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Childhood

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Childhood
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This one goes to Elite, GFXartist sponsor Grafiker :) He has advised me to draw a wolf to practise drawing and to spend more time on it.... I've tried to follow his advices, but I'm still too lazy... :(
As always, my scanner has eaten the light areas, so the contrast has been adjusted in PS CS .... It's not as good as the original, but I like it. Wolves are too cute :) I hope you'll like it too :)
HB - 6B pencils, 17 hours of work.

Thanks to National Geographic for the photo reference.
Wichita, Kansas
1996
Joel Sartore
 
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Avatar Beckett

 06/20/05 @933

First!! YESSS!!!
wow You know I love this!!! I think it is definately elite worthy!
 
Avatar Diane

 06/20/05 @936

Thanks a lot Beckett but it's not elite worthy, it's just an excercise with a cute baby wolf
 
Avatar Mizia

 06/20/05 @939

wow, amazing!
it looks great,
eye of this sweet wolf looks really realistic,butterfly, everything looks realistic!
fantastic
 
Avatar darturbrain

 06/20/05 @941

what the.... i mean... its....how???
you know what... you are a god like ei en and shyam......nevertheless....
its amazing! fantastic!
i got a question... how can u draw it without smudging it with ur hand?
and how did u do the white fur hairs?
5/5
 
Avatar Alterpha

 06/20/05 @945

Very good drawing skills, this is my favorite piece that you've done so far.
 
Avatar Diane

 06/20/05 @945

I've smudged the background to do a "focus effect" on the wolf.... The white fur hairs have been done with an eraser :)
I'm not a god :p
Thanks a lot Darturbrain, Mizia and Alterpha
 
Avatar ju-lien

 06/20/05 @946

nice my love!
 
Avatar Diane

 06/20/05 @947

Hehehe Thank you baby
 
Avatar ei-en

 06/20/05 @957

amazing work golden girl 5/5
 
Avatar Diane

 06/20/05 @957

Thanks Nėkro
 
Avatar maham

 06/21/05 @963

Yeah absolutely wonderful, i remember this picture which you used for reference its nice, i think i saw it on national geographic website. Wonderful drawing.
 
Avatar CalinnVojnngat

 06/21/05 @001

this is wonderful baby *___________* really wonderful, no words, +9
 
Avatar thienbao

 06/21/05 @008

Niiice! that's a hard photo to draw from, but you've nicely pulled it off. Great job!
 
Avatar Picaro3

 06/21/05 @031

amazing, excellent, wonderfull, hectic, awsome, breath taking, superb,
tres jolie, fantastic,.....
lol
 
Avatar SandraS

 06/21/05 @050

Very very very very very good! You are my Godess! *worship* :)
 
Avatar powernemo

 06/21/05 @050

WOW pretty stunning! FANTASTIC! (thumbup)
 
Avatar egyptianlotus

 06/21/05 @071

Simply amazing. At first I thought it was a photo. Im in awe
 
Avatar Madanapale

 06/21/05 @073

A Wonderful work....Excelllent details and beautiful lighting!! ...top marks.
Carlos
 
Avatar BioWorkZ

 06/21/05 @122

Just amazing. How do you find time to pump out so much work? I love it. +5/5 I can't find anything wrong with this drawing. Great job.
 
Avatar beatrizmatar

 06/21/05 @154

Charming. Is a beautiful work sweetie. The puppy is adorable.
You know I adore pets. all my points.
 
Avatar skulpturro

 06/21/05 @169

I'm glad to see so much well-deserved support for your talent, this piece makes me want to draw wildlife again :)
How about that? You're talented, not-ugly, AND inspirational!
Nice choice of a darker 'color' for the butterfly, it keeps it the focus of both the wolf cub and your viewers, a lighter shade would have been lost.
 
Avatar ARTOONATOR

 06/21/05 @356

ditto
 
Avatar shyamshriram

 06/21/05 @402

LOVELY :) great details...love the eye expressions ! (thumbup) keep it up girl :)
 
Avatar maytree

 06/21/05 @416

so many details, very skilled drawing, my congratulation!
 
Avatar Im-Trying

 06/21/05 @421

:o
 
Avatar Diane

 06/21/05 @437

Wooooow!!! Thank you sooooo much people I didn't expect that with this drawing....
maham : yes, the reference have been taken on National Geographic website, you're right ;)
Skulpturro : yes please Draw wildlife If you want, there are lots of cute photos on the National Geographic website ;)
Thank you very much again everybody
 
Avatar BK-Bryan

 06/21/05 @518

hey this is really really good~!! the technique and skills u possess is simply awesome~! 8/8
 
Avatar Diane

 06/21/05 @524

Thanks a lot BK-Bryan
 
Avatar Fooxoo

 06/21/05 @524

I almost never give tens, but here you go + 10.

Fantastic.
 
