Hey everybody, sorry I haven't had much time to post lately, I've been too busy studying for exams.

This portrait is a couple of months old, but I thought some of you might be Metallica or Hetfield fans.

Alex

http://img83.echo.cx/img83/5364/jameshetfieldfinal3dc.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us)

Simply AMAZING! Jaw Dropping!. You have pure talent in whatever you draw. Wish i had your skill! KEEP up the excellent work.

Platinum

I agree!
Probably the best thing ever posted here!
:grinyes: :grinyes: :grinyes: :grinyes:

Woah!! I thought that was the referance photo!

Great job!

That is AWESOME, Alex.
Your most impressive work.

Is the background graphite also.
This is all graphite?

You da kid-man :)

al

jumpin' johosofats! that is stellar work mayne! what size is it done on?

Thanks guys.

Al: Nice to hear from ya :) this one is all graphite. Unfortunately, in real life, the dark areas are shiny in certain angles, and I burned thru almost a whole 8b pencil for the background.

Tokes: thanks, this is on 9x12"

Thanks for looking

Alex

coolness from alex. insane piece.

Thanks guys.

Al: Nice to hear from ya :) this one is all graphite. Unfortunately, in real life, the dark areas are shiny in certain angles, and I burned thru almost a whole 8b pencil for the background.

Tokes: thanks, this is on 9x12"

Thanks for looking

Alex

Does Matti still hang at ArtPapa?

He said the graphite shine will go away if the work is displayed behind a frame w/ glass. Also a mechanical pencil seems to reduce the shine. I am working on my Silvia again and I think the 2b mechanical lead is as dark as 8b wood lead. I am doing all my darks w/ the 2b. Matti uses that also for darks.

Take care man

Al

Woah!! I thought that was the referance photo!

Great job!

Exactly what I thought. Incredible artwork. :1: