Pencil Drawing

[manticle]

I draw dead stuff, usually in pencil. In another thread I mentioned it and one other forum user was keen to see so here is a drawing I did a couple of years ago. Unfortunately current study committments have prevented me from getting much recent work done but sacrifice now should mean more time and motivation later.

Some details:

Total size around A3

 

[manticle]

Scanner makes things look really dirty.

 

[pokolbinguy]

They are awesome...creepy but awesome. Nice work.

 

[komodo]

^agreed.
They impress me thats for sure!

 

[Thirsty Boy]

nice work - very reminiscent of Robert Hook's drawings from Micrographia

 

[manticle]

Wasn't familiar with Robert Hook but they are delicious. Thanks for posting.

 

[chappo1970]

Simply beautiful A. Thanks for sharing. :icon_cheers:

 

[bradsbrew]

Nice drawings Manticle that is awesome. So what are you studying?? Anything to do with this skill?

Brad

 

[manticle]

. So what are you studying?? Anything to do with this skill?

Cultural materials conservation (specialising in paper) - basically conservation of artworks and other culturally significant material on paper, parchment or vellum (eg old books, scriptures etc).

There's a relationship certainly and the understanding of materials and the way they behave will inform my art practice but I'm not studying specifically to draw (did do a bachelor of fine art in drawing a while back though).

The other part of it is that the work the study will bring me will enable me to pursue my artistic interests without having to scrabble for money (I can easily work full time and keep up a practice - routine is the thing). Generally I work 3 casual jobs to pay the bills and the uncertainty of it all makes regular practice difficult as you really need to draw a bit (even just 30 mins) at least 5 days a week, not to mention having money for framing, gallery hire and expenses etc.

Thanks all for the feedback.

 

[seravitae]

+1 on creepy but awesome.

 

[kc_ksom]

awesome man

casey

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

They would make AWSOME tattoo.. :icon_cheers:

 

[Cocko]

FAARKIN Awesome mate!

As a huge Giger fan, check the tat thread , I love the detail!

Do more do more!


:super:

 

[manticle]

In the tattoo thread is my most recent ink which is a direct translation of part of a drawing I did in 2004. When I finish my masters I'm likely to partner it with another.

 

[Gavo]

Absolutely incredible, I have trouble drawing a straight line freehand. Done the study full time thing and made housing repayments at the same time, absolutely sucks but pays off in the end. Good luck with it.

Gavo.

 

[Leigh]

Mate, you have some awesome talent there! Excellent drawings with brilliant detail!

 

[manticle]

All these complimets are a bit overwhelming. I'll have to drink more beer so that goes to my head quicker than they do.

Thanks all for the words - it might just be what I need to get cracking on some long, unfinished work sooner than anticipated.

 

[Adamt]

I'm not quite sure on the motivation behind drawing dead things, but I've never really understood much art. Apart from the motivation, the drawings are fabulously detailed and well drawn.

I'm in the group that can't draw; how I got through first year CADD, I'll never know.

 

[manticle]

A vague description of the motivation can be found in the thread that initially led to this one.

http://www.aussiehomebrewer.com/forum/inde...mp;#entry521043

I'm not a great fan of artist's statements though. If it speaks to you or you get something out of it then that's good. If not then writing an essay about, it won't help matters (generic 'you' rather than YOU Adamt)

 

[BEC26]

Great stuff manticle!

Do you/can you draw other non decaying things as well? Streetscapes, portraits etc?

Or is this your area of (obvious) expertise

Cheers

from one who can't draw . . . . . ummm . . . . . .anything (ask my kids!)!