Newbie intro

[Lord Ludd]

Last edited Sun Mar 1, 2020, 01:10 PM - Edit history (4)

Greetings, DUers!

I'm an early post-war Boomer, born & raised in Brooklyn, long since retired to sunny & warm (OK, hot) Arizona. (It's dry heat, folks, not nearly as bad as humid places I've lived like NY & Philly.) I supported Bernie last time, switched to Liz this time, but will of course vote for whoever is nominated.

Thought I'd intro myself by posting some of my celebrity pencil sketches done over the years with varying degrees of success. Constructive criticism is welcome & appreciated!

**UPDATE Sunday 3/1 -- Somehow the images are no longer embedded in my post; only the links remain. You'll need to click to view the sketches on imgur. Sorry!

**UPDATE, Part Deux --Here's a link to view all the images together in grid format:
https://imgur.com/a/yE1D8sJ?grid

ALBERT CAMUS
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BLYTHE DANNER
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CHRISTINE LAHTI
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CLINT EASTWOOD
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DANIEL DAY-LEWIS
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ELSA LANCHESTER
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GARY COOPER
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COOPER again
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STERLING HAYDEN as Gen. Jack D. Ripper
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GERALDINE MCEWAN (late British actor)
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HARRISON FORD
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JEANNE MOREAU
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KAREN ALLEN
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KURT VONNEGUT
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LARA FLYNN BOYLE
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MARIA BELLO
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MICHELLE PFEIFFER
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NICK NOLTE mug shot
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PATRICK MCGOOHAN
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SHARON STONE
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WILLEM DAFOE
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WILLIAM HOLDEN
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GEORGE ORWELL
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[leftieNanner]

1. Welcome to DU

It's a good place to come for discussion and learning. Watch for Sunday LOL Cats for some enjoyment.

Your drawings are exceptional! You captured some very well known faces.

[Lord Ludd]

11. Many thanks for your kind words. nt

[dewsgirl]

2. Welcome to DU, Lord Ludd. I really like your sketches.

[Lord Ludd]

12. Thank you! nt

[rzemanfl]

3. Your art is excellent. A lot of new people on DU are a lot sketchier than you in other

ways. Welcome.

[Lord Ludd]

13. Thanks! nt

[lunasun]

4. Welcome and there is an artist group under topics you may enjoy

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1028

[Lord Ludd]

14. Thanks for link -- much appreciated! nt

[jls4561]

5. What a lovely introduction

Welcome!

[Lord Ludd]

15. You're very kind! nt

[CatMor]

6. Welcome to DU ..

your drawings are very good. I like the one of Sterling Hayden as General Ripper. Reminds me of trump when Ripper rants about fluoridation.

[Lord Ludd]

16. "Our precious bodily fluids." Thanks for the compliment! nt

[TomSlick]

7. Welcome to DU.

Love the sketches.

[Lord Ludd]

17. Thanks so much! nt

[PuffedMica]

8. GOOD LORD ludd

Good charcoal sketching Lord Ludd.

Welcome to DU

[Lord Ludd]

18. Muchas gracias! nt

[TruckFump]

9. Hi, and welcome to the DU!

[Lord Ludd]

19. Merci beaucoup! nt

[TwilightZone]

10. Very nice.

Welcome to DU.

[Lord Ludd]

20. Grazie! nt

[lunatica]

21. Excellent portraits! You've captured their likeness very well

I like your technique very much. Your attention to details is to be admired and I like the way you draw them as real people with smile wrinkles instead of giving them the airbrushed treatment.

Come join our Artist’s group and see work done by other DU artists. Every artist is welcomed with open arms! You can find us under Forums and Groups. It’s a safe place to post art and have others see it.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1028

[Lord Ludd]

23. Much appreciated, lunatica

Thanks also for the link & invite to the Artists group -- I'll be there!

[rurallib]

22. Wow - welcome - I am in awe

Here is wishing for a long stay.

[Lord Ludd]

24. Flattery will get you everywhere!

Thanks -- at my age I'm wishing for a long stay too!

[Iggo]

25. I recognized Apple Coldplay's Grandma instantly.

Very good work!

[Lord Ludd]

26. Thanks so much! nt

[3catwoman3]

27. You are very talented.

Welcome aboard.

[Lord Ludd]

29. You are most kind. Appreciation!

BTW, I'm a big fan of cats myself -- books too! (& 17th-18th century music)

[Karadeniz]

28. The drawings are wonderful...thanks for sharing them with us! Hope to hear more from you!❤

[Lord Ludd]

30. I'm flattered -- thank you! nt

[smirkymonkey]

31. Very talented!

Nice work! Welcome to DU!

[Lord Ludd]

33. Thank you! Glad to be here. nt

[In_The_Wind]

32. Greetings Lord Ludd. Welcome to DU.

Your sketches are wonderful.
Thanks for sharing them with us.

[Lord Ludd]

34. My pleasure to share -- thanks so much! nt

[in2herbs]

35. Welcome to DU. AZ resident as well. nt

[Lord Ludd]

36. Thanks -- nice state to live in! nt

[Niagara]

37. Welcome to DU, Lord Ludd.

[Lord Ludd]

38. Thank you -- glad to be here! nt

[SunshineState70]

39. Newbie here:

Hello everyone. I just signed up here. I am a Proud Democrat. I LOVE talking Politics. Politics...Video Games...Sports...Make me tick.

[Lord Ludd]

40. Welcome to DU!

From one Newbie to another.

[littlemissmartypants]

41. Welcome Lord Ludd.

You should cross post to the Artists Group! ❤

[Lord Ludd]

42. Thank you -- and thanks for the tip! nt