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Rafael Nadal by =akaLilith:iconakaLilith:

Categories Traditional Art > Drawings > Portraits & Figures

©2009 =akaLilith
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I love 2008. It's the year that a lot of great things happened. One of the most memorable moments of 2008 was watching Rafael Nadal winning his first Wimbledon title under the rain, the sun and the stars.

I meant to make this drawing the last submission of 2008 then changed my mind because I want 2009 to begin with him. I chose to draw this picture at oppose to all the action shots because I love the calmness of it.

This drawing didn't mean to be this detailed. It supposed to be a simple drawing. I should've finished it Sunday night or Monday al least.. But something bad happened.

Indy Colts got beaten by the Chargers...

I was upset.. I was disapointed.. I was furious..

I was mad at the thing that I had no control over.. The ball wasn't in my hand (it'd be worst of it was... I got a worse skill with balls than Bella from Twilight)..

So I found solace on the thing that I COULD control, a pencil.. I started adding details - more shading, more strands of hair, another shading, another strand. By the time I felt a little calm down the drawing looked no lonnger simple..

Not that it's a bad thing...

This drawing's dedicated to :iconhedspace77:, a very talented pencil artist and a big Rafa's fan. I promised her I'd draw Rafa if he was the world no.1 at the end of the year. He was and I kept my promise.

A4 Canson drawing paper (the smoother side) + Pencils + countless hours

Reference photo from Vamosbrigade.com [link]

Comments


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*Ileana-S Jan 6, 2009, 4:00:50 AM
Thanks for this treat!!! My fiance and I have always supported him and came THIS (-) close to a nervous breakdown during the Wimbledon final!

:typerhappy: :dance: :boogie:

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"Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about." Oscar Wilde
:iconkennyc:
~kennyc Jan 6, 2009, 4:05:52 AM
Excellent work!

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Kenny A. Chaffin
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=akaLilith Jan 6, 2009, 4:06:54 AM
OMG I didn't know that you like him!!! I love you!!

Watching that Wimbledon final must be the most stressful hours I've ever spent.. I'd have gone absolutely insane if he hadn't won it..

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'In pencil we trust :pencil:':community:
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*IrrevocableFate Jan 6, 2009, 4:07:56 AM
This looks amazing! All the detail and shading is marvelous! His expression is lovely as well--calm and thoughtful. It's truly wonderful dear. :+favlove:

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Hello world! I love you. :eager:
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=aadoza Jan 6, 2009, 4:08:03 AM
Fantastic, really well done. Really love the attention to detail.
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Mood: Amused ~Toooma Jan 6, 2009, 4:12:24 AM
Wow this is great! way to go
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~sergeant-sodomy Jan 6, 2009, 4:17:12 AM
Great piece. :)

Although. I never understand how people like Nadal over Roger. He will always be No. 1 to me. =/
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=fetalman Jan 6, 2009, 4:22:50 AM
great job

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if you look at your drawing in a mirror you will notice mistakes right away........
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=FireCaster Jan 6, 2009, 4:24:08 AM
Damn, I love the hair, the skin details, the background, the contrasts.. everything! :worship: you are definitely one of the best and nicest pencil artists out there! Very inspiring! :D

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Just when you think you got me figured out,
the season's already changing.
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~DarthHoney Jan 6, 2009, 4:27:30 AM
amazing! I love the shading-- it's just crazy-good :clap:

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Nobody move! I dropped me brain..
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