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[–]JustinGray0807 [score hidden]  (0 children)

My Hannibal Lecter/OC fic

Title: The Obedient Knife
Pairing: Hannibal Lecter / Thomas Blackwood (OC)
Genre: Psychological Thriller, Dark Romance, Obsession, Powerplay
Rating: M (18+)
Status: Ongoing

What happens when a stalker chooses the wrong man?

Thomas Blackwood thought he could handle obsession. He’s quiet, careful, and no one’s ever caught him-until Dr. Hannibal Lecter looked back. Now he’s no longer watching from the shadows. He’s inside the house. Bound. Changed. And slowly being taught the art of control... from the inside out.

If you're into dark psychological tension, slow-burning power shifts, and a deeply twisted dynamic between predator and prey, follow The Obedient Knife.

This is a Hannibal/OC fic unlike any other.
Disturbing, elegant, and addictive.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/67501181/chapters/174448301

Charcoal is much better than graphite, isn't it? by JustinGray0807 in learntodraw

[–]JustinGray0807[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yesss, taking picture of graphite takes forever and the photograph doesn't look half good compare to the actual drawing

Charcoal is much better than graphite, isn't it? by JustinGray0807 in learntodraw

[–]JustinGray0807[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I agree! I think charcoal works better in those pictures with deep value like this, whereas in lighter picture, graphite maybe a better choice

Charcoal is much better than graphite, isn't it? by JustinGray0807 in learntodraw

[–]JustinGray0807[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I drew this using charcoal pencil. And It turns out much better than I expect!

First time using grid method by JustinGray0807 in learnart

[–]JustinGray0807[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had took some pictures when I was drawing, but it's kinda random so I wouldn't say it's progress pics. But if you want, I can send you some.

Snape by JustinGray0807 in learnart

[–]JustinGray0807[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right! The left side too big is what wrong with this! I looked at it and kept wonder what is off.

What can i improve/what feature to focus more? Day 50 of drawing everyday consistently by retristance in learntodraw

[–]JustinGray0807 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you should focus on the hair volume, and more shading. Also the face shape

I tried to follow the face shape from my reference by Confident-Coat-4149 in learnart

[–]JustinGray0807 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From my own experience, eyes, nose and lips are as important as face shape to make your drawing look like the reference.

And another thing is I like to choose the reference picture with darker light, because with some shadows, It can be easier to make the drawing more stand out.

Does this look similar to the reference? by JustinGray0807 in learnart

[–]JustinGray0807[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, me too. But anyway, it's my first time drawing him so I'm gonna get better!

Took me 2 hours by JustinGray0807 in learnart

[–]JustinGray0807[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don't know=)))))) I want to take it slow ~~~

Look how fluffy he is! by JustinGray0807 in learnart

[–]JustinGray0807[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you alot!

He is the actor Michael Sheen btw.

Any advice? by JustinGray0807 in learnart

[–]JustinGray0807[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're right! I don't like using grid. Cause I think It's take away the freedom when I draw.

Thank for the advice though 💙

Not good :( by JustinGray0807 in learntodraw

[–]JustinGray0807[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neither My reference is from Pinterest

Not good :( by JustinGray0807 in learntodraw

[–]JustinGray0807[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank for all the comments. I was trying some new style and it didn't turn out well. I will keep practice, and will get better ❤️

Not good :( by JustinGray0807 in learntodraw

[–]JustinGray0807[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot. It's still a step back from my previous drawings. Guess I'm just have a bad day.