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Title: uhh...Drawing made of words...first attempt
Post by: Runs_With_Scissors on 08 Feb 2007, 23:51
I did this during one of my classes the other day. Seniors probably think I'm another suicidal frosh but w/e (I'm not, of course)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t282/got_mules/DSCN1258.jpg)

I am a recovering cutter (4 days and counting w00t!!!). The drawing is made up of words (sad,lonely,angry,unloved,frustrated,etc.). It was my first time drawing something like this (the words and the screwed up-ness of the drawing) so I kinda fucked up part of the hands (no good at drawing hands...meh...). What do you guys think? I'll try to get some close ups, but my camera just died.

Title: Re: uhh...Drawing made of words...first attempt
Post by: WelshPete on 09 Feb 2007, 07:41
Reminds me of this poster i saw from Reservoir Dogs

(http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/LAPOP/ResDog~Reservoir-Dogs-Posters.jpg)

Basically uses the script to create the poster.

Have seen people use poetry to the same effect and it can have a real good effect.
Title: Re: uhh...Drawing made of words...first attempt
Post by: Edith on 09 Feb 2007, 12:53
I think it's a great concept.

It might help to sketch out the hands in pencil, lightly, first; then put the words over it and erase the guidelines?

I'd love to see it if you decide to do it over.

Congrats on quitting, btw.
Title: Re: uhh...Drawing made of words...first attempt
Post by: ampersandwitch on 09 Feb 2007, 17:49
Try modelling your hands in the position you want them in, and really LOOK to see how they fit together.
You're on your way, it's pretty creative.
Title: Re: uhh...Drawing made of words...first attempt
Post by: Silly Bobs new groove on 09 Feb 2007, 21:31
That is a really cool idea, in my opinion art, in any form, is a cure for all problems, if you can just learn to love one thing, you can escape another.
Title: Re: uhh...Drawing made of words...first attempt
Post by: Lunchbox on 10 Feb 2007, 05:16
I'll have to make a scan of some stuff I did for the school yearbook a few years ago. For each grade I drew a picture using the student's names. The one that turned out best was a ladybug.
Title: Re: uhh...Drawing made of words...first attempt
Post by: godinpants on 11 Feb 2007, 01:33
Its funny, i came across this topic this morning, and got sent this link this afternoon.

http://www.frogview.com/show.php?file=864 (http://www.frogview.com/show.php?file=864)
Title: Re: uhh...Drawing made of words...first attempt
Post by: EvilNickGreen on 12 Feb 2007, 22:21
I did something similar a little while back
I made words out of sentaces!
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/40610930/? (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/40610930/?)

and a poems out of poems!
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/40275010/ (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/40275010/)
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/40274807/ (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/40274807/)

Title: Re: uhh...Drawing made of words...first attempt
Post by: Runs_With_Scissors on 13 Feb 2007, 00:46
ampersandwitch, yeah, I just havea tihng where I absolutely cannot draw good hands. I would actually like to meet someone who can...I modelled my own hands, but as I did not have my blades (I threw them away) I couldn't remember how I held them...that sounded incredibly fucked up..but ok.

Lunchbox, you must scan! Those sound really cool.

Evilnickgreen, you need your own thread! Those are totally fucking awesome! I really like them!
Title: Re: uhh...Drawing made of words...first attempt
Post by: ampersandwitch on 14 Feb 2007, 09:17
Don't use a blade.  That temptation I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy.  Use a little folded up paper or something.
People who complain about not being able to draw something just need to practice.  I couldn't draw mouths for the longest time, but I think I've gotten better.
I have to work on ears.
Man, I would love to see more scans of that, just to get the full meaning.
Hurry up!
Title: Re: uhh...Drawing made of words...first attempt
Post by: Runs_With_Scissors on 16 Feb 2007, 00:07
temptations are bad, yes. I'll try to get a close up pic of the words that make up the drawing tomorrow. Right now the camera is..um..away...
Title: Re: uhh...Drawing made of words...first attempt
Post by: Valrus on 19 May 2007, 16:07
that is so cool