A portrait of...fleabert

[billyskank]

Fleabert asked me to draw her a long time ago, and I finally got around to it. First of all I was very privileged simply to have a picture of her not pulling a silly face, or asleep, or kissing a strange-looking vegetable... ;)

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=4742004

As you can see she is really beautiful. Here is my attempt:



I hope you like it, fleabert! :loveya:

[wildhorses]

1. another nice job, billyskank

I am sure fleabert will love it!!!

[billyskank]

3. Thanks!

:bounce:

[flvegan]

2. A great portrait of a very attractive woman.

Well done.

[billyskank]

4. Thanks!

:D

[Call Me Wesley]

5. Great portrait!

:thumbsup: How big is it if you don't mind me asking?

[billyskank]

7. Thanks Wes!

It's A4 sized, if that means anything to you continentals. About 30cm x 20cm. :)

[Call Me Wesley]

9. LOL, yes, it does mean a lot.

A4 is quite standard here. ;)

That's great, since I can only imagine how much talent it needs to go from post-it size to bigger size and even improving the quality. It's much easier to do small sizes than big ones. Hat's off. That's really great!

[billyskank]

10. There's a funny thing

I find it easier to draw pictures on a larger piece of paper. Post-it notes are too constricted, and trying to cram the detail in is a challenge. But I do need a good picture to do a large drawing from.

I imagine if I were to go full-sized that would be a different story altogether. But A4 is the largest thing I can get in my scanner, so that's the size for me... ;)

[Call Me Wesley]

15. That's not a funny but a good thing, actually.

My drawing days have long passed, but I always found it easier to be small and just couldn't do anything large.

[LaurenG]

6. BillySkank!

This is an excellent portrait. I bet fleabert will LOVE it too.:hi:

[billyskank]

8. Thanks OB!

:hi:

[Maddy McCall]

11. Beautiful eyes.

You have a talent for capturing the eyes just perfectly.

[billyskank]

12. Thanks!

:)

[bridgit]

13. you've completely captured fleabert's inclination to post demure...

jpegs on the www :thumbsup:

[billyskank]

16. Thanks!

:)

[SeattleGirl]

14. Great drawing, billy!!

You are really good! :loveya:

[billyskank]

17. Thanks SG!

:loveya: :hi:

[khashka]

18. Great Billy!

I think you captured the kindness that shines out of her eyes.

Eyes can be so expressive and yet that can be the most difficult thing to show.


I'm sure she'll be pleased :)

Khash.

[billyskank]

19. Hey Khash!

Thanks.

I'm glad you decided not to leave. :)

[khashka]

20. How could I leave?

There are so many people I haven't annoyed yet!


Khash.

[billyskank]

21. That's the spirit!

:bounce:

[billyskank]

22. Kick for fleabert

:bounce:

[Schema Thing]

23. Awwwwwwwwe, what a beauty!

[billyskank]

28. Yes she is

:)

[u4ic]

24. She is stunning!

and so is your portrait, billy! It looks EXACTLY like her!

You just keep getting better and better! :bounce:

[billyskank]

29. Hey u4ic!

Thanks. :hi:

[LaurenG]

25. kick for fleabert

[Call Me Wesley]

26. Another kick. (nt)

[IntravenousDemilo]

27. Nice pencil work

And she looks SO much prettier than the other Dilbert characters.

[billyskank]

30. Thanks!

Yes! I like her even more than Ratbert! :rofl:

[Jamastiene]

31. That's awesome!

You are a true artist, billyskank. Wow, you never cease to amaze me. Brilliant mathematician and a talented artist. What other amazing powers do you possess? I would love it if you would draw something for me. Wow!

[billyskank]

32. Wow thanks!

:blush:

I can also make things levitate with my mind. ;) :P

If you want a drawing then I need a picture. :)

[Jamastiene]

37. This is the best one I have in digital form right now.

My knee is sort of in the way. Wow, you are good.



I'd love to learn the levitation with mind power trick. Any tips? ;D

[billyskank]

39. I must be missing something

I see no picture there! :)

[Jamastiene]

40. Oops, I fixed it. My bad.

I forgot to add the link. It's there now. Sorry. :blush:

[billyskank]

33. Kick

:bounce:

[Robeson]

34. Fleabert is gorgeous......

....:-)

[billyskank]

36. She sure is

:)

[Hissyspit]

35. She's a cutie.

[billyskank]

38. For sure

:)

[Cannikin]

41. Great job. I wish I had that talent.

[billyskank]

42. Thanks!

:bounce:

[billyskank]

43. Kick

:bounce:

[billyskank]

44. Kick again

:bounce:

[tjwmason]

45. Not that you're a shameless attention whore....

:P


B.T.W. great picture. :thumbsup:

[billyskank]

46. I am a shameless attention whore!!!

And don't you forget it! :P

Thanks. :)

[billyskank]

47. Kicking again

because I am a shameless attention whore and you all know it :P

[LaraMN]

48. Beautiful! I love it!

Gorgeous gal with delightful dimples! Very nice work, Billy!

[billyskank]

49. Thanks Lara!

:hi:

[Heidi]

50. Beautiful!

Billy, you're getting really, really good at this. What kind of paper are you using? What kind of pencil? Incredible! :thumbsup:

(:hug:)

[billyskank]

51. Thanks Heidi!

I think I must have been doing this in a previous life. :)

I am using regular A4 printer paper. That is the largest size I can fit in my scanner, anyway. I use two pencils: one standard hardness (HB) pencil for the initial sketch and for any subsequent outlining, and one softer 4B pencil for the shading.

I am so happy to see you! :hug:

[fleabert]

52. I LOVE IT!

:huge gigantic smooches:

thank you so much! I have never seen a drawing of myself, it's weird how it is so different from a photo, yet captures so much! You are the best!

sorry it took me so long to get to see it- I have been out of town since Friday- what a treat to come home to this!

:hug:

[billyskank]

53. Hey fleabert!

I am so glad you like it. It was a real pleasure (not to mention an honour) to draw you! :hug:

[fleabert]

54. I don't like it.

I LOVE IT!

any chance you'd be interested in trying out a doggie portrait? Flea has wanted to pose her whole life- but she insists that it be a nude...

:rofl:

[billyskank]

55. Hmmm. I've never done a dog before!

:D

[fleabert]

57. best idea for a copycat thread ever!

:rofl:

[AlCzervik]

56. Flea, there is going to be a meetup in sacramento on april 1st

hope you can go.

[fleabert]

58. yea! I'll have to see if I can get there, I moved two months ago

to the bay area, but it isn't far...relatively at least. details?