful. The man has no talent. Call that illustration? Scribbles. Who let this chap on dribbble? The shading is all wrong. And where are the bags under the eyes and the blotchy skin that I know so well? And the silly hat?
I've had a tendency to resist tablet drawing (I quite like pen/pencil on paper) but you and the iPad are making me curious about it again.
I think part of it may be the need to be using a newer Wacom tablet as the one I've played with is eons old. That and I'm curious about what kind of work could be done on the iPad.
Anyway, wonderful stuff, thanks for sharing and inspiring.
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First play with my new Wacom Intuos 4 tablet. Couple of hours drawing from a poorly lit photo. More practice needed methinks.
5 months ago
Oh man, awesome. I just got me a tablet myself. You've inspired me to try and draw photographs.
5 months ago
"More practice needed"? Are you kidding? By all means, keep at it, but this is very good indeed. No false modesty, please. Now have a cup of tea.
5 months ago
This. Is. Amazing. More of this please!
5 months ago
Awesome!
5 months ago
Fantastic! Looks great Simon.
5 months ago
Wow.
5 months ago
Wow... What Tim said.
5 months ago
"First play"?! Impressive sir!
5 months ago
Are you feeling the love?
5 months ago
That is fantastic, Simon! I cant even begin to think how you went about doing such a thing. You gotta tout your sketching skills!
5 months ago
@Owen: Yeah. I say I need more practice as I know I can produce better drawings, but I got a bit OTT with the tablet today and couldn't interpret the light on the face that was missing from the photo, so it looks a bit flat to me. I'm just a perfectionist.
5 months ago
Outstanding!
5 months ago
Trying to find a superlative that hasn't already been used... How about the Will-Ferrell-as-James-Lipton classic: scrumtrilescent.
5 months ago
i love the effect drawing over a photo gives, i can't really describe it but i love this effect. Lovely done!
5 months ago
That is fantastic, especially for a first attempt with the tablet.
5 months ago
Yes.
5 months ago
so great! This is a great illo
5 months ago
It's an amazing drawing, don't be so hard on yourself man ;-)
5 months ago
"More practice needed" is just Simon's way of telling us all how insignificant our skills are in comparison to his. And he's right.
5 months ago
@Dan: As if I'd be that arrogant ;)
5 months ago
Now we know why you left.
5 months ago
Wow, first time? I can't wait to see some of the stuff that you approve of.
5 months ago
Wow cubed. I wish I could draw something besides letters and words. Like your face.
5 months ago
First time?
I give up. I'm off to work in a petrol station or whatever.
5 months ago
Nothing wrong with being a perfectionist, but this is very good.
5 months ago
Aww bloody hell. You can draw too!
5 months ago
Oh my rocking.
5 months ago
This is awesome!
5 months ago
Impressive.
5 months ago
Dang... my first play with a Wacom looked like kindergarden scribbles... my hat is off to you, sir. *lifts hat and bows*
5 months ago
AMAZING!
5 months ago
Incredibly realistic.
5 months ago
this is right up my alley! I love my wacom intuos, its the best bar the cintiq imo. Good fun!
5 months ago
Rock on.
5 months ago
I've never had a good go drawing on the tablet before, that's pretty awesome Simon
5 months ago
I think my skills in comparison to other full-fledged designers just went from "kid with crayons" to "caveman with burnt stick"
That's great Simon, and given your comments, I can't wait to see what else you do!
5 months ago
awe.fucking.some
5 months ago
What amazes me is the 2 hours it took you to produce this. I could draw the contour in 2 hours, as I would spend a lot of time trying to get the proportions correct. I have friends who can draw like you with your speed, and it's definitely cultivated talent. Some work hard, but can never seem to break through and produce a drawing like you have with so little effort.
5 months ago
What can I say that hasn't already been said? Awesome, Simon. Awesome.
5 months ago
looks like David Walliams from a distance
5 months ago
You're looking pretty beardy these days.
Also, splendid work.
5 months ago
Not very stodgy! Where's the cup of tea? and the woman's clothes for comedic effect?
5 months ago
Wow! You never mentioned you had talent! You should do something with that, mate. :)
5 months ago
Actually I think this is terrible. Absolutely awful. The man has no talent. Call that illustration? Scribbles. Who let this chap on dribbble? The shading is all wrong. And where are the bags under the eyes and the blotchy skin that I know so well? And the silly hat?
5 months ago
Crikey. That's a bit good. More drawings, please!
5 months ago
Umm yes, agree with Elliot "Crikey". Love this. You may draw me next, I give you permission. ;)
5 months ago
Matthew: Send me a big, good-quality picture then.
5 months ago
I've said it before and I'll say it again:
This is bloody marvellous.
5 months ago
He's right, I have to practice more to get anywhere near this. That and perhaps get some sort of talent infusion.
5 months ago
Hey, where is the roll-up?
5 months ago
This is seriously amazing.
5 months ago
Lovely sketch Simon, truly lovely.
5 months ago
Very nice!
5 months ago
Awesome, Collin!
5 months ago
DON'T CALL ME "COLIN"
5 months ago
Simon, thanks for posting your digital sketches.
I've had a tendency to resist tablet drawing (I quite like pen/pencil on paper) but you and the iPad are making me curious about it again.
I think part of it may be the need to be using a newer Wacom tablet as the one I've played with is eons old. That and I'm curious about what kind of work could be done on the iPad.
Anyway, wonderful stuff, thanks for sharing and inspiring.
5 months ago
Wow!
5 months ago
Well done!
4 months ago