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Michael feeb May

"Beast Detail" by Michael feeb May

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Tag As FavoriteComment		By semi-popular request (and my own suggestion), I give you a detail of the beast. This is zoomed rather far in... I'm guessing you can tell it's his vascular arm. See? No big deal... just cross-hatching. I started by roughing in where everything(shapes of darks and lights) would be, using photo reference, and simply shaded in... Dark darks are usually 6B (pressing very hard), smoothed over by HB and 2H(this gives the darks depth, and an almost reflective surface... very nice to see in the original). Mid tones are mainly shaded with 3B. Lighter values are either HB or 2H, and in some cases, I would even smooth out mid-tones with a 2H and sometimes even harder pencils.


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15 Apr 2004:-) Mira67
(Cross)hatching is the best. I love it. Though I can't even nearly do what you can do with it. Really great. The depth, all the different shades... And the black! I can never get my pencils to draw black so black. Maybe I should try harder. Ah well. Wonderful drawing, like all your work.
13 Jul 200645 Jesus
Simply Brilliant
17 Jul 200645 Kiara
I don't usually leave comments here even though I visit Elfwood everyday. But I had to say:
This is truly amazing!!
And I also like the fact that you described your techique, it's an inspiration to others and a way to improve and learn.
Thank you!
31 Aug 200645 Anonymous
What kind of paper did you use for this piece?
9 Dec 200645 Anonymous
No big deal? No, it IS a big deal. I can't cross-hatch that well, although I'm working towards it. That takes a lot of skill. Super job!
21 Oct 200845 Francisco
muy sarpado dibujoo...este man si q tiene arte ensima...soy de azul 1
16 May 2009:-) Michael J Routley
Dude! I thought the the fullsize picture was a photo shop job, but now do I ever feel stupid, you reall are top notch. and until now I’d nevr seen cross hatch done in anything but comic books and always in ink, this has given me a new direction.
16 Aug 2009:-) Sam Lewis
this is great! i try to cross hatch but cant get it right! it always looks like a picture with scribble on it! is there a certain way the lines must angle to get the effect, as well as the tone?
29 May 201145 Anon.
I will always love your work, your talent is indescribable. These are some of the best pieces of yours I have seen and the ones that truly depict your inner self and artistic function. S x
16 Apr 201345 Vijay kishore
Awesome work
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'Beast Detail':
 • Created by: :-) Michael feeb May
 • Copyright: ©Michael feeb May. All rights reserved!

 • Keywords: Beast, Buff, Contrast, Detail, Monster, Muscle, Pencil, Shading
 • Categories: Man, Men, Mythical Creatures & Assorted Monsters
 • Techniques: Pencil/Graphite Pen
 • Views: 18483
 • Resolution: 608x700

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