Avatar Diane

 06/21/05 @526

Wow, Thank you soooo much Edite
 
Avatar Medrano

 06/21/05 @611

That's a wonderfull drawing Diane!! +10
 
Avatar Diane

 06/21/05 @613

Thank you sooo much Medrano
 
Klimyntris

 06/21/05 @656

Wow this picture rocks.. I love the playful intensity in the wolf's eyes
 
Avatar rychelander

 06/21/05 @670

Again, I'm just amazed at your technical abilities. Fabulous work once again. I know you spent a lot of time on it, but would the lower paw be more effective more highly detailed, I see it's not in the picture due to depth of field? I'm just thinking out loud here. All my points again...
 
Avatar cupcake

 06/21/05 @716

Excellent Diane
Top Mark
 
Avatar Jane

 06/21/05 @736

Great! I love the eye; it looks so realistic. :)
 
FlakeR

 06/21/05 @738

I love ur work =) Had to became a member, so i could tell u. I dont got words for it... U got real talent!
 
Avatar shakadelic

 06/21/05 @825

nice work love it and i like dogs a lot so i had to leave a comment
 
Avatar Xris

 06/21/05 @850

PIcks jaw off lap..... ! Wow! +10
 
Avatar eremita

 06/21/05 @862

WoW! This is just superb! The expression on dog's face is beautiful! I love dogs, it is a german shepperd? because if it is I will start crying right now! :( I miss Rocky! This drawing is full of innosence and Life! The DOF and the details are amazing! +10/10 I would give you a 1000 if I could!
 
Avatar XavierSkater

 06/22/05 @977

Excellent work in realism. Props mi amiga
 
Avatar kittyKat

 06/22/05 @998

BOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
did you jump?
good
10+
 
Avatar ClaraSoto

 06/22/05 @169

OMG !!!! Looks like a picture !!!!! Congratulations!!!
 
Avatar elf

 06/22/05 @362

really sweet:)
All dogs are sweet, if they don't barking and running to you
 
Avatar Linus

 06/22/05 @426

i'm really late to comment this =)

i love this one! such an accurate drawing with such love to the detail.. great diane. you're truely talented!
 
Avatar marla

 06/22/05 @482

so sweet =)
 
Avatar Diane

 06/22/05 @499

I'm sorry I won't have internet during two weeks. I won't be able to reply comments. Thank you everybody.
 
Avatar Maidith

 06/22/05 @529

Excellent drawing!
so cute and such a love to detail. <3
 
Avatar RobertVovk

 06/22/05 @882

This is a dream from my childhood, very very nice. (paint) 10e7/5
 
Avatar audentia

 06/23/05 @983

Soooo beautiful! Diane, this is my favorite of yours. It's so full of joy and life!:) I'm saving this! Amazing!:) My max:)
 
Avatar emagery

 06/23/05 @113

this artwork is totally no fair at all! meanie!
 
Avatar Absolute-naut

 06/23/05 @337

wonderful draw, perfect details (for example, dog eye), realy great ! +9
 
Avatar snagt

 06/23/05 @430

yep, really beautiful! it's great you can do this with pencil!
 
Avatar EmmaLB

 06/23/05 @554

This is lovely! i like the way you didn't put loads of detail into the grass (what I would have stupidly done), because now the focus really is on this young cub. great!
 
Avatar MetalMonkey

 06/23/05 @607

You say it's only an excercise well damn, I will never be able to draw at that level ever. What can I say, It tells a story so well and easly, the tittle "Childhood" sums the image up perfectly too. As a tumbnail it looked as if it was a photo. Unbelivable!
 
Avatar Stormchild

 06/23/05 @957

Amazing! Your dynamic range is excellent. The wisps of white (lit-up) hair against the darker backgrounds are a really nice touch. Great job maintaining the detail in the fur, with very precise lines of alternating shade.
 
Avatar chrispis

 06/24/05 @639

very good!!!
 
Avatar OXXID

 06/24/05 @948

Cute :)
Exelent work (thumbup)
Top Marks!
 
Avatar Mirahj

 06/25/05 @630

7/7 The skill you demonstrate here to create such sharp highlights is impressive! Not to mention, the picture itself is a winner. Nice job & keep up the beautiful work!
 
Avatar Dax

 06/25/05 @648

Oh my my the sweetness! :)
The result is splendid! (thumbup)
 
Avatar eterna2

 06/25/05 @769

this is fantastic!
 
mks5958

 06/26/05 @120

Wonderful! Thank you so much.
 
Avatar bellas

 06/26/05 @461

nope i don't like drawing but i like photo :p you know the errors because i comment to you in the saywhat (eye and wolf structure) and please not draw from a (c) photo Guidelines are for all users :( exist hundred stock photos in the WWW for practice.
 
Avatar ratcatcher

 06/26/05 @862

All is said above! Great! +5/5!!!!!
 
