Johnny Mac Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 Hi everyone, a departure from modelling, drawn some years ago as a submission entry into The Guild of Motoring Artists.
wayne swayze Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 John...you are a talented guy. Very realistic rendering for sure. Cheers!
Nacho Z Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Because I am rather dim witted, this is your work? Holy moly, that is OUTSTANDING!!! What I wouldn't give to have a fraction of your talent. I love well done pencil drawings probably more than any other type of art, not sure why, but I do. That is just about as close to photo-realistic as it gets. PLEASE, if you have other work, share it with us!
BubbaJoe Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 wow..outstanding....i'm lucky if i can make a stick figure and have it look like a stick figure
pharoah Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 Nice drawing to put it mildly.. OK, I want all of your secrets. What kind of pencils do you use. 2B ,4B? And what is the guild that you mentioned?
Johnny Mac Posted March 3, 2015 Author Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) Wow, I am humbled by the response, I really appreciate it, especially coming from people who take time to pursue modelling & crafts as a hobby. In answer to the questions, I use Derwent 2h-8b pencils (often using matt acrylic lacquer if the shine from the lead is really evident on dark tones-Humbrol Acrylic Matt lacquer eradicates it). The Guild of Motoring Artists are a British Guild with world wide membership, which, is by invitation only following an appraisal of your work. Many are professional or semi pro, some of the worlds top motoring artists are in the guild & make my work look staid. Here are a couple more, an SL Mercedes I did for a Mercedes owners club member, portrayed in a typical Bavarian setting at Lake Konigsee along with an old tram trundling through my home town 100 years ago. Though the Saab was drawn for an owners club event, I never sold it & display it in my studio. Once again thanks for the kind words. Edited March 3, 2015 by Johnny Mac
Nacho Z Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Geez, now that is talent! Love the cable car picture too. How long does it take you to do one of these?
pharoah Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Very nice John! I like the way you work your backgrounds into the drawing. It seems when I draw with pencils,I don't usually put a background in it,unless it's really called for. I do when I paint,but not with pencil. I've been experimenting with charcoal pencils for the big,dark areas. it seems to help,and like you said,it gets rid of the shine.
Harry P. Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 You are one talented artist. I am very impressed. I love the street scene with the tram. Beautiful! Just spectacular work.
Foxer Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 These are truly works of art .. you belong in that Guild.
Earl Marischal Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 Fantastic stuff! As a Saab fan I would love a copy of your 93 picture. steve
1959scudetto Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 Fantastic John - is this Eric Carlsson at the Akropolis Rally?
Johnny Mac Posted July 8, 2015 Author Posted July 8, 2015 It is indeed Helmut, you obviously know your motoring history. Thank you for your kind words.
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