For this week's Friday Face OFF link party
of art featuring faces, hosted by Nicole of
DVArtist, Art, Food, Gardening blog . . .
Here's an Elder from Nepal
which was done freehand using
HB, 2B, 4B and 6B graphite pencils.
His hat is okay, but the folds and fabric textures
of his clothes are pretty poorly rendered,
so clearly I need more practice in that!
I'm happy with his wrinkled and weather-beaten face, though.
He probably spent a lot of his life outdoors in the elements.
Are you concerned about wrinkles as you age?
If you are, just remember the old saying --
"A face without wrinkles
is like a book without words."
[Art & photo of art © Debra She Who Seeks, 2023]
46 comments:
Oh I don't know I think that's a pretty detailed picture there Debs. I think to get the details and folded or curled Fabrics takes time it's difficult. And am I worried about wrinkles? Not really. So far I've aged very good so I have nothing to complain about. Now ask me another 10 years.
I have tons of wrinkles - but am I concerned? Not in the least. I have known women who refuse to go outside or make facial expressions because of fear of wrinkles. I have earned mine and I am proud of them.
Ohhh
I like it. I think textures should be the most difficult?
XOXO
I think it is a pretty good portrait overall. I can see what you are saying about the clothes.
I am not happy about wrinkles but it is my own fault. If I had an elaborate skincare routine like Sixpence or Maddie then maybe I would be less craggy, but I don't so I am not.
I wasn't even looking at the clothes but rather at that wonderful face. Lovely work.
Click on my picture and that's what I look like!
...this looks mighty nice to me!
Wonderful drawing.
'All of these lines across my face
tell you a story of who I am...'
~Brandi Carlisle, The Story.
I think that says it all. I have many lines and many stories.
Love your drawing, it is beautiful and so detailed. I have got used to my wrinkly face, it belongs to me. And so many people die before they get wrinkles - now that's sad. So let's wear our wrinkles with pride! Hugs, Valerie
Since the clothes aren't the focus, it's fine to be sketchier there, to emphasize your subject, the facial expression.
Ohhhhh this face and his hat are exceptional. You are fast becoming a master at this. His proportions are perfect too. I am so impressed with your drawings. Thank you for sharing with FFO and have a lovely weekend.
Every time you share your beautiful art, I’m inspired to pick up a pen or pencil. Do I? No! One of these days…
The face is the important thing and it is very beautifully done. :)
Oh, what an excellent art work 🤩
I don't find any but super drawing in his presence 👍
I could care less about wrinkles. They are well earned!
Your drawing is great. About a thousand times better than I could even attempt.
If you never go outside, you never get wrinkles!
Awesome elder portrait ~ Wrinkles are wonderful ~ well earned in life.
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
This amazing! You definitely know how to draw. :) I find drawing elders hard and I never quite the lines right on their skin. But you have it. Have a great weekend. hugs-Erika
i just love your drawings. the skill is amazing.
love & magicks
~*~
Beautifully rendered, Debra! His face is striking! The cross-hatched texture on the edges of his clothing is really good. Perhaps his shoulders need to be a little broader. I can't quite put my finger on what would make it better. On the left side it looks like he may be wearing a scarf and the right it looks like you have a well-defined edge of his jacket. To be fair, if you hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't have noticed. You amaze me with your ability. No I am not concerned about wrinkles. They are an expression of a life well lived. Happy weekend to you!
What an exquisite portrait you have done, Deb!
Excelllent! Who would notice clothing when that face is so interesting!
I always loved smiley crows feet and am ridiculously happy now that mine go all the way from my eyes down my cheeks. Tina in west oz
He looks kind and wise.
I suspose wrinkles tell a story, but for myself I would prefer grabbing that book and erasing all the words right out of it, ha ha. I think the face is what all eyes are drawn to, and it is so nicely done.
Since I don't know too much about Nepalese fashions, I'd say the clothes are just fine.
Big, big WOW again - this man came out perfect to my eyes, also his clothes.
Wonderful!
Wrinkles... They start coming.
So far people think I am much younger than I am. Which now is nice.
Not so much so when I had to show my ID at age 48 when I wanted to buy a beer which you are allowed from age 16 on.
Twice, two different cash-out-persons so I cannot even say they need glasses!
My FIL always says: Die or get old - I plan the latter :-)
Wonderful drawing - there is a wholesomeness about his wrinkles, they tell the story of his life.
It's wonderful! You are quite talented. Love the saying about wrinkles/books and words. I'm 72 and do indeed have wrinkles; but can't say I am at all concerned about them.
I think it looks amazing.
I don’t worry about wrinkles. That’s what actually gives you the wrinkles in the first place
And I’m embracing the grey hair. Not bothered at all anymore
So much talent, Debra. I think it looks fantastic. Great job.
Wrinkles? Not so much.
Gray hair? Yes.
I love the twinkle in his eyes, his mustache, his wrinkles too--they tell me he has stories... and we all know how much I love stories.
Your Nepalese man isn't worried about wrinkles and neither am I. Now, age spots bug me, but that's a different story. Lol
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Completely unrelated to this post, but I wanted to share a link with you to a post I thought you'd enjoy:
https://13thdimension.com/what-if-dc-published-marvel-characters-in-the-60s-captain-america-edition/
No offense, but I think you worked too hard on this one. I think maybe you got bogged down in the details. I love your artwork. Please do not be offended. It is good, but I did not feel the spirit.
I am an ignorant old man.
@ Sassybear — Thanks for the link, it was hilarious!
@ Sassybear —That Anonymous commenter is me, Debra. I’m on the road and can’t sign in apparently!
@ Richard — Hi, this is Debra. I’m not offended in the least! I welcome all sincere comments, thank you!
I often tell Someone 'if you ate more [whatever] you wouldn't get so many wrinkles.
Thank you. It was an in vino veritas comment. It was sincere. I woke up this morning feeling like a fool. I thought- oh no! I can't even go visit shewhoseeks anymore! Because I said something stupid.
I love your artwork..such a talent!!! Love his weathered look..
Wrinkles !!! I earned every one of them.. as for drawing them...no thanks..
Now I feel better about my face, since it is a book full of words. Maybe.
I think your drawing is magnificent!
Wrinkles? Me? 😜 They are coming, but I'm ok with that. I've earned them.
Sorry I'm so very late this week. On Friday I got food poisoning from a salad I bought on my way home from a meeting. I was so sick, there was no way I could sit at the computer. I'm slowly improving, but my body feels like it has been through a five car pile up.
I don't draw, but I was totally impressed with your amazing old man. I love the grizzled face, the meaningful wrinkles, and even his coat. Please give yourself credit for this amazing drawing. If I could draw 1/100th as good as you, I'd be dancing in the streets.
Textiles are hard to draw, I think, but the face says it all. So well done.
I think the drawing is really good! Cloth is really tricky, but you really got the face well.
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