A drawing

[rasenove]

Just thought I'd show a drawing I've been working on lately. It's  a replication of an old man photo I found on the net. It's purely for practicing.
I'm using graphite pencils to render everything on a smooth surface paper. I was aiming for realism but couldn't make it as realistic as I wanted it to be, meh  I'll get there one day.
*image removed*
I barely get time to work on it these days so even I don't know when I can finish this. I'll post the finished work when I'm done.
In the mean time, what ya think?

[shad0wingfir3]

That is truly amazing rasenove, I am really impressed! Artistic talent is something I completely lack, so I always enjoy seeing people's talents. Thank you for sharing!

[Kulverstukas]

This is very cool bro. How lomg did it take you to get as much?

[rasenove]

This is very cool bro. How lomg did it take you to get as much?

The first stroke was made in 29/4/14. It's been a long while because I've had exams in the middle and had to finish other drawings and most importantly I'm taking my time because it's  on the first page of my sketch book I carry around.

[Pak_Track]

Damn. The best I can do is drawings of boxes
+cookie

[Deque]

I really like it so far. Do you still draw on the parts that are already colored or are they finished?

[rasenove]

I really like it so far. Do you still draw on the parts that are already colored or are they finished?

Sometimes I do if I feel the need to but I tend to completely finish rendering one area before moving to another one.

[Deque]

Sometimes I do if I feel the need to but I tend to completely finish rendering one area before moving to another one.

You could try to increase the contrast by making the dark areas even darker.
E.g. if you look at this drawing, you see what I mean: http://struppigel.deviantart.com/art/Juliane-92555375?q=gallery%3AStruppigel%2F4337607&qo=8
It is possible with using different hardness grades of pencils.

[rasenove]

You could try to increase the contrast by making the dark areas even darker.
E.g. if you look at this drawing, you see what I mean: http://struppigel.deviantart.com/art/Juliane-92555375?q=gallery%3AStruppigel%2F4337607&qo=8
It is possible with using different hardness grades of pencils.

Actually, the dark areas in the drawing are as dark as graphite can be (8B). Maybe the camera is catching the sheen off the graphite  and making it appear greyish. Because from here the drawing looks pretty intense in contrast. Maybe I should have used charcoal instead. And if you're talking about the skin, I am planning on adding darker values. Thanks for the advice.

Right now what I'm worrying about is how to render white beard realistically.

[Deque]

Actually, the dark areas in the drawing are as dark as graphite can be (8B). Maybe the camera is catching the sheen off the graphite  and making it appear greyish. Because from here the drawing looks pretty intense in contrast. Maybe I should have used charcoal instead. And if you're talking about the skin, I am planning on adding darker values. Thanks for the advice.

Right now what I'm worrying about is how to render white beard realistically.

That's right, it can be a problem due to scanning the picture. Charcoal isn't necessary, imho.
The eyes look a bit dead, you can probably fresh them up with some lighter reflections.
Hair is always a bit hairy to do.
Here is a nice tutorial, maybe there are some techniques that help you:
http://cataclysm-x.deviantart.com/art/Tutorial-Detailed-Hair-part-1-72642274
http://cataclysm-x.deviantart.com/art/Tutorial-Detailed-Hair-part-2-74655935
http://cataclysm-x.deviantart.com/art/Tutorial-How-to-draw-hair-50774338