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by kcondon
Sat Jul 25, 2020 1:38 am
Forum: Graphite Pencil Drawing
Topic: a redo of one of my first efforts
Replies: 13
Views: 5415

Re: a redo of one of my first efforts

Wow! Side by side, I see such a difference. Those two steers in the front really jump forward and command a presence now. The energy of it is great. Lovely piece in my (novice) opinion.
by kcondon
Wed Jun 24, 2020 1:01 pm
Forum: Graphite Pencil Drawing
Topic: Horse and stable
Replies: 6
Views: 2689

Re: Horse and stable

Just wanted to reply with a note of thanks before heading off to work this morning. I cannot thank you both enough for your fresh perspective and constructive feedback. I tend to get myopia after working on a drawing so close, and then lose all objectivity, so your fresh sets of eyes are genuinely a...
by kcondon
Tue Jun 23, 2020 4:07 am
Forum: Graphite Pencil Drawing
Topic: Horse and stable
Replies: 6
Views: 2689

Re: Horse and stable

Also apologies for the sideways post. Not sure what”s going on there, as it displays vertically on my computer. I promise I didn’t draw it horizontally...lol
by kcondon
Tue Jun 23, 2020 12:17 am
Forum: Graphite Pencil Drawing
Topic: Horse and stable
Replies: 6
Views: 2689

Horse and stable

Hi everyone, I have spent the last few months admiring everyone’s work here (What an extraordinary group!), but this is my first time posting. Im relatively new to drawing and have completed three of Mike’s courses, the last one being the intermediate course . Would you be so kind as to give me your...
by kcondon
Sun Jan 12, 2020 3:58 pm
Forum: DWM Videos: Discussions, Suggestions, and Questions
Topic: Conqueror Paper weight - does it matter?
Replies: 8
Views: 6847

Re: Conqueror Paper weight - does it matter?

Thank you so much, Mike! Very helpful and much appreciated.
by kcondon
Wed Jan 08, 2020 1:59 pm
Forum: DWM Videos: Discussions, Suggestions, and Questions
Topic: Conqueror Paper weight - does it matter?
Replies: 8
Views: 6847

Conqueror Paper weight - does it matter?

Hi, Mike - This seems like such a novice question, but at the risk of embarrassing myself, I'll ask! I believe I've found a source for Conquerer paper in the US (Brilliant White, ultra smooth finish). I've obtained samples of the paper, and it looks to the be the same paper that I've purchased here,...
by kcondon
Fri Jan 03, 2020 8:40 pm
Forum: Graphite Pencil Drawing
Topic: Aero-Naut WIP
Replies: 34
Views: 22074

Re: Aero-Naut WIP

Your drawing, Linda! Wow -- just WOW! What a wonderful imagination you have!
It's truly amazing. Oh to have such talent!
by kcondon
Fri Jan 03, 2020 8:31 pm
Forum: Graphite Pencil Drawing
Topic: Squirrel further work
Replies: 7
Views: 4551

Re: Squirrel further work

Jean - I've been out here lurking (LOL!), reading everyone's posts but haven't posted anything yet. Anyway, I've have been following all your squirrel posts - from the initial one 'til now. I just wanted to say that when I opened this one, my immediate reaction was -- WOW, what a difference! Your mo...
by kcondon
Tue Dec 03, 2019 10:20 pm
Forum: the Lounge
Topic: Hello from Washington State...er, uh, Idaho!
Replies: 1
Views: 3826

Hello from Washington State...er, uh, Idaho!

Hello everyone, I’m Kara from Washington state. My husband is retiring in 2 weeks and we are in the process of selling our house, and moving to a new home that we have been building on 30 acres in Idaho. Lots of changes going on in our lives! At 52, I am a late bloomer on the drawing front. I have a...