Talitha Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I make sketches for the DSA (Deep Sky Archive) and most of them turn out so-so, but this one turned out pretty good. The negative version more resembles what was seen through the eyepiece, but it's way too artsy so I submitted the regular one.And yep, they're individual dots... I must have sounded like a woodpecker tap-tap-tapping. (Computer paper and 2H, H, 2B and 6B pencils.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxo Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Unbelievable sketch Carol. You have captured the magic of the globular cluster which is hard to do with a photograph let alone a sketch. Like yourself, I prefer the 'as done' rather than the negative.Steve.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunator Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 CarolThat is an excellent sketch. How long did it take you to complete it?CheersIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgs001 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Carol, that's great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algol Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 wow, nice work, i've seen some of your other sketches elsewhere and they too are great.anymore messier sketches you'd like to share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I don't know Carol, I think the fourth dot in at the 11 o'clock position needs to be moved slightly to the left... Only joking - thats a fantastic picture . My attempts to draw what I see have been consistently disastrous to the extent that I've given up. Perhaps I will need to try again...James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thing Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 You are very talented. I would be hard put to say the positive drawing wasn't a photo. I'm afraid I draw like a fish bicycles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talitha Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 Darn it James, I was hoping no one would notice. Thanks everyone, it only took about 20 minutes and was pretty easy.. after all, they're merely dots on a paper. Try it, you might surprise yourself. Algol, the list of my sketches can be accessed on the DSA site by clicking the 'Search' tab and entering Carol Lakomiak in the 'Observer' text box. Most of my sketches are starfield guides at best, but they achieve my goal of trying to help Amateurs see what DSOs look like in the eyepiece. Besides, it lets me take home a dozen souvenirs every time I go deep-sky-diving. (Can't wait to sink my graphite into M13. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew* Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 James - I was going to say the same thing, but that would be rude! Carol - I can't understand how you do this - it's just incredible! Maybe I should have a go. So much to do - so little clear sky Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelRat Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 That's a lovely globbie sketch Carol - the negi version looks ace 8) cheersMatthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mik Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Wow thats a superb sketch very well done.Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Awesome sketch Carol well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talitha Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 Thanks everyone! (We really need a 'curtsy' smiley, don't you think?)Andrew (and everyone else ):You should have a go at this. I admit the glob is a bit complex and might look intimidating, but if you look at the rest my sketch archive you'll see that most everything is pretty plain in comparison. Please give it a try.. you won't regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 On the DSA Site, the 5 most recent sketches are Carols, as is the Sketch of the Week - a wonderful M104!!Excellent stuff Carol!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunator Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Carol20 minutes is excellent. My double stars sketches take between 5-10 minutes and have many fewer stars....CheersIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Yeah, but you know stuff - so that's OK Ian!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talitha Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 Thanks Daz! Geeze, I didn't know I was sketch of the week, thanks for the heads-up. Ian, it was the lunar sketching that helped me to build up speed... these DSOs are a piece of cake compared to racing the terminator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peeceeTal2M Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Great sketches Carol, you have a rare talent there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talitha Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 Thanks, Phill ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starflyer Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 That's amazing Carol, I wish I could sketch - I can't even draw matchstick men Thanks for sharing,Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talitha Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 Thanks Ian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhgutas Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 That's impressive! both the sketch, and that THIS is what you see in your eyepiece! :shock: The most spectacular view in my EP was.. well, a little smaller.. looked something like that star at the bottom left of your sketch, jus a bit fainter Lovely job Carol really amazingMarius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keagle Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Superb sketch! First I've seen and I bet it'll be hard to beat. Amazing.Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talitha Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 Thanks Marius and Kurt, I'm lucky my sky is so dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centroid Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I missed this one somehow, seeing it first as POW, so apologies for that Carol.Without doubt, its a superb piece of artistic work, and I envy your skill.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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