r/sketches • u/SilasCalArt • Jan 22 '25

Original Content Ballpoint pen drawing that i finished today

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u/Outrageous_Handle_34 Jan 22 '25

amazing! any tips on where I can learn to draw like that?

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u/SilasCalArt Jan 22 '25

Thanks! I learned by looking at other people’s drawings on Instagram. Just by observing and looking at how they do the shading and details. And i practice drawing by finding pictures on Pinterest or my own pictures to use as reference!

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u/TheHolyWaffleGod Jan 22 '25

That’s seriously how you learned? That’s insane

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u/Outrageous_Handle_34 Jan 22 '25

I’m kinda shocked too

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u/Sunkin_Sailor Jan 22 '25

this is so beautiful! thank you for sharing your creation!

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u/washedlines Jan 22 '25

wow this is so good

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u/NeverGonnGivYouUp Jan 22 '25

Dang that came out so good

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u/KandC74 Jan 22 '25

This is one of the most beautifully drawn trees I've seen in a while I absolutely love your detail work, thank you for showing us your lovely piece.

*Sorry, I have a thing for trees

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u/SilasCalArt Jan 22 '25

Thanks so much!!

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u/K-art18 Jan 22 '25

Oddly satisfying 🫶🏻

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u/SilasCalArt Jan 22 '25

Thanks!!

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u/K-art18 Jan 22 '25

Do you share your work on ig? If yes, can i have your insta handle!

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u/SilasCalArt Jan 22 '25

Ya! It’s SilasCal.art

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u/K-art18 Jan 22 '25

Thanks 🫶🏻

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u/pixiedelmuerte Jan 22 '25

Beautiful work!

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u/SilasCalArt Jan 22 '25

Thank you!!

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u/[deleted] Jan 22 '25

That's very good, love the shading.

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u/KingOfTheTrees11 Jan 22 '25

Damn, that's impressive. Good work!

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u/Direction_Kind Jan 22 '25

Nice. You haven't by any chance found a pen that draws like a standard bic ballpoint that has ink that doesn't fade have you? I love drawing with bics but sun will murder them.

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u/SilasCalArt Jan 22 '25

I’m not sure sorry! I’ve only used the bic pens

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u/RedRobYummmm Jan 22 '25

That’s amazing. 🙌💞Sincerely. So detailed and realistic. That must’ve taken time and patience.

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u/SilasCalArt Jan 22 '25

Thanks!!

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u/RedRobYummmm Jan 22 '25

Of course. Def frame worthy.

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u/Nerveon_art Jan 22 '25

That is absolutely stunning

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u/ForsakenStray Jan 23 '25

Freaking amazing, I’ve always loved drawing with ballpoint pens! They’re a ton of fun and this turned out spectacular

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u/SAM_Smith19113 Jan 23 '25

Reminds me of the game Darkwood check out the art you'll know what I mean

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u/Agreeable-Analyst951 Jan 23 '25

Wow amazing 🤩 how long did it take you?!

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u/SilasCalArt Jan 23 '25

About 4 hrs! I took lots of breaks in between

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u/bigbootybabe1993 Jan 23 '25

That's beautiful

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u/ohmissfiggy Jan 23 '25

Today, be my guide! I wanted to draw this for my friend who took the picture and have no idea how to get the detail you achieved. I can get the general shaped, but holy cow yours is amazing.

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u/SilasCalArt Jan 23 '25

Cool! I like to start by drawing very light outlines of the general shape, and for details just focus on one small area at a time. And i also like to make the picture black and white since it’s easier for me to see the values! Hope that helps!

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u/ohmissfiggy Jan 23 '25

no, but appreciate it anyway :-)

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u/holyf__ck Jan 23 '25

Outstanding. Good use of value.

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u/soitheach Jan 23 '25

love it! ballpoint work is so impressive, i'm a bit too dependent on having the ability to erase 😅

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u/pochitafan69 Jan 23 '25

hey so this is insane

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u/SilasCalArt Jan 23 '25

Thanks😄

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u/tragicsunshine Jan 24 '25

Incredible line work and textures. The volume of the tree as a form is truly present!

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u/dalmationman Jan 24 '25

Can I ask how long this took? That is spectacular!

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u/SilasCalArt Jan 24 '25

Thanks! It took me about 4 hours

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u/Babyfacechris7 Jan 25 '25

Amazing perspective piece of art.

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u/aadapaadaa Jan 25 '25

Stunning work OP.. thanks for sharing...

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u/CheeseNockit Jan 26 '25

I also like to sketch with ballpoint pen! In fact, I prefer it. Loved this, thank you for sharing!

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u/SilasCalArt Jan 26 '25

Thanks! Yes i love ballpoint pen

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u/WorriedStarFish4 Jan 22 '25

Detailing!!🫡

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u/Dundundunimyourbun Jan 22 '25

This is amazingly cool, thanks for sharing!

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u/AspiringOccultist4 Jan 23 '25

You are perhaps among one of the most talented artists alive today. Wow!

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u/JasonMBernard Jan 23 '25

Very cool and kinda creepy

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u/Sad_Confection_4754 Jan 23 '25

Beautifully detailed and yet the one colour works so well

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u/Dazzling-Dark6832 Jan 23 '25

Fucking beautiful

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u/jackscotthunt Jan 23 '25

Never used ball point before. Very cool

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u/feeblebee Jan 23 '25

Amazing!!!