Elvis drawing number 17 W.I.P

[gordon]

I have been asked to do another work in progress drawing of Elvis, which I am always happy to do, so I searched for a decent photo to draw and came across possibly the best photo of Elvis I have seen for a long time and had to draw it.(y)
Again this is A4 size on Bristolboard paper, using three pencils HB, 2H clutch pencils and 5H wood pencil. I always start with his right eye andwhen I finish the section off I gently go over it with the 5H to blend and join it all together. this first section has taken 3hours to do

[Diane]

Wonderful start Gordon....will be watching your progress. Love the picture you chose! (y)

Diane

[LORRIELOVESELVIS]

GREAT START!(y)

[gordon]

Diane & Lorrie thank you will post update later today

[Miss Clawdy]

This is great, I like your drawing lessons(y):D!

[Tommy]

Wonderful Gordon, I'll be waiting for the finished drawing. I took Charcoal drawing in college, but stopped working with it. I can appreciate your work (y)

[gordon]

Miss Clawdy & Tommy thank you both for tagging along on this.
Todays update got both eyes done now and his glasses, shall start on his nose next I think

[Diane]

The eyes look fantastic Gordon and so do the glasses! (y)

Diane

[john carpenter]

Gordon.. you did a great job. I can't wait to see it finished.

[LianaKaralivanou]

Gordon, so far so good! I have a feeling that it's gonna be brilliant! (y)

[gordon]

Diane, John & Liana thank you all for your encouraging words

[gordon]

got the nose done tonight and started on the forehead as well, think I have done enough today, another update tomorrow all being well(y)

[gordon]

Another update got his forehead done now with a few straggler hairs.

[elvislady]

This is a great start to your drawing, i hope you dont mind me sharing them with other forums.
elvislady:D(y)

[gordon]

not at all you carry on

[Diane]

This is going to be a beauty Gordon, can tell that already.(y)

Diane

[jean francois]

Thank you, I am surprised result

[goodelvisgirl]

yup looking good so far i think its gonna look great from what i have seen so far look forward to seeing the rest of it

[SleepyJack]

Beautiful job so far...look forward to seeing the end result.

[gordon]

Thank you all for your comments,
did more today as I had an afternoon off, got his face nearlly finished but it is starting to take shape now, at least you can see who it is now

[gordon]

nothing on the telly so got some more done now finished his face and part of the neck, also got his cigar done as well

[goodelvisgirl]

gordon its lookin great you have captured him well it is starting to stand out a bit more now love the detail in the eyes can't wait to see the finished drawing

[SleepyJack]

Just keeps on getting better every time I look!(y)(y)

[gordon]

Thank you,
todays update finished his face and neck also got his shirt done ( man those big collars were something). Just got the dreaded hair to do now going to have to build myself up for this bit

[Tommy]

Excellent Gordon,(y) I know what you mean about the hair:lol:

[Diane]

Fantastic Gordon! Can't wait for the finish! (y)

Diane

[gordon]

Tommy that is the one thing that can ruin a drawing
Diane it should not be long now this drawing is going so quick

[goodelvisgirl]

yup its taken shape since i last saw it you are very talented i am can't wait to see the finish nice detail in this drawing

[gordon]

thank you, I hope your not disappointed

[gordon]

ok got his hair done, but I am a bit disappointed with it so may add more later but for now I will call this finished

[Diane]

The portrait is extremely beautiful and very well done as it stands Gordon. You can change the hair if you like but I see nothing wrong with it at all...fantastic!

Diane

[gordon]

Diane thank you, I was not happy with the hair and it has played on my mind all day so I have had half a day off and went back and added another layer and I am happier now as it looks better, the last one looked scruffy this is a bit tidier

[Tommy]

Superb (y) excellent likeness (y)

[Diane]

The portrait does come together better now with the added layer on Elvis' hair Gordon but I did like the highlights in the other one too.

Diane

[gordon]

Tommy thanks
Diane thank you for sticking with this till the end and for your comments

[goodelvisgirl]

well it was worth the wait to see the finished drawing i love it i like the second version with the other layer on the hair it looks fantastic well done and a great likeness to elvis i love it

[gordon]

Thank you glad it worked out so well, will do another very soon

[Diane]

Can't wait to see it! :)(y)

Diane

[4THEHEART]

Hey Gordon! another great one..(y)I see you drew the outlines first, that's tough really..I always go following my first line..thank you for posting , hope to see more beautiful works soon..(y):)

[SleepyJack]

Love it!........Wish I could draw even half as well as you do....great job...looking forward to seeing more of your work.:notworthy:notworthy(y)(y)

[gordon]

thank you all for your wonderful comments it makes the effort of doing these drawings all worth while

[Miss Clawdy]

You've done a wonderful job on Elvis, it looks stunning! (y)(y)(y)

[gordon]

thank you ma'm,

[adjeap]

Gordon,
Absoulutely The Best!!!
TCB,
ADJEAP

[gordon]

Adjeap thank you for your time and comments

[easyrider]

fantastic drawing Gordon

[gordon]

thank you easyrider

[elvia7]

Fantastic drawing and FANTASTIC TECHNIQUE!!!!(y)(y)
BRAVO my FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:supriced:(y):notworthy

[gordon]

thank you Elvia