Here’s more of my ‘author series’ (Poe here – Twain to follow). I’ve been turning these drawings into 3-D / Mixed Media pieces… but… it’ll probably be a while before I post images of a finished product.
Louisa May Alcott Drawing: “I could write a whole novel in less time. Even without hands. Seriously, dude. I’m a drawing.”
Me: “Geez Ms. A… that’s kinda harsh…”
Louisa May Alcott Drawing: “My bad. Only trying to amp things up a bit. Red Bull?”
About this image: charcoal drawing on Bristol Board
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That’s a drawing??? Looks more like a photo. Amazing work Robert. I’d give my left testicle to be that artistic.
Hahaha…
dang, Tony! Good thing you already are that artistic (I don’t know if I would be able to find an appropriate ‘get well’ card otherwise)!
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Um Tony, who would you give it to? Just curious 😯
surely he’d give it to me. In the name of medical science 😉
Well, of course 🙂
Oh gosh, blush blush. 2 women discussing my testicle…
I could pickle it in metho & donate it to the local school for their science class…
Hahaha… yeah, I thought I’d give you first shot at replying to this, Tony (seemed like the sporting thing to do)!
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No way am I that artistic!!!
It’d be a proud day for me if I could ever emulate the quality of Spilled Ink Comics.
Oh, but you are, Tony!
Please never doubt that – you are a very talented dude!
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Oh my, how can I ever measure up to your work…It’ amazing work!!!
Deb xx
That is very kind of you, Ms. A… but you must be joking!
You are unbelievably talented and creative
(it’s always a treat to see what you have been working on)!
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This is masterpiece great posting:)
You are always remarkably kind, sir…
I thank you!
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‘Even without hands’…haha! Love it, and I’m pretty stoked to see your Twain masterpiece 🙂
Hahaha… yeah… Twain is pretty much handless, too.. although he does have a pretty killer stache.
Thank you very much, Ms. N!
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Yet again I am amazed by your drawing skills, SIG.
As I am amazed by your kindness, S.E… thank you!
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The eyes… just like your drawing of Poe. The eyes pull you in and keep you. You said this was not finished? You are off to a fantastic start. Love it!
That is very kind of you, Ms. D – thank you!
Well, the drawing is done… but the rest of the piece is at about 90% or so.
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The eyes are marvelous! Well done.
Thank you so much!
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Boy was she a looker…yeeeeesh.
Well… you know… a lot of that problem is on my end…
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Hey there is a word for you Spilledinkguy and it is… Wait for it, don’t be getting upset I haven’t even said anything yet 🙂 Okay the word I am thinking of is ‘Genius’ and you are a fine artist SIG and thank you for offering it here for us ALL to enjoy 🙂
Androgoth
You are far, far too kind, A.G.!
Thank you so very much, sir!
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Great work!!!
That is very kind, thank you!
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Gorgeous.
That is very, very kind of you!
Thanks so much!
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Charcol on Bristol Board? Please. You obviously used a camera and a time machine.
My cover is totally blown!
Good thing I have a time machine…
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Can you take me back to 2001?
I might be able to drop you off on my way back to 1994?!
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She looks bored. Maybe you should turn the telly on, so she has something to keep her amused while you work. Just a thought!
I hate to encourage her.
She never gives the remote back.
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Bitch!!!
HA!
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Another great piece, Robert. The eyes are really intense on this one.
That is very kind – thank you!
It seems like the eyes are often the key to the whole thing…
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Man she looks like she is in deep thought about something. Wait don’t
tell me it’s on the tip of my toung. Oh well great picture my friend.
Ha! Everyone can use a good hint every now and then!
Thank you very much, sir!
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Both pieces are wonderful. It would be interesting to see an animated morphing of the one face into the other – the eyes and the similar expressions. A collaboration – ” Fall of the House of Little Women” – would have been banned.
Thank you so much, sir… you are always very, very kind!
That is a very interesting idea! I’m really tempted to layer these up in Photoshop just to see what might happen!
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wow, this is incredible work!
That is so very nice of you to say!
I thank you!
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Excellent SIG!
Very kind of you, as always, N.M…
thank you so much!
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really awesome drawing. love the eyes–there’s something mysterious there.
Thank you so much for your very kind comment, U.M.!
I think the eyes are about my favorite part of a portrait to work on…
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She looks like she lives where I live and has a lack of nearly year round Vitamin D.
Which is saying nothing of your handywork. Looks great!
Hahaha…
Maybe I should Photoshop a spray-tan on this one, Mel?!
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I don’t know how you do it, Inky. Your drawings are flawless. I love your photography but you are a fine, fine artist!
You are always so kind, Dishy!
It’s just a matter of spending way too much time on a project. Which I’m cool with (as long as it’s not a complete flop)!
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Your drawing skills blow me away! I can’t even make a stick figure look good lol. Well done!
Hahaha…
I find people who say things like that always sell themselves far too short! Thank you for your very kind comment, though, Eden!
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You had me at Alcott! I LOVE the author series. That’s right up my alley. Might I suggest Hemingway?
You’re quite talented SIG! I bet you’re the first chosen at Pictionary parties.
I am so happy to hear that, thank you!
Hemingway was definitely at the top of my list…
in the end I went with a ‘similar’ era (I was also thinking Dickinson might be fun).
I would still like to make a Hemingway piece, too, of course!
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You drew this? WOW… your art never ceases to amaze me!!! Can’t wait to see the finished result!!!!!!
I laughed when I read “Red Bull”… I have been drinking lots of it lately!!!
Thank you, Juana! You are always so kind!
Hahaha… you know what is funny (maybe), is that I have never actually tried Red Bull… although I drink enough Coke to keep several bottling plants in business!
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You never cease to amaze me with your talent. Unbelievable. Thanks for sharing your work with us. Truly remarkable.
You are always so kind Ms. F., thank you!
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Wow – you’ve got some serious drawing talent going on here. But why does Louisa look so, shall we say, pissed?
Why, thank you very much!
Hahaha… I must have forgotten to replenish the m&m’s supply in the green room…
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Seriously, though, that thing is awesome. I’m so confused about how you do this, though. I know you say it’s charcoal, but it looks so . . . computery! It’s just too good.
You are very kind, U.M., thank you!
Honestly, though… it’s just a matter willing to spend a lot of time smearing the stuff around.
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Interesting eyes… the facial recognition folks would tell you that she was under a ton of stress and about to snap!
Hahaha… her left eye does look like it’s starting to twitch a bit…
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Turns out I’ve never seen what Alcott looks like before. You’re so educational.
Hahaha… before this project I hadn’t, either! Thank you Google (and Wikipedia)!
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Hey I hope you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Thank you very much, my friend!
And the same to you, of course!
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Well done!
Damn, I thought it was a photo.. I’m so jelus right now..
You are always so kind, Mr. H., thank you!
Believe me, with your talents you have nothing to be jealous of, though!
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Great drawing! I admire your talent 🙂
You are so kind, Ms. B!
Thank you very much for your kind comments!
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Alcott is one of my favorite old timey writers! Read almost all of her books when I was young sprout. Watched the move, “Little Women” countless times. This is a wonderful drawing!!!! Great talent!!!
That is so nice to hear from a woman as talented as yourself, Mary, thank you!
I was very happy to hear you liked this one (I’ve been having a lot of fun putting this little series together)!
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I really wish I had your drawing talent, absolutely fantastic work.
I find that people who say things like that usually do (but are far to modest), Nigel!
I’d be willing to bet you fall into that camp!
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Holy Wow! Fantastic.
You are always so kind, Nancy!
Thank you!
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Like. 🙂
I like your like.
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