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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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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. :P

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

You are most welcome :)
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~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.
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~EthicallyChallenged Dec 15, 2012   Digital Artist
Thank you! I'm curious, where did you see it previously?
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~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.
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~xXMoeMoeXx Jun 21, 2012  Hobbyist Artist
thats awsome. Godsmack is the BEST band
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you've done him justice, the shading on his hair and beard is incredible, love it :D
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~EthicallyChallenged Nov 3, 2010   Digital Artist
Thanks!
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~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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