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soopercerial t1_j5z1v9w wrote

Fuck me, every time I open this sub I'm mind-blown.

You artists really are amazing.

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st-julien t1_j6015qt wrote

No kidding. If I could draw like that I'd be selling shirts, posters, mugs, murals, doing commissions, pitching illustration ideas to big corporations, literally anything that could have art on it.

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Horsenart95 OP t1_j604dko wrote

Haha believe me, I tried all the things! Luckily teaching worked out for me:)

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st-julien t1_j607i7c wrote

I will pay you to teach me to draw like you. Name your price!

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Alishahr t1_j5zs17v wrote

This is so incredibly gorgeous. It reminds me of Guardians of Ga'Hoole since the main character is a male barn owl, and those are very very fond memories for me.

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partytie5 t1_j5yzmnz wrote

Out of curiosity, how long does it take to make something like this? It's absolutely gorgeous btw

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Horsenart95 OP t1_j5z3b13 wrote

Thank you! It took me 9 hours :)

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Ahzmund t1_j60k3os wrote

9 hours for this quality of work? As a non-artist that can’t draw, that is absolute wizardry to me. If you asked me to guess how long this took you, just by looking at it, I’d imagine like 3-4 weeks. I clearly have no idea haha.

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jibebecologne t1_j60q225 wrote

As someone who does do art.. this is still insane to me also!!

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Horsenart95 OP t1_j62vvob wrote

Haha, I do spread out the process over multiple weeks, so I can get back to it with a fresh eye each time. But pastel pencil itself works relatively quickly compared to other media!

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BlueSquares t1_j5z52of wrote

Went back through your posts and I’m just floored. I’m particularly impressed with the softness of the feathers in contrast to the sharpness of the eyes. I can’t believe these are pastels. Congrats on such incredible work.

Her YT if anyone interested https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0zwwAab-asPErslX6NxDgg

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Terrebeltroublemaker t1_j5yrwp6 wrote

You captured the texture of it's softness, the darks and lights even it's expression. You have such a gift. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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BTSARMY4422 t1_j5yadyz wrote

DAMN! I could never do that.

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HappyVash13 t1_j60helf wrote

The folks at r/SuperBowl would love this! Fantastic piece of art!

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FaeriPi t1_j5yrjfj wrote

Two of nature's most magical of flyers. Great work. Love this moment you've created.

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DineandRecline t1_j6158dk wrote

I am flabbergasted that this isn't digital. The strokes are so vibrant and clean, and it seems to be emanating light in a way you don't often see with traditional media. You've perfected your craft

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jane_q t1_j5z5vjl wrote

Are you kidding me. I thought it was a photograph. Amazing and beautiful. Great work!

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United-Fly5914 t1_j60c3ee wrote

I thought this was a great photograph until I reread the title. Well done.

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Mermaid-singer t1_j60tt5p wrote

wow, I seriously thought "that's a photo". absolutely amazing detail in your art work.

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gemirwinillustration t1_j6305rp wrote

wow! you'd almost think this is a photograph! all your works are amazing 🤩

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Wild-Ad-3409 t1_j5yuxzw wrote

incredible work!!! looks like a high def photo.

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VeryNoisyBones t1_j5z06v5 wrote

He looks so happy 🥰 beautiful work on his feathers!

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curagawriting t1_j5zi42f wrote

I like how peaceful this makes me feel.

Amazing job on achieving this level of artistic ability.

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LassieVegas t1_j603xgy wrote

That Canon EOS 5D really is amazing.

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Articularis-Gnu t1_j6049m0 wrote

This is stunning. Beautiful.

Awesome work.

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Slow_Yogurt_5433 t1_j608hf8 wrote

WOW! Phenomenal!! Can I ask how long you’ve been drawing?

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Horsenart95 OP t1_j62vz5k wrote

Thank you! I've been drawing all my life but I started practicing seriously at 19. I'm now 27:)

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Slow_Yogurt_5433 t1_j63g4a6 wrote

You’re absolutely stellar :) I’m just starting my drawing journey now, so this is very inspiring. Thank you for posting!

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Celara001 t1_j60jjmw wrote

Looks like a photo.Such skill!

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left4dan t1_j60l1ww wrote

I wouldn't even be able assume pastel pencils were the medium here, this is so insane! Great work!

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Burningblaze345 t1_j60rec1 wrote

OMGGGGG its so cute!!! I love the details for the owl and bee can't believe this took 9 hours to make

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Phillip7729 t1_j60xlq6 wrote

I barely ever say this while scrolling past this sub (not to ding the work; majority just ain't for me I guess), but holy hell that is amazingly beautiful. Mesmerizing.

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hejhogsupreme t1_j60zu1a wrote

Beautiful. What brand of pastel pencils have you used? Did you use a different kind of white to get those really opaque, thin lines?

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Horsenart95 OP t1_j62w2tm wrote

Yes good question! I use Stabilo carbothello but for the white I used a Faber Castell pitt pencil. That one's a bit firmer and more opaque than the stabilo.

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MrJayyJ90 t1_j610rmk wrote

Beautiful, absolutely fine detail. Thanks for sharing this with us 😊❤️

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dkr5674 t1_j611kep wrote

Absolutely love both the owl and the bee! Wonderful picture.

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Payed_Looser t1_j61i9h2 wrote

How did you get that bee to stay?

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Horsenart95 OP t1_j62w4nj wrote

Haha, it's imaginary! The bee wasn't in the reference photo.

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Nobody170104 t1_j61ti26 wrote

Is that a drawing???? I thought it was made by colour pencils but NOOOOO Oil pastels. Wow bro!!!!! I am seriously speechless.

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Blondibliss t1_j61uxmp wrote

This is really amazing, wow!!

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pinus_taeda t1_j623u7t wrote

This is great. Excellent work! I feel like I know the old barn he’s hanging out in

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purdiecat t1_j6252ex wrote

Beautiful work, beautiful subject!

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neo23xt t1_j62lbiq wrote

You are an art wizard , this is gorgeous

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Fluffy_Gazelle_6940 t1_j62v1we wrote

Wow, dit is echt fantastisch! Je naam klinkt Nederlands, geef je ook cursussen? 😃

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Horsenart95 OP t1_j62w6m8 wrote

Haha yes ik ben Nederlands! Ik heb qua pastel alleen nog Engelse cursussen, maar ik heb wel een Nederlandse kleurpotlood cursus op mijn website staan.

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