Spartan Helmet

[Gunnergrunt]

hahah goodness!
I used references for most of those yes. But I have been striving for originality lately. I drew this out of my head yesterday. I think i might be able to go off something like that and create something full scale

This is also original (ignore the text lol). Done in pen:

My original stuff isn't as good of quality as my other work, but I'm working on it

[RaBBiiTTT]

Wow, I remembered that as your avatar back then. I didn't know it was a drawing! It's simply flawless dude. I love how it is extremely detailed.

I would love to see more.

[rusty eagle]

What kinds of pencils do you use?

[iRaynne]

Incredible work GG, show us you whole sketchbook!

[Gunnergrunt]

Originally Posted by rusty eagle

What kinds of pencils do you use?

For this, I think i used a 2b and 3b pencil.
I don't really use anything fancy, just a few of the standard led softness. I don't like charcoal though. It makes a mess!

Originally Posted by iRaynne

Incredible work GG, show us you whole sketchbook!

I plan on it! I'm currently uploading all my stuff to photobucket. Then i'm gonna post a gallery thread

[rusty eagle]

Would you describe the way you draw, from contour to shading? I really would like to learn how to do that metallic look.

[madz333]

Paper is your vessel, and you have shown us yourself through it.

Keep going man, none will stop you.

[ehand88]

I used to draw all the time but I just sorta gave it up for other things. All of your art that you have posted so far is quite impressive and makes me want to start again. Keep up the good work, and I'm looking forward to seeing more.

[Gunnergrunt]

Originally Posted by rusty eagle

Would you describe the way you draw, from contour to shading? I really would like to learn how to do that metallic look.

Well it would take a while to really describe how I draw. For this picture, I drew my contour lines very accurate, precise, and light. Then I worked from left to right (to avoid smudge). I would pick one section at a time and shade it to its final state (I usually skip the rough shading stage). When I shade, my pencil pressure has to be just right. I try to get most of the shading done with the pencil before I use a shading stick. Then I go over the edges of that section with a very sharp pencil eraser.
That's about how i did that one. It was almost four years ago though. My drawing style has changed a bit since then, but it still has the same results

Originally Posted by ehand88

makes me want to start again.

I know the feeling lol. Do you have anything posted around here that I could check out?