Avatar temnik

 06/27/05 @402

I like it a lot! It's very cute wolfie! Little things are beautiful!
+5/5
 
Avatar xandervlad

 06/28/05 @283

Very beautiful and inspiring. Looks alive. You're mastering the technique. Excelente work.! +20 ...only if i could vote that score!!
+5/5
 
Avatar prady

 06/28/05 @522

wow nice work

keep it up
 
Avatar Simba

 06/28/05 @790

i hate to be so late in watching thisssss....
as usual Diane WOnderful...very Wonderful....nothign to criticize...just to say...TOP of the drawings Always (thumbup)
 
Avatar levent

 06/28/05 @817

nice work
 
Avatar ThruMyEyez

 06/30/05 @961

Being a canine lover I think this is wonderful!! One of my favorites of yours Diane!
 
Avatar Diane

 06/30/05 @999

Thank you very very much everybody, I've just readen all your crits, you're too kind with me :)
I'm really sorry, I have not been able to reply your comments because I had not my internet connection last week.
Thanks again
 
Avatar Grafiker

 06/30/05 @925

Sugar, this is awesome piece, i love it so much *hugs*
keep up the good work, really impressive shading.
 
Avatar Diane

 06/30/05 @927

Thank you very much I'm glad you like it, thanks again for your advices ;)
 
Avatar reilanchan

 07/01/05 @964

Hello, good luck on the elite nominations!
I voted for ya don't disappoint me ;)

BTW: Beuatiful drawing, I really love his fur!! :)
 
Avatar Andy--Jones

 07/01/05 @995

Outstanding
 
Avatar Diane

 07/01/05 @012

Thanks a lot Andy-Jones and reilanchan
Reilanchan : I'll try to don't disappoint you Thank you very very much :)
 
Avatar Hxkraft

 07/01/05 @091

Someone just grab my jaw please!! This is amazingly done, Diane! I'm amazed at your talent and I can only say: go go girl! don't stop practising because you're indeed reaching the top

Btw, concerning the freezing moon, you cannot even imagine how many shots I took before getting that one ahahah It's a matter of experimenting ;)
 
Avatar Halcyonic

 07/01/05 @222

Jeez, this it just tooooo good,
looks like its gonna pop outta the monitor! the attention to detail and the realism is just fantastic. I think its time for u go elite already!
+9/9
 
Avatar LLr0cks

 07/01/05 @512

Amazing...
 
Avatar Fantasm

 07/01/05 @512

Stunning. When I saw this thumbnail I thought it was a photograph.

I can't deal with insects but I love the butterfly. The detail, highlighting and shading is amazing. The wolf is very beautiful and endearing. The only thing that occurs to me (other than to sit here repeating "wow!";) is that the left paw should be more focused due to it's proximity to the viewer, but I have not seen the photo reference and besides, it's a minor point when viewing the whole image.
 
Avatar hoogo

 07/01/05 @672

SO perfect.... wonderfull...
and tank yoooou..... about the imageshack
 
Avatar tomato

 07/01/05 @702

that is an incredible drawing. i have to admit i too thought it was a photo from the thumbnail. amazing.
 
Avatar eowyn

 07/02/05 @385

I am your 83 commenter?
OMG!
I have none 83 commenter in mine!
That already said a lot of your quality Diane.
Congrats on the Elite!
And I voted for you!
 
Avatar hesse-art

 07/02/05 @724

I really like the detail in this piece! I am really impressed by the quality of your work! Keep it up! :)
 
Avatar Diane

 07/02/05 @747

Thanks a lot Fantasm, hoogo, tomato, eowyn and hesse-art
Eowyn : being the 83th commenter is not a problem, because I've at least replied 20 times.... so you are the 63th commenter ;) Thank you very very much, good luck to you too
 
Avatar Tsho

 07/03/05 @926

wow you 've post my first comment of my gallery and I discover a real artist ! Your work is perfect, amazing details... ( I love this pic ) !
+5
 
Avatar Freiz

 07/04/05 @977

Awww, that's adorable! Great work, Diane!
 
Avatar emm

 07/04/05 @359

This is so beautiful.. you've captured that look in the eye/facial expression just perfectly. I wish I had the option to collect favorites.. :)
 
Avatar Diane

 07/04/05 @424

Thanks a lot Tsho, Freiz and emm
 
Avatar flowjoe

 07/04/05 @544

Stunning stuff, very lifelike details. How I whish that I could use a pencil or brush. Well done
 
Avatar Dragonmichael

 07/05/05 @598

full marks.
 
Avatar xandervlad

 07/05/05 @677

You're elite for me!!
Adding you to my favorites artists!
 
Avatar Haik

 07/05/05 @824

very nice I like it a lot!
 
Avatar donnow

 07/06/05 @083

Ooooh... ohh.... i can't breath... U R great:)
+5/5
 
Avatar dragonil

 07/06/05 @131

great details.
the eye is fantastic!!!
 
Avatar eshine

 07/06/05 @195

This is absolutely gorgeous! So sweet and innocent, and it reminds me of that song by Heart, Dog and Butterfly
 
Avatar Diane

 07/08/05 @469

Thank you very much everybody
 
Avatar liquidd

 07/10/05 @186

well, what can I say that everyone else has'nt? Beautiful work! +7
 
Avatar levent

 07/10/05 @585