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    • Durrell Odom
      Durrell Odom last edited by

      Here's a WIP

      svsblkhistory3.jpg

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      • MirkaH
        MirkaH last edited by

        Its off to a great start! I feel that Obama doesn't really have a neck. I'd move his head up a bit more. Also Mandela seems to be off in his own thoughts, and not part of the crowd. I dont know if he can be looking more towards Obama while he hands the water over? Just my few cents for improvements.

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        • Durrell Odom
          Durrell Odom @MirkaH last edited by

          @MirkaH I agree with your take Obama. He's the one I'm having the most difficulty with so far. I have Mandela more or less enjoying the atmosphere. Thanks for your input.

          www.durrellodom.com

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          • theprairiefox
            theprairiefox last edited by

            @Durrell-Odom cool idea to have all of these men in the same room, I like it.

            I was looking at Obama too and I think you might be having a problem with layering and perspective. He looks smaller than King but is in front of him which is messing with the perspective a bit. I think maybe if you broadened his shoulders so that his silhouette read as closer it would work better. Just a thought. Or maybe if you pushed King's hand holding the bible back it might help? Not sure. Just a thought.

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            • Eli
              Eli last edited by

              WOW this is great. You've really captured likenesses and character so brilliantly here. I don't have anything to add, critique-wise, but please continue to post your progress! Such a cool piece

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              • Durrell Odom
                Durrell Odom @Eli last edited by

                @Eli thanks. It's been a while but here's a WIP. blkhistory_color1.jpg

                www.durrellodom.com

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                • theprairiefox
                  theprairiefox @Durrell Odom last edited by

                  @Durrell-Odom

                  I like the change to Malcom's shirt and positioning. I think that really brought the piece back together. Everyone feels in proportion now. The only thing I would say about him though is his book looks really big!

                  The color on the chalkboard is really working well too.

                  Nice to see some progress.

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                  • TessaW
                    TessaW last edited by

                    Cool concept. Are you looking for critique at this point?

                    I'm loving Mandela sitting there grinning.

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                    • Durrell Odom
                      Durrell Odom @theprairiefox last edited by

                      @theprairiefox thanks. Malcolm X part was bothering me a lot until I shot some new reference.

                      www.durrellodom.com

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                      • Durrell Odom
                        Durrell Odom @Durrell Odom last edited by Durrell Odom

                        @TessaW thanks. A critique would be helpful rn, but I'm going for that Chris Van Allsburg's Polar Express look. Not looking forward to adding more details as I go along.

                        www.durrellodom.com

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                        • Durrell Odom
                          Durrell Odom @Durrell Odom last edited by

                          Finally done. Please let me know what you think.blkhistoryweb_final.jpg

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                          • theprairiefox
                            theprairiefox @Durrell Odom last edited by

                            @Durrell-Odom looks very good. Nice to see it finished.

                            I love your stuff can’t wait to see more.

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                            • Durrell Odom
                              Durrell Odom @theprairiefox last edited by

                              @theprairiefox thank you and appreciate you following this project for a while.

                              www.durrellodom.com

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                              • KathrynAdebayo
                                KathrynAdebayo last edited by

                                It’s really clear who everyone is. This turned out so awesome. Also a fan of your work here! Thanks for posting for all to see.

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