I made some drawings of Victory Models....

[gwpercle]

Wow, thank you gwpercle. How in the world did you make a living at art? I'm thoroughly impressed.

Engineer1911: I wonder if those 2 things go hand in hand or something. Because I play guitar, bass guitar and drums. When I got out of high school, that was my passion and I stuck all of my time and effort into it. I should've stayed in college, but I can say I chased my dream. Never went anywhere other than played a few shows that were large venues. But none of the bands ever made it big. Oh well. That's life in the big city. I have used that skill at church though in my adult life.

If I would've been smart I would've kept with drafting too. Like you did. You were smart. I did work as a CAD guy for my Brother in law for a couple of years. And I had mechanical drawing in high school and thoroughly enjoyed it. I think I was decent at it too. Geometry was simple for me. Trig, ugh.......

I technically haven't made a living in "art ", but rather architecture...I draw building plans for residences and small commercal buildings and I still draw the plans with a mechanical pencil , technical drafting pens on sheets of vellum taped to a big drawing board . I could never get into CAD ...having a computer do the drawing just never fit my way of doing things. I started my own building design business in 1972 and since I'm the boss , I get to do it my way .
Gary

 

[ABPOS]

That is really cool you still do it old skool. NICE!!!! I'm all for non digital. Many wise people say it's good to keep up with the times and always learn. But when it comes to electronics, I think there are many downsides to everything being digital. Not to say there isn't any upsides.

 

[ABPOS]

I made another thread in the appropriate forum for this drawing. But I kind of like having them all in one thread too. Just to track the progress. Sorry that it might not be forum appropriate here. But hopefully no one cares that I continue this here to keep track of progress.

 

[ABPOS]

Finished it up this Saturday morning. I almost like them before shading more. But whatever. Getting a good picture is part of the battle too.

 

[dcopper]

Keep em coming! I really enjoy them! BTW prayers for your speedy recovery going up! Give it to the Lord my Friend!!!!

 

[ABPOS]

Thank you. God willing I may try a 629 8-3/8" barrel next for someone on here. Or if he doesn't want it my Uncle might. But I need a sketch pad. That barrel won't fit in my little notebook.

 

[mh51]

You've got talent, and the will to improve. We pray that both your health and talent will reach the levels that you want!
Mike

 

[ABPOS]

I had intended to draw a 629 with an 8-3/8" barrel. But once I put the grip and frame on the paper I realized I made it waaaaay to big for the super long barrel. It's my first time on a sketch pad and the size is about double of what my other drawings are.

Some of the aspects bug the heck out of me, but I think it's getting there.

I can't decide if I want to do no flutes or flutes..... You guys vote.... I personally prefer flutes, but some guys like no flutes.

 

[ABPOS]

Progress has been made. Flutes installed and beveled edges on the cylinder. I tweaked a few dimensions here and there and I think got it a bit closer to what it should be.

Pre shaded mode (I'm still not sure I want to tackle all of those little bumps on the hogue grip.... Ugh. Or the lettering. The lettering scares me less though. And seems like it almost has to be there. LOL.:

 

[ddixie884]

I'm impressed with your talent and your effort. I like the light tapered mountain barrel profile. Keep up the practice, you're getting better..............

 

[ABPOS]

Thank you very much. Yeah, I really like the mountain gun barrel too. It's more up my alley. I think my passion is shorter barreled guns. Like 2-3"ers. But there is something right about a 4 and 5" K Model 10 too. I like the older M&P 5" tapered barrels and I like a 3-4" bull barrel 10 with a round butt. And I like a lot of J frames. There's a lot to like in Smith and Wesson Revolvers in general.

 

[oberon]

Outstanding work.
That bein' said, I wonder if you might do up a drawing of a 1903 Colt Pocket Hammerless?
Your work is right up there with the best I have seen on these gunboards.
Stay on task, and get well.

 

[ABPOS]

Thank you.

You know, I have to admit, that is one of the few Autos I'd think about doing. I am super fond of them. Never shot one. But I've always lusted after one. In .380. Although I'd take on in .32 also. Why do you ask? I'm assuming you like them a lot.....

It's done. It may be a mistake, but I'm not doing the lettering on the barrel. I don't like doing that billboard on the bottom of the frame either. Maybe one day I'll have the confidence to do all that. But at this point I feel like if I attempt that "Mountain Gun" lettering, I'm just going to make a mess...... LOL.

I feel like I have to overexpose a picture to get it to look like it does on the paper. That's why it looks so dark.

 

[4011]

Your drawings are very good! All I can draw are flies!!!!
Get better!!!!!

 

[Muley Gil]

A late friend of mine got his BA and MA in art. He worked as a commercial artist for a sign company. There was a fire in the building and he died helping to get employees out.

I have a pencil drawing of Nathan Bedford Forrest that he did.

 

[ABPOS]

Got any pics of it? Sounds like quite a guy!!!!

 

[dcopper]

Keep em coming! I love em!

 

[ABPOS]

Thank you. Trying to figure out what to do next. My Aunt wants me to do something other than a gun. I was like.... pfffft. LOL. I"m glad you love em!

I do like birds and my family of course.

 

[ABPOS]

Well, I took my Aunt's advice and tried my hand at a person. It's my son. It has a likeness but the proportions are way off. I tried to do one of my daughter and she looked like a demon child. I'm disappointed in the fact that it's just entirely too tall, his head overall. But since it's only the second face I did, I should give myself some slack.

