The Wedding Series #1 - Tenille

Simon Aberle

The Wedding Series #1 - Tenille

This is a series I started shortly after my older brother Darren’s wedding in March this year.
I couldn’t afford a wedding present for him and I felt terrible about it, so I decided to start drawing a belated wedding present for them.
This is the work that I am most proud of to date.
I started the first one in April and finished the last one in June.
It was an epic body of work that I had to keep going back to between commisions. I have been dying to post this first installment since I finished it on April 20th 2009, but restrained myself until all three were completed.
Special thanks to Mark at Perceptions Photography for giving me permission to use the reference photo (which you can see on his website)

Graphite Mechanical Pencils 3H, HB, 2B on Reeves A4 white sketch paper

Completed 20th April, 2009

The Wedding Series #1 - Tenille belongs to the following groups:

1 on 1: The Fine Art of Portraiture , Complex Simplicity of Art, ! 100% !, "Real" Life Artwork (No Photography), All About Your Best Work, All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Decorative and Traditional Art, Ebony and Ivory, Fine Arts, Friends of RedBubble, Graphite Pencil Artists, Impressionist Art, Pencil Drawing (2 per 24 hrs), Realist Traditional Art, Shameless Self-Promotion, Solo Exhibition, South Australian Artists, Who Needs Color For Beauty? - Black & White Art At Its Best and Woman Appreciation
The Wedding Series #1 - Tenille by Simon Aberle
The Wedding Series #1 - Tenille by Simon Aberle
  • Angie Muccillo

    Angie Muccillo

    Absolutely stunning work!! Lovely reference photo and so beautifully drawn…the detail is exquisite..what a great wedding present :-)

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thank you!

  • Julia Thomas

    Julia Thomas

    you really have outdone yourself Sime! The details of the different textures is just outstanding! Better than any gift you coud have bought them!

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks Julia! I’m very happy with it!

  • conniecrayon

    conniecrayon

    Outstanding ,superb work Simon,i feel that their love for each other shines through with this wonderful set youve so lovingly produced,,, a truly priceless gift that no money could buy ((O:

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks so much!

  • ISMAIL ALAOUI ABDALLAOUI

    ISMAIL ALAOUI ...

    any thing is amazing here, especially the blond hair and the weeddding suit!
    amazing :)

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks mate :)

  • John Harding

    John Harding

    fantastic depth in this piece Simon, awesome subject too!!!!

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks. I enjoyed these largely because I got to choose which reference photos to use which is a nice change!

  • Michael Scholl

    Michael Scholl

    unreal! Wow!!!

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks Michael!

  • Lynda Robinson

    Lynda Robinson

    The detail in that dress is phenomenal!!! You must have EXCELLENT eyesight to be able to work in such detail Simon. Magnificent!

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks Lynda! Yes my eyesight is pretty good, but my determination is better! I couldn’t cheat or take shortcuts, it was too important this time :)

  • Wendi Donaldson

    Wendi Donaldson

    Drawing!!! ...... this is brilliant, Simon…your brother and his wife must be thrilled with the time and effort and love you put into this….What a keepsake for them!!

  • Simon Aberle replied

    They are very happy with it. They were actually speechless for a few minutes as they absorbed it :)

  • Margaret Harris

    Margaret Harris

    Wow..great drawing Simon…love the lace…Beautiful work !! :)

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks Margaret. It was a challenge, but I still loved it!

  • Ross Aberlé

    Ross Aberlé

    As I commented on the other two masterpieces, you have it down to a tee. It is stunning how the beautiful pattern of the white wedding gown appears to be added to a dark setting rather than the dark features added to the white. Masterfully executed. You make your father proud yet again!

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks so much for your support and the kind words as always Dad :)

  • mochilady

    mochilady

    Amazing! You have so much details in this illustration. Great work!

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Details are where I feel at home. Thanks for commenting :)

  • Cathy Amendola

    Cathy Amendola

    You put the same attention to detail in everything, Simon…from the bricks to the roses, to the lovely face of the bride….exquisitely done!
    Cathy!!!!

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks! Yes I restrained from taking too many shortcuts with this one :)

  • Claire Aberlé

    Claire Aberlé

    :) xxxxxxxxxxx

  • Simon Aberle replied

    ♥xoxoxoxoxoxox♥

  • Varry

    Varry

    Im speechless,this is totally amazing!!!

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thank you!

  • Alexandra Felgate

    Alexandra Felgate

    Such a beautiful “post”-wedding present! Absolutely stunning, and I love the natural pose!

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks so much!

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib .

    i m not even sure how its humanly possible to draw this well but apparently is it… crazy awesome work

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Haha Thanks mate :)

  • Kristen Caldwell

    Kristen Caldwell

    this is a drawing! when i initially looked, i thought it was a photo converted to black in white! you are GOOD! really really GOOD! and what a wonderful gift to the newlyweds!

