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Sharbat Gula Drawing by ~Novastar2486:iconNovastar2486:

Categories Traditional Art > Drawings > Portraits & Figures

©2008-2009 ~Novastar2486
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Artist's Comments

NO COPYRIGHT VIOLATION INTENDED
I do not own any rights to the original photograph, all rights belong to their respective owners. I will not make prints or reproductions of this piece and it will serve no financial gain on my part. This drawing is merely and exercise in efforts to improve my skills in graphite medium.

For more information on Steve McCurry and his photography please visit his site.[link]


*UPDATEd Jan 26th, 2008*
I have totally re-worked many aspects of this piece form when I first Posted it. Now I am finally happy with it. :)

In 1985, Steve McCurry's Photograph, of then unknown Sharbat Gula appeared on the cover of National Geographic magazine, and has since become one of the worlds most famous photographs.

This is my Graphite and Airbrush rendition of that photograph.

Media
- 11"X14" Strathmore Smooth Bristol.
- Staedtler Mars Lumograph HB - 7B
- kneadable eraser
- White eraser
- Blending stumps
- Goldens Airbrush acrylics

Time:15-20hrs maybe more

Thank you for looking and as always comments and critiques are always welcome.

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~jordanupnorth Jan 15, 2008, 10:25:57 PM
It's very good, the eyes are as piercing as the photo
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~Novastar2486 Jan 15, 2008, 10:27:58 PM
Thank you! I was hoping I would not loose that quality due to the lack of colour.

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=illusionality Jan 16, 2008, 1:03:04 AM
woah, thats really really good mannn! :wow:

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~marisakueh Jan 16, 2008, 3:28:01 AM
It looks really good, Jeremy. Love the hair. That's a lot of folds...you are patient.

I've seen the documentary where Steve was searching for her and those piercing eyes.

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~paulineaubey Jan 16, 2008, 4:32:33 AM
Gosh this is so realistic!

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~tvissoc Jan 16, 2008, 5:57:24 AM
Great work! Instantly recognized.
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*fantomdragon Jan 16, 2008, 7:09:09 AM
Great job, and her eyes are so..creepy..lol! It's awesome! :D

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~zv3zda Jan 16, 2008, 9:15:19 AM
I love most the eyes, very impressive! :)

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~kkkkalinka Jan 16, 2008, 9:41:47 AM
I love this photo.I saw a documentary once and this photographer Steve McCurry searched for that girl years after he had made the photo.It's amazing.The way you did the eyes is incredible!!!!! :heart: :heart::+fav:

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~Novastar2486 Jan 16, 2008, 10:50:45 AM
Thank you very much! Thank you for the :+fav: as well.

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