But I need to do a gun again... I'm debating on a 38 or 5" tapered barrel 10 right now. Those are the 2 at the top of my list this minute.

I'll post the pic I was drawing from, just be fair. Since none of you know what he looks like. I started with the eyes and maybe that was part of my issue. And somehow I cocked them in the process and just kept on going like that. LOL.

 

[jimbo728]

That art work is magnificent!
Good luck with Lyme also. Know what it`s like. Was parylized from neck down, hospitalized 10 months, almost lost both arms, did lose 8 toes.
Good new is my arms and legs are coming back but still can only move thumbs and trigger finger. All from a tick bite. I share all of the pain and weakness episodes but glad to still be here. Just turned 66. Went down in 2012.
But, again i commend you on your gift of art.
stay strong
Jim

 

[les.b]

That's a really good drawing of your son's face. One trick you can try...if you'll notice on the photograph, there is a bright reflection on the eyes. Usually, there is a light source which illuminates the face. Because the eye is spherical, the reflection will highlight the round surface. Your drawing has the eyes solid dark. Try to copy the reflection that you see in the eye by just leaving an unpenciled in highlight. Also, try not having a heavy outline of the eye...in some areas, just a light suggestion of the outline will be better than a heavy line.

(Edit...I never used them, but I do have a couple of degrees in art...but that's been 40 plus years ago. Also, my dad was a painter....but I still feel embarrassed giving someone advice, so feel free to disregard it!!)

Don't "overwork" it!!!

You are doing remarkable work for the very short time since your first drawing of the Victory Smith!!! Keep up the good work, and the best of luck in your fight against the Lyme disease.

Best Regards, Les

 

[ABPOS]

That's a really good drawing of your son's face. One trick you can try...if you'll notice on the photograph, there is a bright reflection on the eyes. Usually, there is a light source which illuminates the face. Because the eye is spherical, the reflection will highlight the round surface. Your drawing has the eyes solid dark. Try to copy the reflection that you see in the eye by just leaving an unpenciled in highlight. Also, try not having a heavy outline of the eye...in some areas, just a light suggestion of the outline will be better than a heavy line.

(Edit...I never used them, but I do have a couple of degrees in art...but that's been 40 plus years ago. Also, my dad was a painter....but I still feel embarrassed giving someone advice, so feel free to disregard it!!)

Don't "overwork" it!!!

You are doing remarkable work for the very short time since your first drawing of the Victory Smith!!! Keep up the good work, and the best of luck in your fight against the Lyme disease.

Best Regards, Les

If you look really really closely, you can see that on the right side of each eye, there is some reflection spots. They got kind of convoluted after drawing on it and darker than they should be. And I don't have a super sharp eraser. But I put them in when I started drawing the eye. And yeah, it would look so much better if they were bigger and brighter like the pic.

But believe me, the praise and tips alike are welcomed. I can learn from all the suggestions. So thank you!

 

[ABPOS]

That art work is magnificent!
Good luck with Lyme also. Know what it`s like. Was parylized from neck down, hospitalized 10 months, almost lost both arms, did lose 6 toes.
Good new is my arms and legs are coming back but still can only move thumbs and trigger finger. All from a tick bite. I share all of the pain and weakness episodes but glad to still be here. Just turned 66. Went down in 2012.
But, again i commend you on your gift of art.
stay strong
Jim

Oh my LORD, you've been in the trenches too. I pray you continue to get better!!!!!!!

Thank you for the praise. Thank you for opening up and sharing your trials with Lyme. I'm really sorry you've had to go through that. Those freaking little bugs. Somebody rid the earth of them already..... Geeeeez.

I fully intended to be an outdoorsman, a weekend one mind you. But life had other plans. I deer hunted from age to about
34 and then that was it. And it wasn't from hunting. Camping in a camper...... Labor Day weekend. 2002. It didn't hit with a vengeance until 2007 though.

Hang in there man. I will add you to my prayer list for healing.

 

[Engineer1911]

You have amazing talent! Please continue to develop your skills.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

Keep drawing and please keep posting. A lot better than any freehand drawing of mine! Thank you.

 

[ABPOS]

Thank you very much guys!

 

[ABPOS]

JoesCuba is a member over at AR15.com and he always posts the coolest guns. This is his Dad's gun he posted over there. He served our country around the globe and for that I thank him! This was his Dad's gun that he got in a foreign country. You guys might really appreciate this one. According to Joe, that is the finish that was on the gun. I think the implication was that was from the factory. His Dad obtained it in Cuba. Which maybe that means it's older than 1961. When did we stop doing trade with Cuba? I don't know the history. (Quick Google says 1960). So this one is probably older than 61.

Rough draft, pre shading. This is one of the coolest Model 10's I've ever seen. Very unique.

I nearly gave up on this one after the first hour. I went through a bunch of eraser. I think I got it close now though.

 

[old bear]

APBOS, keep up the great effort, I see an improvement with each attempt. Wishing you the best in dealing with your illness.

 

[ABPOS]

Thank you very very much!!!!

 

[Thinnes]

Wow! Still free hand? You're getting better by the minute. Will be praying for you, even thou you're a Badger ! Hawkeye dave