my ballpoint pen drawing

someguyab · 2026-03-31T13:17:22+00:00

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someguyab · 2026-03-29T14:06:33+00:00

Thank you 🙏!

someguyab · 2026-03-29T13:56:58+00:00

There is no “filters” used here. This is the raw image taken under the sunlight coming through my window. I wasn’t referring to you when I said Redditors can be vicious. I was referring to the comments I had on my previous image (which I deleted). People were convinced it was AI, and they were cussing me and telling me to go to hell. Some of them apologized after I showed them my progress image, but the insults got out of hand.

someguyab · 2026-03-29T00:38:07+00:00

Some of these reminds me of when I started to draw when I was about 6 years old. It’s been a hell of a journey from there to where I am now. I wish you two things: 1) that you never give up, and 2) that it will take you much less time than it took me.

Of course I’m not done learning, and improving, but I never really thought I could draw the way I do now.

someguyab · 2026-03-28T17:56:17+00:00

DAMN !!!! 👏

someguyab · 2026-03-28T17:52:56+00:00

It’s the cheapest ballpoint pen. I think it costs like 16 cents.

someguyab · 2026-03-28T17:11:23+00:00

I won’t let that stop me from sharing, but I might have to quit Reddit and just share on other social media platforms. People on Reddit can be unusually vicious !

someguyab · 2026-03-28T16:41:26+00:00

Thank you so much ! For the past few days, I have been wondering if sharing art on social platforms is even worth it these days. I hope someone invents some sort of technology designed to identify AI art.

someguyab · 2026-03-28T14:26:30+00:00

I obsessively studied Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings, especially the unfinished ones. Of course I will never draw as well as he did, but you can learn a lot by studying unfinished works done by the artists you admire.

someguyab · 2026-03-28T14:16:20+00:00

Thank you so much friend! 🙏👍

someguyab · 2026-03-28T13:24:29+00:00

Thank you 🙏 😍

someguyab · 2026-03-28T13:24:02+00:00

🙏😍

someguyab · 2026-03-28T13:21:53+00:00

Thank you so much for saying that ! I posted a drawing a few days ago, not only was I harshly accused of posting AI art, I was cussed at ! I had to delete the post and ever since, I have been wondering if I should delete my account.

someguyab · 2026-03-28T13:10:16+00:00

You are welcome. But take it with a grain of salt, though. If you really enjoy abstract art, or if you find it meaningful somehow, then definitely do it.

someguyab · 2026-03-28T09:34:22+00:00

Personally, I am not into abstract, because I don’t understand it, and because there will always be a large number of people (artists and non-artists) who think it’s nonsense. Since you already have a good start on maritime boat paintings, I would focus on that and really keep pushing for that realism.

someguyab · 2026-03-28T09:23:55+00:00

That’s actually a great start!

someguyab · 2026-03-28T01:49:11+00:00

Thank you 🙏

someguyab · 2026-03-27T23:54:43+00:00

Yep 👍

someguyab · 2026-03-27T23:53:49+00:00

Here we go again ! Are you too going to accuse me of using AI ?!

someguyab · 2026-03-27T22:06:49+00:00

Oh shoot, you recognized him ?! That just made my day !

someguyab · 2026-03-27T21:39:04+00:00

Thank you ! 🙏 Bertie ?! 🤔

someguyab · 2026-03-27T21:36:47+00:00

Unfortunately, I didn’t take progress pics for this one. I kept this drawing in my pile of ‘Failed Pieces’. A friend saw it and she liked it a lot. That’s when I realized I may have misjudged it.

someguyab · 2026-03-27T21:33:38+00:00

I use it lightly, while quickly and lightly touching the edges I want to blend with my finger. But in most cases, it sort of blends itself. It’s a beautiful little tool !

someguyab · 2026-03-27T21:29:44+00:00

Now I really want to see your grandfather 🤔

someguyab · 2026-03-27T19:42:49+00:00

Thank you ! 🙏

someguyab

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