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Published: 2011-07-13 18:26:25 +0000 UTC; Views: 8469; Favourites: 197; Downloads: 104
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Description ...Could apply to any portrait drawing, actually...

Well, I know it's weird and maybe this could make me look conceited, but I made this thing because he's AWFULLY difficult to draw and I'm sort of an expert in Reidology now. Counting also my failed attempts, I drew him more than 30 times.
And it was rather instructive.

**Sorry for the typing mistakes, too late to correct them XD
***Suddenly, I feel the need to stress one point: TAKE MEASUREMENTS while drawing the first construction lines. That's the most important thing you do while drawing portraits, unless you have a really trained eye.
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Comments: 95

Pam-and-the-Rat [2011-07-14 04:38:27 +0000 UTC]

nothing conceited about it--useful information, and i'm off to the light table to see if I can copy it until I can do it. You are so wonderful with pencil! I always enjoy what you do.

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whiteshaix In reply to Pam-and-the-Rat [2011-07-14 06:48:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, but I don't know if the light table is a good idea. Actually, I've done the tutorial to show how to AVOID light table When making my first failed attempts (those I never uploaded ) I used it a couple of times to trace a photo. I didn't understand the real shape of his face and the result wasn't good at all. Started to see something good when I discarded it and tried to make it all freehand.

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Pam-and-the-Rat In reply to whiteshaix [2011-07-14 11:59:58 +0000 UTC]

tnx for the tip on the light table--you saved me a bunch of work--especially trying to dig the light table out from under stuff!

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whiteshaix In reply to Pam-and-the-Rat [2011-07-14 12:54:11 +0000 UTC]

Besides, trying to copy my sketches is useless. They're always a lot different from the finished work. Working from the model is MUCH better.

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Zephra85 In reply to ??? [2011-07-14 04:23:47 +0000 UTC]

I LOVE the dark circles under Gubler's eyes, weirdly enough. He's stated they're natural and he hates/tries to object when make-up artists try to cover them up. (You can see this in his early promo photos for CM coming out, they photoshopped 'em. XP) And I absolutely love drawing those circles. X3 Besides, I think they fit Reid. It suits him that he looks like he's staying up late all the time, whether it be working on some new math theory, going over a paper he wrote on psychopathy, or just catching an all-night Dr. Who marathon on BBC. XD

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whiteshaix In reply to Zephra85 [2011-07-14 06:36:40 +0000 UTC]

That's the point. They *should* be a flaw, usually, but look good on him. It's not weird, it's part of his attractiveness and one of the things that make him so difficult to draw. I've seen some portraits in which badly done circles made him look like a hopeless junkie. AND an ugly one.

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Zephra85 In reply to whiteshaix [2011-07-14 08:05:33 +0000 UTC]

That's hilarious. Makes me think of a while ago A.J. Cook uploaded a photo of herself on twitter with her make-up on for a role in a movie where she's playing a heroine addict. My GOD it's terrifying how much like a creepy junkie she looked when she's usually so pretty. XD;

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whiteshaix In reply to Zephra85 [2011-07-14 08:38:19 +0000 UTC]

Now I'm curious... Do you remember the title of that movie?

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Zephra85 In reply to whiteshaix [2011-07-14 23:42:37 +0000 UTC]

Don't know, lemme double check my Twitter...

Nope, she didn't say the title. But I found the pic!

[link]

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whiteshaix In reply to Zephra85 [2011-07-15 07:24:17 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, that's unsettling!

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Zephra85 In reply to whiteshaix [2011-07-15 13:30:23 +0000 UTC]

I KNOW! The make-up guys they hired really know their stuff.

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Flippypeace [2011-07-14 02:46:43 +0000 UTC]

thank you!!! XD

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sbclover In reply to ??? [2011-07-13 22:21:02 +0000 UTC]

wow this will b helpful if i ever get around to trying to draw reid
probs wont be as good as urs tho, cuz they are amazing

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whiteshaix In reply to sbclover [2011-07-14 06:30:28 +0000 UTC]

Well, trying never killed anyone and it's the only way to improve. Some of my first portraits were so ugly I didn't even bother to upload them.

