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Old 03-10-2011, 10:12 PM
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Before and after sketches of NGC 253

Hello all,

I thought I'd share a couple of sketches of mine that show how my own technique has developed over the last year.

I've harped on a lot about the influence of our late mate Scott Mellish, but I think these two sketches show what I mean.

The first was done a shade under one year ago, before I got to know Scott and his technique. The second one was done in June. Sure there would be a difference in the amount of subtle detail that would be visible in from a dark site, but the way I've been able to illustrate the same object is striking. Well, at least for me.

Both are done on A4 size black paper. The first, done from my home in Sydney, was only using white pencil and ink. The second, done form Wiruna near Ilford in NSW, was done using white pastel & white charcoal. What most surprises me in the comparison is the greater control I now have of the media to produce a much more true-to-life rendition of DSO's.

I hope you find the comparison a striking one too.

Mental.
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