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After the portrait of House I said to myself: Okay, let’s draw
something more relaxing in A4 format, something that does not require a lot of concentration. No way, the original photograph of the portrait you can see above kept calling me and begging me to draw it.
I couldn’t resist.

The original is an Impressive portraits full of emotion by Lee Jeffries, photographer based in Manchester, England. He created some amazing photographs that depict on the faces of the subjects a world of emotions
[link]

It was challenging. I could not draw for more than an hour. The required level of concentration was such that I had to distract myself not to go crazy. The result is this, and I am satisfied (rarely happens) Hope you like it

I love the man in the pic, his eyes proud, tough and dignified. There is no trace of resignation, on the contrary, seems he wanted to challenge the future and destiny to do their best to bring it down

The drawing took me 30 to 40 hours. I was so focused that I often lost track of time

I used my usual and trusted Fabriano watercolor paper, a4, 300 grams (Fabriano Artistico, hot pressed, satinata), so all you see is black graphite (the sheet is obviously white, since there are no blacks paper for watercolor)

Mechanical pencil (from 6b to 6h)

UPDATE: My work is feautured here:
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Critique by *Destro2k Oct 21, 2012, 10:34:25 AM
traditional drawing....
are you f***ing kidding me :omg:
this work and all of the others are just astonishing
but this one took me
i don't know the history of this man but the eyes tell us thousands of stories
and i don't mean the original photo
30-40 hours
damn! i would need years for that
you catched his expression extremly good
his vision is going right through me
you maybe notice that i don't write about technique, because it would be worthless
i saw a lot in my three years here on dA
but yours is flawless :wow:
and you defently have a new watcher in me
just amazing
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~Gatorchrist Apr 27, 2013  New member Hobbyist Traditional Artist
I can't believe you drew this.. it looks soo.... photorealistic :D
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*francoclun Apr 28, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
It's the best compliment for a realistic drawer, thanks :D
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~Gatorchrist Apr 29, 2013  New member Hobbyist Traditional Artist
:D
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~PelegrineART Apr 26, 2013
Splendid !!!!!
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*francoclun Apr 26, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
:D :D :D
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~Aloof-I Apr 22, 2013  Student General Artist
IT's quite spectacular, you've serious patience for your craft and the way you draw, a striking portrait, i just love how well the beard is done, good work :)
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*francoclun Apr 22, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Many thanks for appreciating my drawing. I'm glad you like it! :D
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~MasonCal Apr 8, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
im attempting to draw this same picture...iunno i should just give up now xD this is just amazing.
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*francoclun Apr 8, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Thanks a lot. I'm sure you will do it very well :D
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Mood: Love ~Dadeviouz1 Apr 6, 2013  New member
AH - MA - ZINNGNGGGGGG !!!! :D
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