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Preview of Augustus Saint Gaudens drawing by C. Daughtrey.
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I've been asked a few times how the drawing of Saint Gaudens is coming along. Pretty well, if I should say so myself. I have another couple of days of work left on it - it should be finished by the end of the weekend. Prints should be ready for orders by Thanksgiving and will be $30 each delivered. Thanks for asking!
Here's the preview:
Here's the preview:
C. D. Daughtrey, NLG
The Lincoln cent store:
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My numismatic art work:
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USAF veteran, 1986-1996 :: support our troops - the American way.
The Lincoln cent store:
http://www.lincolncent.com
My numismatic art work:
http://www.cdaughtrey.com
USAF veteran, 1986-1996 :: support our troops - the American way.
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Capped Bust Half Series
Capped Bust Half Dime Series
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
<< <i>Sorry-- a question. When you say that there is a couple of day's work on it, exactly what is left to do? For example, do you draw certain parts last, like the hair, or is there just "touch up" work to do at this point, like blending the shades, etc.? I can't draw to save my life, but I was just curious (hope this made sense). >>
First off, no need to be sorry. I understand the curiosity just as much as I get curious about things I can't do that I think are neat. I want to know how they are done.
Second, I generally work in spots, then connect those areas with the filler that goes between them. On ASG's head, the focus areas were the eye, beard front, and temple. The rest was mundane filler to me. I did those three areas first, then connected the dots.
One thing that is important to understand is that I don't trace any of my work, it's all done free hand. One thing that helps this free-hand drawing, however, is that I map out the surface in one-inch grid squares. I pick a scale from the subject I'm drawing from then grid the subject in squares. To get perspective, sizes, and relatinships between areas correct, I essentially do the whole drawing one grid square at a time.
With regard to the two days of work left to do on this drawing, I have selected a horizontal format for this one, and placed Saint Gaudens in between two of his most famous coin designs. As you can see the portrait is finished except for the jacket, but I have a lot of work remaining on the right side, the $20 design. The finished work will have the two designs with his portrait floating between them.
As for "touching up", etc..most of that is just shading differences, last minute fixes for "that bugs me" stuff, etc. I stand back, take a look at the whole thing, and see if there's anything that just doesn't work. I either eliminate it or fix it.
Anyhow, here's the whole thing as of today - you can see there's still a lot left to finish.
The Lincoln cent store:
http://www.lincolncent.com
My numismatic art work:
http://www.cdaughtrey.com
USAF veteran, 1986-1996 :: support our troops - the American way.
Is the Victor David Brenner print still available?
Any plans to draw Adolf Weinman?
<< <i>coppercoins, EXCELLENT work so far on ASG! I have two questions for you:
Is the Victor David Brenner print still available?
Any plans to draw Adolf Weinman? >>
1. Thanks!
2. yes.
3. eventually, yes. Probably in the Spring.
The Lincoln cent store:
http://www.lincolncent.com
My numismatic art work:
http://www.cdaughtrey.com
USAF veteran, 1986-1996 :: support our troops - the American way.
<< <i>I wish I had a jaw dropping a mile to the floor icon! >>
LOL!...you need me to draw one for you?
The Lincoln cent store:
http://www.lincolncent.com
My numismatic art work:
http://www.cdaughtrey.com
USAF veteran, 1986-1996 :: support our troops - the American way.
Truly wonderful artwork.
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<< <i>How do you even see things that way? >>
My best response is, "I draw it like I see it." I have a nack for knowing how hard to press to get certain shades, and I go from there. As for the composition, well, these aren't all that difficult. I draw a portrait and fill in the unbalanced areas.
BTW, just so the poeple who are "into" medium know, I drew both of these using a simple papermate 0.7MM mechanical pencil with standard lead. I don't get into spending money on fancy pencils that don't draw any better than the standard ones. I tend to get everything I need with the standard lead.
I shade an area, then sharpen the pencil to a razor sharp point, then fill in the "holes" that are left behind, blending in any stroke lines.
Another secret...I ALWAYS draw with the grain. Everything has a grain, especially hair. Drawing with the grain makes any stroke lines belnd better and it gives the whole drawing a more natural look.
Off to work on my drawing...have fun!
Edited to add...I get a lot of mileage out of this $2 mechanical pencil. I drew half of this drawing with the same stick of lead I drew the entire Brenner drawing with. I just poked out the last of that lead stick two days ago and moved to a new one.
The Lincoln cent store:
http://www.lincolncent.com
My numismatic art work:
http://www.cdaughtrey.com
USAF veteran, 1986-1996 :: support our troops - the American way.
collections: Maryland related coins & exonumia, 7070 Type set, and Video Arcade Tokens.
The Low Budget Y2K Registry Set
The Lincoln cent store:
http://www.lincolncent.com
My numismatic art work:
http://www.cdaughtrey.com
USAF veteran, 1986-1996 :: support our troops - the American way.
I have one word for you: INCREDIBLE. Those drawings are BEAUTIFUL. Can you post your Brenner or other works???
P.S. Your selling price is too low.
<< <i>COPPERCOINS:
I have one word for you: INCREDIBLE. Those drawings are BEAUTIFUL. Can you post your Brenner or other works???
P.S. Your selling price is too low. >>
Thank you...as for the selling price, I didn't want to outprice my notariety as an artist. I'm basically completely unknown as an artist. Perhaps as time goes on and I finish more drawings things will come around and I'll be selling prints for more. Heck, there could actually end up being a secondary market for these.
I have some ideas on how to continue the series beyond the coin designers...one thought is the $5 educational silver certificate...I LOVE that note, and wanted to draw it in fading perspective with the vignette popping up off the paper. I could think of a dozen different drawings I'd like to do with paper currency in mind.
A friend suggested the possibility that when I have a couple dozen completed to set up at a national coin show and sell the prints. I wonder if this would go over? I might post that in its own thread later.
As for the Brenner drawing, click here to see the thread on it. Any other drawings? Heck, the Brenner was the first drawing I did in nearly 15 years.
The Lincoln cent store:
http://www.lincolncent.com
My numismatic art work:
http://www.cdaughtrey.com
USAF veteran, 1986-1996 :: support our troops - the American way.
I come from a family of artists and your work is just magnificent!
Congratulations on your achievements!
Steve
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. (Socrates)
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09/07/2006
I am floored by your drawing! I will certainly be asking you for a print.
one question, will C. Barber be in this series???
<< <i>I highly recommend everybody be on the "subscription plan." That way, you don't miss any of these wonderful drawings. I plan on having a complete autographed set with the same #. I sent Paypal tonight. >>
ditto,(right behind you)..... already done, subscription plan in place
The Lincoln cent store:
http://www.lincolncent.com
My numismatic art work:
http://www.cdaughtrey.com
USAF veteran, 1986-1996 :: support our troops - the American way.
Nice work Coppercoins!
Ralph