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Alex Gaskarth, All Time Low by =cblair:iconcblair:

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"Why don't you say so?
I think I'm caught in between
The nights and days fly by
When I'm lost on the streets
And my eyes, they despise you for who I am
Why don't you say so?
Why don't you say so?
Give up and let go
I'm just a boy with a dream
And you can take one look
As I fall in between
With my eyes just as wide as my mouth can be
Why don't you say so?
Why don't you say so?

I know, I know, I know
That there's a place for me somewhere out there
I know, I know, I know
That there's a place for me somewhere out there..."
from Poppin' Champagne

Alex Gaskarth singer and guiatrist, All Time Low
charcoal drawing 4 hours
this photo reference is from the underwear shoot, wish I could draw them on his head :lol: here's the pic: [link]
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~herr-grinch Apr 22, 2009, 4:31:28 PM
This one is really a no brainer. At first glace I'm greeted with penetrating eyes. After I get over the eyes, I look at the drawing as a whole. The hair is immaculately placed and the highlights and shadows in the face give it a soft and tranquil focus.

Vision:
This category doesn't really apply to your work; it's a portrait. This it does a fine job at.

Originality:
Portraits have been done before, and what I'm guessing is charcoal on a midtone paper isn't exactly a new technique... but this isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Technique:
This is the category in which your piece shines. Both the composition, pose, shading, and contrast are phenomenal. It looks like it could use a little more detail, but I believe it would lose some of its charm if it were.

Impact:
Like I said before, the eyes grab my attention instantly. The pose (while probably referenced from a publicity photo) looks as if someone had just tapped him on the shoulder. The soft focus from the smudging also adds to its memorability.

All in all. A great piece. Definitely something you should be proud of. :D
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~MacabreAustereRandom Apr 22, 2009, 4:11:52 PM
I must fave this. It's amazing.

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What is it with you that makes me act like this?"
-P!NK

So appropriate for me...

Is it just me or did Flo Rida COMPLETELY steal the hook for "Sugar" from Eiffel 65?! They da ba dee da ba die'd first!
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~SugaBlossom4 Apr 22, 2009, 4:12:20 PM
This is amazing! Seriously, I adore your drawings. They are so life like. I remember seeing one of them for the first time and thinking it was a black and white photo. A+ for you.

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~NatalieRae2k8 Apr 22, 2009, 4:14:12 PM
Beautifully done! His smile reminds me of the Mona Lisa.
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=cblair Apr 22, 2009, 4:19:24 PM
Thanks so much!! :hug:

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Man’s evolution consists in the process of changing to forms that are not of this world. Grows he in time to the formless — to live on a higher plane. Know that you must become formless before you can be one with the Light.
- Emerald Tablets of Thoth
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=cblair Apr 22, 2009, 4:19:54 PM
why thank you!

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Man’s evolution consists in the process of changing to forms that are not of this world. Grows he in time to the formless — to live on a higher plane. Know that you must become formless before you can be one with the Light.
- Emerald Tablets of Thoth
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=cblair Apr 22, 2009, 4:21:35 PM
true enough! :)

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Man’s evolution consists in the process of changing to forms that are not of this world. Grows he in time to the formless — to live on a higher plane. Know that you must become formless before you can be one with the Light.
- Emerald Tablets of Thoth
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*ALovelyMeInside Apr 22, 2009, 4:30:51 PM
Awesome band, gorgeous guy, dare I say even more gorgeous drawing? Yep.

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~There is life before death...but sometimes you're dead before you die.~
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~Resolution-db Apr 22, 2009, 4:31:28 PM
i like the eye and the eye lid their shading grading is wonderful and so expressive ... well done :)
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=M-I-R-I-E-L Apr 22, 2009, 4:34:32 PM
The things you can do with charcoal - amazing! :clap:

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I was born to catch dragons in their dens,
And pick flowers.
To tell tales and laugh away the morning.
To drift and dream like a lazy stream,
And walk barefoot across sunshine days.
~ James Kavanaugh
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~tearyoursoulapart Apr 22, 2009, 5:15:12 PM
AMAZING as usual!

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