Pencil Drawing time lapse – 'Mask' by Jono Dry

A time lapse video of a few months of my life while I was drawing 'Mask'

I tried to give a glimpse into the process and the time that went into this work. Speaking a bit about a flow state that often accompanies long 300+ hour drawings like this.

It was hard for me to let go of this piece. I was so attached I didn't want to call it complete. When you spend so much time with a work thats so personal you cant help but get attached and the process of letting go is a challenge in itself. Im proud to be able to finally share this work with everyone. The making of this video was no exception to this curse taking a few months to just motivate myself to get through the editing. Im so excited to share this with you.

Special thanks to Daniel Beriter from Birthday Girl for working on the music for this video. Check out more of their work at the link below.

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[humanbeing]

My biggest challenge is fighting the urge to finish artwork quickly which would result in a less impressive work. The patience and dedication that went into this one is worth every penny in the world.

[domishere]

This is more realistic than me just taking a picture

[MJ-euqe]

I do possess the ability to draw but witnessing this level of skill in creating such a masterpiece,
Makes me feel like I'm just a small speck of dust amongst a pantheon of talented artists.

Im disappointed at myself for lacking the dedication and patience to able to make an art piece to signify my status in the art community.

But it always gives me hope that knowing everyone always started from small beginnings.

I'll make it up there someday!

[davidgb]

I just don’t get it: When you're working on such a large piece, in such detail, over such a long period of time, with changing light, and I imagine, changing mood’s too.
How do you achieve such a balance of; light, shade, and tone, over the whole piece? It really is quite remarkable.

[eekay]

This is our Creator at work, as no human can do this without Him. Everynight His paints can be seen in the sky.
☁️⛅🌈 Beaútiful !

[beverleyellis]

I really understand when you speak about the place that you go, the headspace that is so absorbing, losing yourself in your work is a state of consciousness and connection to yourself. Love that place and the feeling of "being" - my best work comes when I'm there...such ease and peaceful...- glad you mentioned it here talking about your beautiful art, it resonates with me.

[jayelle]

The most incredible part isn’t even the outrageous talent, it’s the patience. Outstanding art!

[jackraptor]

Meanwhile some idiots : "cAn yOU dRaw ThIS fOr FreE?"

[Lozziek]

Honestly makes me quite emotional when I see talent like this, it's just amazing what humans can be capable of

[ChiacchieriARTStrong]

It is amazing the feeling, as you describe, of losing yourself in a piece. Time stops while you work but when you put the pencil down it has been hours.

[LTM.]

As an artist myself (realism artist, hopefully hyper-realism one day), this shows me what it REALLY takes to reach to this point in art, to me, it takes YEARS of patience, love, concentration and dedication to what drawing truly is and means to you. Im always happy when I have the opportunity to teach others that drawing isn’t only about ‘picking up a pencil and doodling on a piece of paper ’ those who don’t draw, don’t understand. It’s about measurements, values, sharp observation, the way you control and hold a pencil, matters. Drawing really teaches you a lot, not only how to draw. This is something that I will always be proud of, drawing has gotten me through life in my worst years. And it will continue to do so for as long as I breathe. This, TRULY inspires me to the fullest, and fills me with hope that one day, I’ll be just as great, proud that I never gave up and of how far I’ve come throughout the years.
Outstanding work sir 👏👏👏❤️

[mykecollins]

I dont know why you popped up as recommendation, but I'm glad. All of these drawings are absolutely beautiful. I wish I had your patiences. Thank you for sharing. Take care.

[brickshotted]

This is magic to me, I can't wrap my head around how this is possible. To me, drawing like this is the equivalent of waving a wand and do magic

[swiip]

"You can get lost forever" - I really like it

[nataliewn]

It boggles my mind how a human is capable of creating such magnificence.

[MrJohnshopkins]

I hope Jono Has a studio gallery with the rest of his workings on display? This young man has a gift from God, you can't teach what he does as anyone can clearly see.. truly Amazing.. we probably can't even afford his works. The only other artist I know who was this gifted was Leonardo da Vinci. and I personally think he's better than the master. this young man is in a class all by himself.. if there is a better artist, I have not seen it in my lifetime, and I'm 66yrs old. I myself have studied fine arts in schools, and have never seen anything on this scale, you must understand anatomy, muscle and bone structure under the skin. Jono understands it all very well..again, I am amazed

[lem]

This deserves a like and a subscription

[stardust_crusaders]

dam seeing the finish product must be extremely satisfying

[SparkyonOxy]

I wish I had a quarter of this man's talent and patience. Amazing

[chloe]

I can’t believe you worked DAY and NIGHT.impressive