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sbclover In reply to whiteshaix [2011-07-14 14:14:07 +0000 UTC]

lol
nice
yeah i have some pretty bad drawings too...

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Amphata In reply to ??? [2011-07-13 20:36:19 +0000 UTC]

.
Non ce la farΓ² mai.
*le sigh*

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whiteshaix In reply to Amphata [2011-07-13 20:48:56 +0000 UTC]

Se non provi, no di sicuro

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Amphata In reply to whiteshaix [2011-07-15 11:28:20 +0000 UTC]

Mamamamama....! *v*

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whiteshaix In reply to Amphata [2011-07-15 11:45:04 +0000 UTC]

Penserai mica che a me sia riuscito bene da subito? I primi due disegni li ho ritoccati piΓΉ volte. Quelli subito dopo erano inguardabili e non li ho messi in circolazione. Se ne stanno ben nascosti in un armadietto sotto pile di altri fogli.

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Amphata In reply to whiteshaix [2011-07-15 12:54:11 +0000 UTC]

Sì, inguardabili...! Ci credo mica, io!
Il problema è che io non guardo mai le foto, faccio sempre a cavolo mio! Tipo: ho in mente il Joker in una determinata situazione? Voglio magari farmi furba e guardare prima una foto di riferimento, per poi adattarla? Ma certo che no! Piglio e disegno, così, a cacchio. Non sono capace di mettermi lì con una foto vicino e produrre i capolavori che fai tu. E sì che ho spesso certe ideuzze carine, ma poi a conti fatti il risultato non è mai neanche lontanamente vicino a quello che avevo in mente. *disperazione & angoscia*

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whiteshaix In reply to Amphata [2011-07-15 13:45:32 +0000 UTC]

Ah ecco... Beh, se facessi così pure io dovrei usare lo stile da fumetto, non certo quello realistico da ritratto. Mah. Chissà come verrebbe il dr. Reid fumettato?

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Amphata In reply to whiteshaix [2011-07-15 23:00:49 +0000 UTC]

Ah, dipende se lo fai tu o se lo faccio io! Ahahahhaha!

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SuperKataang1 In reply to ??? [2011-07-13 20:32:30 +0000 UTC]

Whoo! if i could draw people AT ALL I would use this.

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RuriNeko [2011-07-13 20:29:32 +0000 UTC]

Wow, nice job~ Beautiful finishing job

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whiteshaix In reply to RuriNeko [2011-07-13 20:50:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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RuriNeko In reply to whiteshaix [2011-07-14 18:35:12 +0000 UTC]

Welcome~

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raka-raka In reply to ??? [2011-07-13 20:25:08 +0000 UTC]

O wow, mi hai fatto scoprire un sacco di robe nuove, grazie!!!
Non sapevo esistessero forme maschili e forme femminili per il viso, sapevo di dover marcare meglio i tratti ed infoltire le sopracciglia negli uomini, ma nessuno mi aveva mai parlato di forme e proporzioni diverse, ho fatto sempre a occhio...mΓ² tocca che mi cerco dei tutorial specifici...Grazie mille per questo tutorial!!!

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whiteshaix In reply to raka-raka [2011-07-13 20:47:38 +0000 UTC]

Ma anche a occhio funziona benissimo, più che altro qui serve una maggiore attenzione ai dettagli perchè la sua faccia è STRANA. Pure le orecchie hanno una forma diversa dal solito.
Ho notato che parecchi, provando a disegnarlo, tendono a usare proporzioni piΓΉ classiche, che funzionano alla grande se vuoi disegnare Hotchner (o David Boreanaz o molti altri attori, se Γ¨ per questo), ma nel caso specifico non si applicano. Oppure saltano proprio il passaggio dello schizzo iniziale, e il risultato purtroppo si nota. Sai che ho iniziato a fargli dei ritratti proprio perchΓ© li avevo cercati qui su DA e ne ho trovati pochi di realmente somiglianti?

