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Published: 2013-11-05 04:03:15 +0000 UTC; Views: 6473; Favourites: 353; Downloads: 64
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I declare this finished! I expected more from the background, I had hoped to have the patience for a bookshelf or something, but clearly that did not happen. So yeah this is suppose to be Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes from the BBC mini series, I don't think I nailed it, but I tried. He looks more like Jonathan Rhys Meyers. URG! This study in realism sure is challenging.Mixed medium: watercolor, marker, pencil crayon, pencil.
8.5 x 11 inches on bristolboard.
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wow, this is stunning. How do you draw him? Mine always fails
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I agree with others saying it should be a print! I would certainly buy one. Excellent work! This is beautiful.
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You should make this available for print!!!
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Well thanks! I've never set up a print option on Deviantart before, I don't know enough about what resolution is needed and how good of quality the prints would be. I am picky.
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It's very easy to set up. 
It's up to you whether or not you want to make this into a print, but i can tell you that i'd buy one in a heart beat if you do.
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Splendid work, I love how you captured him, yet somehow made him your own. I do hope this hangs on a wall somewhere!
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Aww thanks!! Yeah somehow I didn't quite get him right, but sometimes when I look at him I see Benedict, so I know he's in there somewhere!
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OH this is beautifully done. Love the way you've done the background, and also the skin tone is perfect. 
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Oh thank you so much, what a compliment, I've been looking at all your fanart recently of Loki thinking how absolutely talented of an artist you are. I'm floored to get a comment from you 
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Oh wow.. your very welcome.
Just been to your gallery to check out all your beautiful art. Your art is simply gorgeous.
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You're welcome ^^ thank you!
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Just blown away by this. To be able to do 2 "different" styles & make it look so easy is amazing!
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Thanks so much! Yeah I really enjoy experimenting with art techniques and styles. Realism was sure a step outside the comfort box for me. But I enjoyed doing it, so probably more to come soon!
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Great job! I can definitely see Jonathan Rhys Meyers, but at the same time I do see Benedict. I know how you feel though - I've tried to draw him before and he's so hard to capture! But this really does look great. I love the textures
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Thanks! Isn't it strange how by not getting some of the features right suddenly somebody else appears?! I was like "Jonathan Rhys Meyers what are you doing here, get out of my painting!" LOL. I guess that tells me I need more practise with portrait realism. But it was still fun
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I don't watch this show, but your artwork is stunning. I love it!
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Thanks! It sure is a great show *hint-hint* 
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I think this turned out excellent. Benedict is a difficult guy to draw, he just has one of those faces, but I think you did just fine
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Thanks so much! His features really are tricky to do, but it was a pleasure to draw him, he's quite stunning.
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Noooo miiine!! HAHAHA jk
Thanks!
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Awesome work Ashley! I really really like this! You should draw more portraits in future! ^^
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Thanks so much! I think I will do more
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