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Made a new coin carving tonight. Queen Elizabeth II.

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Learned to perform a new form of art today. Had fun with this.

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Dissection of my fiancée.

Updated version for selling purposes. Graphite with digital background.

Model is my bride to be.

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Illustration intended for publication. This drawing reveals the anatomy of the cervical spine and pharynx. Graphite. Model in image is my fiancée. more on www.drfrankscali.com

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"Rachel: pre-dissection" Portrait, graphite (except for digitized backdrop). Final version will include head and neck dissection anatomy (stay-tuned). Image will be submitted for publication in MEDLINE anatomical surgery journal.

Also included: original scan.

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Graphite; Medial patelloationfemoral ligament tear, for publication.

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I like tumblr

I like tumblr... not because it connects me with real people but because it allows me to understand who everyone wishes they were.

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Spades - Part one of four. Been working on this side project for some time now while trying to improve my art by developing new techniques. To create this piece, I used mechanical pencils, wood-less graphite shavings, lamb skin, smudge sticks, and gum eraser.

I first sketch the outline and work in some details using 4H and HB mechanical pencils and a variety of graphite pencils. I then strategically apply graphite shavings over the sketch and use lambskin to produce a smooth appearance. (I use different gradients of graphite to do each part). Then I go over the art again with mechanical pencils and smudge sticks to get in the details. During the entire process, I go over with gum eraser to clear away the excess graphite and accentuate the lit areas. (I also used this technique on the last portrait I shared). Finally, the contrast\color alteration, background, saturation, diffuse glow and burn effect is all applied digitally. To get the appearance that is seen over the temporal bone, I added graphite shavings to a pad, dipped the smudge stick in and made circular motions. Basically, painting the graphite onto the paper. The circular motions allow for some dark areas and light areas creating that bone contour appearance. Then I go back over with mechanical pencil to create little pockets or foramen. Once scanned and blacks are saturated digitally, the gloss from the graphite disappears, and you are left with the appearance of bone.