A Few Preliminaries

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   runninghead on January 8, 2013 at 9:46 am

   Dear Justin,
   You are annoyingly good!
   Seriously- as I'm sure many others here will echo, this is a lovely concept masterfully executed. I wouldn't normally post just to say those things only I also felt compelled to say how great is is that you should share your process like this. It's a great example of how following through on strong fundementals can bring a vision to life. Inspiring and much appreciated. Looking forward to seeing the final.

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   Jaana Heiska on January 8, 2013 at 9:54 am

   Hey Justin!
   That is looking amazing! I can't wait to see the final.

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   Soulinka on January 8, 2013 at 12:01 pm

   what a wonderful sketches . Enjoy me eyes 😀

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   CK on January 8, 2013 at 12:04 pm

   The little colour sketch you did already looked finished to me. I can't imagine what the real finished one will look like.

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   Emanuele Sangregorio on January 8, 2013 at 1:48 pm

   i agree with CK. I really would love to make my drawing look so effortless and incisive as yours. looking forward your courses at lamppostguild!

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   Anonymous on January 8, 2013 at 2:20 pm

   Magical!

   Love the contrast between the wizard's expression and the kids'.

   Best,
   Aaron

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   Megan Johnson on January 8, 2013 at 3:18 pm

   Beautiful! The linework is so delicate and perfect for the children, and yet the dragon still looks like a bad-ass dragon.

   Your drawings on the brown paper inspired me to purchase myself some more Conté pencils and new EarthBound books.

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   Kitsune on January 8, 2013 at 11:18 pm

   I started doing sketches on toned paper last year, and while I love the depth I can get using the paper as the midground, I've found I have a hard time translating those sketches to full-color since the mood totally changes from whatever the initial feeling was on the toned paper… do you ever have the problem?

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   John P on January 8, 2013 at 11:26 pm

   Hi Justin,

   I just had to share my reaction which was, quote, “Woaaah!”, unquote. Seriously.
   Your sketches are amazing, as always. Love the wizard's expression 🙂

   Can't wait to see the finished painting!

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    Samuel Farinato on January 9, 2013 at 2:03 am

    What pencils are you using for these awesome sketches? The color just seems really perfectly balanced to the tone of the paper.

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11. 

    Anonymous on January 9, 2013 at 2:57 am

    Dr Mr Gerard,

    I love your work. I hate that I didn't do it.

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    Nicolay on January 10, 2013 at 3:37 am

    This is going to turn out magical. Beautiful feel with the curved horizon and cool/warm theme. Make it BIG! 😉

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    Genzai HOodwinK on January 24, 2013 at 8:25 am

    Just viewed the new post: http://muddycolors.blogspot.com/2013/01/wizards-apprentice.html

    and then it brought me here…then i was amazed even more. Loving the work you do!

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