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riq · junior member Member # Joined: 17 Dec 2002 Posts: 27

I got the fever lately, and I started doing some watercolor sketches.. I pulled out an old pad, and there were some earlier sketches/paintings too, so I've put those up too(very few have seen them, so I wanted to share) here goes.

My dog was very patient while I finished this pic.. I had keep him from changing positions a few times; but I think he like the final painting; he tried to lick it!

Smoky the cat.. I have a lot of photos from travelling.. This is my girlfriend's( at the time) kitten. Im holding him.

This comes from old reference taken of a friend..I wanted to paint some drapery..

this was one of those pictures that I liked more close up..

I drew Ichiro 4 years ago in Japan. Lots of travellers and whatnot living in a community house.. I had just bought this pad and a watercolor set( I'm still using the same one's today) First time I used a lot of black in a picture.

I also drew Tracey around the same time, at the same place.. She's a Canuck( or Canadian in American English) Her far eye is a little wonky, yes? I mainly wanted to capture her red nose..( she was much cuter than my pic, just so you know)

Sachie was an amazing model.. We met at least 3 or 4 times.. This is the only good picture I produced from those meetings, but we had some cool coversations.

I just felt like sharing( sijun has some of the coolest artists around) and I felt like unplugging my hands, and getting away from the wacom for a little while.

Thanks for looking.

riq.

Mon · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2003 11:43 pm

Solid, beautiful work riq! Makes me want to throw away this damn tablet and start doing "real" stuff again Smile

Please keep posting your work here, I'd love to see more!
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Bobuke · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2003 1:55 am

...wy use the word dump,Ric? I like them - booth the way you draw and your handle of the watercolours. Good work! Smile

The picture your friend bending foreward is beautiful - femininity captured!
Tracey is a lovely portrait, really beautiful. I think though that the line of her left shoulder seems to fuse with the contour of her cheek. It makes me gaze their all the time and it�s a pity - perhaps you can fix it easily with a shadow...
With Sachie I admire you for the lines of her arms.
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Critical Pete · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2003 9:47 am

These are really great riq. Thanks for sharing. Your potential is incredible, and I shudder to think what great works you'll produce in the future.

Bobuke: "The picture your friend bending foreward is beautiful - femininity captured!" You're just saying that cuz of the bust shot right?

Bobuke · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2003 1:22 pm

Critical Pete · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2003 1:31 pm

Hehehe... It's alright Bobuke, I was just joking. I agree that it is a very powerful piece and I think you expressed yourself very well. It would be nice to hear such comments/criticisms more often ( usually they are limited to art schools ).

btw, 'cuz' is just short for 'because'.

Bobuke · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2003 2:21 pm

Thnxs, "Critical Pete"! for telling me that you like my way to comment peoples pictures. Makes me proud in a humble way.
I also like when you all help me to understand your short words cuz I�m a newbie here! Laughing

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jtaz87 · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2003 3:16 pm

verry verry nice work. my favorite peice would have to be the picture of the man's head leaning on his hand. Verry detailed and just perfect. Good work. I would like to see more Smile

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riq · junior member Member # Joined: 17 Dec 2002 Posts: 27

Thanks for the comments everyone.( I think over the years, this is the stuff I really enjoy doing the most..)
I do plan to post more... I'm trying to do at least one painting a day.. And If I don't have much time, at least a color sketch.. ( I won't post my more crappy stuff tho'.. I already have one ) I think it' a very dignified pose too Bobuke( she was a natural model)

BTW Mon, I wish you would just put your wacom in the closet for a while( don't throw it away.. Dramatics are cool, but not practical) I love your stuff in the self portrait thread, and I'd love to see what you do with some real paints.

Later,

riq.