Wednesday, 9 February 2011

F104 Starfighter - a sketch

This particular illustration was completed back in 1984 and has remained hidden up in the attic for most of this time. Earlier this year I submitted this drawing to Aircraft Resources Center or ARC, see; this link

The Lockhead F104 (G) Starfighter has appeared as a feature article on the ARC for Wednesday, Feb 9th 2011.

The original drawing was based on a photograph given to me by my Uncle who had attended an airshow where this aircraft was on display. I have used a technique of 'dots' drawn with a technical drawing pen to reproduce the photo.

I should mention that it was this illustration that caused me to give-up this technique as working so close and with a repeating dot action caused some giddiness and eye-strain.

The drawing was produced on artists quality tracing paper after a technique shown to me by an art student who was attending Swansea University.

Tony
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3 comments:

  1. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)9 February 2011 at 02:12

    Super drawing you did!

    Cheers
    Christopher

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  2. Ubique Matt9 February 2011 at 12:48

    Great looking picture. I used the same technique for my 'O' level art piece many years ago. You're right, it does take it out of you after a while.

    Regards,
    Matt

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  3. Paul Liddle18 February 2011 at 12:16

    I've just found this while lurking on arc and was very impressed.I usually find you on TMP,you're a man of many talents for sure.

    Regards,

    Paul.

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