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[elethoniel]

Subject: Benedict Cumberbatch
Artist: elethoniel
Media: Various graphite pencils. All purpose artists paper.
Notes: So, I'm posting this because I cannot figure out why it doesn't look like him. He has all the distinguishable features, yet there's something definitely off about this image, so I was hoping you guys could help! :D

Comments

[clearillusion]

Considering I can't draw a stick man right, I feel wrong trying to give you constructive criticism >.> However, since you're asking for it, I think the problem might be in the eyes? I don't know, the left eye (as you look at it) looks a bit too close to the bridge of the nose to me? Other people have mentioned the nose, though, so perhaps that's it? It's still freaking awesome!

[elethoniel]

Omg, Kat! You're right! The left eye is too close, mmm I think that might actually be it. I think the nose is a smidge too long, but tbh, he has a long nose/face as it is so it's hella hard to tell!
But thank ye so much! :D And pfft! You have eyes, you can see as well as I, or Vettriano, or even Picasso! You can tell just as well as anyone else :D

[clearillusion]

Ah, I'm glad you've worked out what it is :D