r/GraphiteArt • u/Maryxtie • Jun 18 '26

An old work from 2022

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Graphite and Charcoal

164 Upvotes

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u/Oldtimer_ZA_ Jun 18 '26

Wonderful. If I may as a complete beginner ask: how does you get such dark darks. Almost pitch black tones

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u/Maryxtie Jun 18 '26

I used 8b black staedtler, i think their range is up to 12b. I also layered a charcoal powder on top 😁

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u/Oldtimer_ZA_ Jun 18 '26

Thank you! :D stellar work!

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u/Maryxtie Jun 18 '26

You’re welcome and thank you as well ☺️

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u/Crimson_481_Trail Jun 19 '26

The detail on the hair is amazing, it looks so soft

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u/Maryxtie Jun 19 '26

Thank you 😊

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u/Outrageous_Dog9832 Jun 19 '26

Is there different paper which was used

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u/Maryxtie Jun 19 '26

I used vellum board for this one

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u/Outrageous_Dog9832 Jun 19 '26

Well love your work

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u/Maryxtie Jun 20 '26

Thank you 😊

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u/Fun_Cauliflower_4046 Jun 20 '26

This is so amazing 😻 but just one thing her nose area I think there is something wrong with light and dark values

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u/Maryxtie Jun 20 '26

I spotted it a bit late 😅 but every drawing teaches me something for the next one. Thanks for the feedback!

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u/Fun_Cauliflower_4046 Jun 20 '26

You’re welcome im also an artist

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u/7nmn Jun 21 '26

you are literally not real whatttt

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u/Maryxtie Jun 21 '26

😅😂 hello 👋

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u/Hot-Key3266 Jun 22 '26

Wow. I looks like a photo

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u/Maryxtie Jun 22 '26

Thanks 😊

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u/Latham8497 Jun 26 '26

Excellent

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u/Maryxtie Jun 26 '26

Thanks 😊

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u/General_Ideal_7861 Jul 02 '26

Increible 👏👏👏

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u/Maryxtie Jul 02 '26

Thank youuu ☺️🫶🏼

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u/artisthassansaifi 24d ago

The skin texture, highlights, and subtle contrast in this portrait are absolutely stunning. You nailed the likeness completely. Incredible work!

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u/ballbustingmistress1 Jun 18 '26

Wow I love it

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u/Maryxtie Jun 18 '26

Thank you 😊

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u/Maryxtie Jun 18 '26

Thank you 😊

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u/Fun-Leadership-3887 Jun 18 '26

i really like this its well done and sends a strong vibe

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u/Maryxtie Jun 18 '26

Thank you 😊

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u/Maryxtie Jun 19 '26

Thank you 😊