The Duke

The Duke

by Carol
(Greenville, NC)

The Duke

In grammar school I loved to draw but once in high school the desire disappeared.

Now at retirement age, lately I can't seem to stop drawing. Several weeks ago I started drawing my e-pals online just to have something to chat about and now, I've fallen in love with drawing all over again.

I'm sure I need lots of help with my techniques. What I do is draw a picture with a regular #2 pencil and then trace over them with a gel pen. I use the gel pen because it works great on my computer when I use it to paint them. Here's a picture of John Wayne that I drew using this technique.

***Note from Kerry:
Hi Carol, I am a Duke fan so I love your drawing! Thanks for sharing your technique, it's great.

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The Duke

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Nov 22, 2009

The Duke
by: Anonymous

Carole
You did just fine drawing the Duke. I feel in every drawing we do it brings a little of us out into the drawing it self. Duke was tough but teddy bear on the inside. Way to go!
Wendy

Nov 11, 2009

You Will See More :)
by: Carol

I must admit, I worried that he might look a little soft in my drawing to portray the rugged cowboy that he was on screen. However, he was my hero as a child, he looked rough on the outside but he came across to me as one of the good guys ... yep, he was my gentle giant. Now that I think about it, how could I not make him smile ... growing up, he gave me and fan like you reason to smile. Thank you so much for your encouraging comment.

Nov 11, 2009

Thank You :)
by: Anonymous

I'm glad you liked my artistic interpretation of "The Duke". I grew up watching John Wayne with my dad on the weekends and learned to appreciate him for the good, solid character/cowboy that he portrayed. Your comment was very encouraging ... thank you very much.

Nov 03, 2009

THE DUKE
by: Anonymous

I liked the "Duke" too, and thought that you captured his lighter side. Good Job. Keep at it!!
Tammy

Nov 03, 2009

John Wayne
by: Marty

Hello, Carol;

I'm a fan also and you really brought out his kindnessand being. It shows in his eyes and facial expression. You have a great talent in drawing and art, will we see more?

Thank You Kindly
Marty!