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Sully Ernaby ~EthicallyChallenged

Traditional Art / Drawings / People

Pencil on paper

approximately 10 hours

reference photo by Clay Patrick McBride

Sully Erna is the founder and lead singer of Godsmack, one of my favourite bands. The photo I used for reference is on the cover of his book "The Paths We Choose" ***PLUG WARNING*** which is a terrific read even if you're not a fan of the band and has enriched me spiritually in many ways.

Ok, to be honest with you... I'm quite proud of this one. I think this might be my best pencil drawing so far, and it taught me a good lesson. About half way through I noticed something weird about the glasses. It became clear that i messed them up in the early stages and didn't realize until I had already detailed them. I thought that the drawing was screwed. The lesson I learned is: always pay attention to the proportions and never neglect any mistakes if you notice them. Instead, get at them mercilessly and you might be able to save the drawing. I just hope I will remember it.

I used a blending stump this time, and it was a pleasant surprise to see what it can do.

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~Arrowriter Jan 19, 2013

Love the different textures on this, especially his facial hair. The reflection in the glasses is a nice touch, and it's Sully, so you can't go wrong there.

I agree with you that his memoir is very good. I tried reading Anthony Kiedis' memoir (he's the singer from The Red Hot Chili Peppers, who I don't listen to), but Sully's memoir was MUCH more readable to me. In fact, I couldn't even get through Kiedis' book. I felt as though Sully's had a better message, although I might be a bit biased.

What are your favorite songs from Godsmack?

~EthicallyChallenged Jan 19, 2013 Digital Artist

I Stand Alone, I heard that one about 10 or 8 years ago and it still gives me a good adrenaline rush! I like most of them.

Thanks for the kind words!

~Arrowriter Jan 19, 2013

That's a great song! I love Make Me Believe because that was the first Godsmack song I heard.

You are most welcome

~AG-08 Dec 14, 2012 Digital Artist

Great drawing! I've always liked it and it's great to now know who drew it. I'm guilty of drawing this dude as well.

~EthicallyChallenged Dec 15, 2012 Digital Artist

Thank you! I'm curious, where did you see it previously?

~AG-08 Dec 15, 2012 Digital Artist

I think it's on Godsmack's facebook / myspace in the fanart section. Oh just noticed I commented on this in 2009 with my old account ANDREI08 so I guess I saw it here first.

~xXMoeMoeXx Jun 21, 2012 Hobbyist Artist

thats awsome. Godsmack is the BEST band

!prophetapocrypha Nov 3, 2010

you've done him justice, the shading on his hair and beard is incredible, love it

~EthicallyChallenged Nov 3, 2010 Digital Artist

Thanks!

~AllieInChains Aug 22, 2010 Hobbyist General Artist

Ive looked at this sooo many times yet I've never commented it or favorited it.
this is so incredible.
I have no words to describe how realistic &just all around a smack upside the head (in the good way!).
I love this so much, you have a whole lotta talent, keep using it!

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