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Back Street Boys

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When I stumbled across the photo ref for this by photographer Shirley Baker, I decided on the spot to draw it. There's something about that gritty, urban type of imagery that really resonates for me. I'm not sure exactly where the shot was taken (somewhere in the North of England I believe), but it reminds me very much of Belfast. Plus I like the sense of connection between the two young friends.

Pencils on Cartridge Paper

Update 31/10/2015
Although I was generally happy with this one, a few things bugged me. So I've gone back over the original work, darkening areas n adding a bit more texture, in an effort to make the overall drawing stronger and more unified. 
Image size
1824x2442px 329.27 KB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 1100D
Shutter Speed
1/49 second
Aperture
F/4.0
Focal Length
28 mm
ISO Speed
640
Date Taken
Oct 31, 2015, 12:09:39 PM
Sensor Size
9mm
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ARTificialphanTOM's avatar
This is excellent on so many levels. The variety of greys, the reflection in the water, the connection of the boys, the geometry of the wall and houses... Super work.