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Submitted: October 25, 2011
Image Size: 7.6 MB
Resolution: 4731×3586

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Make:NIKON CORPORATION
Model:NIKON D90
Shutter Speed:1/40 second
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Date Taken:Oct 28, 2011, 12:24:04 AM
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The Tree and the Moonby =SimonVelazquezArt

Traditional Art / Drawings / Landscapes & Scenery

Just like in a cruel love story, the tree and the moon are destined to pass by each other every day with no hope of ever meeting. Like the girl you fall hopelessly in love with as you catch a fleeting glance of her hair. She walks away, never to return. The memory remains, but with a deeper sense of mystery; and dreams of what could have been, if only a chance was given.

Sorry about that, just had to get it out... and moving on.

OK, so here it is... There is nothing more I want to do with it. And I'm happy about it.

Materials used & time spent:

Done with 3mm hb and b mechanical pencil, 4b graphite pencil, a small amount of charcoal and tortillons for blending.
All together it took me roughly 10 hours.

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Anyone interested in purchasing the original artwork can either send me a note or email me directly at simon.ajijic@gmail.com for more information.

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Edit (10-28-11): I have added some contrast and detail to the mountains and foreground, and left the natural color for a more neutral tone. Nothing major, but I guess it puts my completion time closer to 13 hours.

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Critique by ~ArtistEan Jan 20, 2012, 7:43:08 PM

You had brought out a great piece of work I probably couldn't do later on... However although this is just great A+ is see a flaw, the light contrast. We as people when we see the moon, we usually expect it to be dark out, especially when it's that close to us. However I have seen the moon out in broad daylight. But there is still a good side. Don't try to change it, unless you could as easily as erasing and sketching in again. And, the shadows are off, making them won't require erasing. I recommend you sell things like this. so... I can't wait to see more!!!!

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Critique by ~UmbraDragonX Dec 21, 2011, 7:13:17 PM

This... is amazing. The moon and the tree have so much detail in it. It is very realistic... however there are some things I would change... For example, are there any stars on this night? Also, some parts of the hill look a little off due to the light-dark contrast. But other than that, this is a great work of art. I would know that I would never have been able to do something like this. I hope you keep up the good work, and don't feel discouraged by my comments if you do feel bad because of them. I can't wait to see more from you!