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raka-raka In reply to whiteshaix [2011-07-13 20:59:06 +0000 UTC]

XD bè direi che in pochi giorni hai sopperito a questa mancanza! XD
MΓ² mi hai fatto venir voglia di provare; vediamo se come disegno di solito funziona o viene una porcheria...XD

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CaroRuLushe In reply to ??? [2011-07-13 20:24:19 +0000 UTC]

....Awesome~!β™₯
haha I don't think making tutorials is conceited XD Its more helpful then anything(pft duh its a tutorial~)
but yea, I love you for making this :3
(is that like my 50th time confessing my 'No-homo' Love for you? lmao)

*practices immediately using your tips*

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whiteshaix In reply to CaroRuLushe [2011-07-13 20:36:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I'd like to see the outcome then!

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KaptynQerq In reply to ??? [2011-07-13 19:44:11 +0000 UTC]

Dude, I bet if you sent these to his manager... Your next job RIGHT THERE.

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whiteshaix In reply to KaptynQerq [2011-07-13 20:02:25 +0000 UTC]

I doubt making MGG portraits could ever qualify as a job...

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KaptynQerq In reply to whiteshaix [2011-07-13 20:10:17 +0000 UTC]

Maybe they'll pay you to draw the team too!

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SicilianValkyrie In reply to ??? [2011-07-13 19:20:53 +0000 UTC]

This is fabulous! Thank you very much! I must admit that I never saw a picture of the real model before, and have to say that your drawings are hotter than reality! (and the real one is very hot have to say!).

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whiteshaix In reply to SicilianValkyrie [2011-07-13 19:34:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! So you've never watched Criminal Minds?

...And yes, he's damn hot... Guess why I'm so obsessed by him?

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SicilianValkyrie In reply to whiteshaix [2011-07-13 19:36:21 +0000 UTC]

No I've never seen it! but I guess I should! Is it something like Bones? I like that kind of shows

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whiteshaix In reply to SicilianValkyrie [2011-07-13 19:52:01 +0000 UTC]

Well, it's more oriented towards the "dark side" of people. The main characters are a FBI profilers' team who try to catch serial killers, most of the time. To succeed, they must try to understand how they think, why they do what they do.
Almost everyone of the main characters is definitely interesting, with different qualities and skills and some flaws. Dr. Reid is a multi-graduated genius with some borderline autistic traits and a lingering fear of becoming schizophrenic eventually. And he's totally unaware of his awesomeness, too.

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SicilianValkyrie In reply to whiteshaix [2011-07-13 19:55:23 +0000 UTC]

Wow, I'm sold! xD! I was looking for some good show to watch on sunday with my fiancee, this is the winner! Thank you!

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ElyBethDC In reply to ??? [2011-07-13 19:11:46 +0000 UTC]

WOW! ....io son proprio una schiappa a disegnare, ma me lo sono letto tutto quanto....
Tu sei bravissima!

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whiteshaix In reply to ElyBethDC [2011-07-13 19:16:47 +0000 UTC]

Sai... Reid Γ¨ un soggetto che molti affrontano con troppa leggerezza qui su DA. Anche presunti artisti un po' pieni di sΓ© (e te lo dico allegramente perchΓ© non capiscono l'italiano). Spero che i consigli servano a vedere dei miglioramenti Altrimenti, pazienza, Γ¨ stato divertente!

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Reidtail In reply to ??? [2011-07-13 18:28:31 +0000 UTC]

wow!! that looks difficult to draw!!

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whiteshaix In reply to Reidtail [2011-07-13 19:05:11 +0000 UTC]

He is. Always. That's the point.

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Reidtail In reply to whiteshaix [2011-07-13 19:06:35 +0000 UTC]

awesome!! ur such a great artist

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