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks heaps, that is a lovely comment :)

  • lifang

    lifang

    This is so georgeous!!! Perfectly well done! How you did it!!;);)

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks so much!!

  • Karen Townsend

    Karen Townsend

    Beautiful work Simon

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks Karen!

  • jacqleen

    jacqleen

    I can’t even get over her DRESS and how you were able to create all that detail !!!!!!!!! wow!!!!!

  • Simon Aberle replied

    I just put pencil to paper and drew what i saw :)
    Thanks for commenting

  • Chris Baker

    Chris Baker

    Wonderful! A really beautiful drawing :)

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks for all of your comments and support Chris :)

  • Martin Lynch-Smith

    Martin Lynch-S...

    Simon this is magnificent! Its definitely an instant favorite

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks so much mate!

  • Karen Hull

    Karen Hull

    Such a challenging piece with the detail and perspective – but you created a gorgeous portrait here so much nicer and more meaningful than any photograph – well done Simon!!!

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks so much! The detail was, well my comfort zone strangely enough, the perspective in the background was a challenge, but I’m happy with the way it turned out overall.
    Thanks for all your comments Karen :)

  • Elkmaster4

    Elkmaster4

    Beautiful workman ship ,,,,,,,,,you have a very unique touch and love the lace you captured here. That can be a challenge….........

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks so much!
    I thought it would be a challenge too, but it just required a bit more than usual concentration. But I don’t need to tell you about detail!!!

  • ~ Selle

    ~ Selle

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks so very Much! I’m so honoured :)

  • Chris Baker

    Chris Baker

    Congrats on being featured with your wedding gift Simon – more than worthy :)

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks Chris you’re too kind :)

  • Jo Holden

    Jo Holden

    A very worthy feature! Well done :)

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks heaps!!!!

  • RJP061462

    RJP061462

    the details in the hair, lace, flowers even the bricks in the back ground….”INCREDIBLE”

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks Reed I appreciate your kind words.

  • Paul Starkey

    Paul Starkey

    Man! this is soo cool. Fantastic job!!!

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks so much Paul :)

  • Karin Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    Incredibly beautiful Simon – what a gift you have !!

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thank you Karen. Lovely of you to comment

  • doreen01

    doreen01

    Splendid executed! Great work!!!

  • Simon Aberle replied

    thank you doreen :)

  • vickymount

    vickymount

    Stunning pencil work! love it!

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks so much!!!

  • Banin Jafar

    Banin Jafar

    This is sooooo nice, man you rock!! Bravo…..

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thank you!!!!

  • colorblind

    colorblind

    another dazzler mate …..truly spot on truly

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Oh thanks so very much!!!!!

  • Lynda Robinson

    Lynda Robinson

    Well done on winning the ‘Real’ Life artwork challenge with this one Simon! (Sort of ‘prophetic’ really)!!!!! Congratulations my good friend!

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks so Much Lynda, that’s fantastic news! Two challenge wins this week!!
    Yes it is a bit prophetic hey ;)
    Thanks for your kind words as always my friend Lynda :)

  • Hidemi Tada

    Hidemi Tada

    congrats for top winner work. this is great!

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks so much I appreciate that :)

  • Jo Holden

    Jo Holden

    Congrats on your challenge win – very well deserved :)

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks Jo :)

  • Philip Holley

    Philip Holley

    Congratulations on Your win Simon, a truly deserved one. This is a phenominal piece of pencil work. You’re one amazing Artist.

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks so very much for the fantastic words Philip

  • Rahul Kapoor

    Rahul Kapoor

    Congratulations Simone.. Can you add this to the group to be featured…

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Sure, and thankyou!

  • Rahul Kapoor

    Rahul Kapoor

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Wow thanks!!!

  • Pamela Jayne Smith

    Pamela Jayne S...

    wonderful! I really thought at first it was a photograph! What a beautiful drawing – one that your Brother and Sister in law will treasure forever I am sure! I know I would!

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks Pamela, I appreciate that!

  • Care

    Care

    wow!...I really thought it was a photo!!...fantastic work….best wedding present ever I’m sure! : )

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks so much ;)
    Well I wanted to give them something really personal.

  • nishagandhi

    nishagandhi

    wow looks like a photo

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks so much :)

  • graphiteaz

    graphiteaz

    Amazing work! Gifts like these are priceless!

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thanks mate. Your work is great!

  • Eleni Hadjikiriakou

    Eleni Hadjikir...

    beautiful!

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Fanx :)

  • Laura J Smith

    Laura J Smith

    So photorealistic! Awesome work!!

  • Simon Aberle replied

    Thank you Laura :)

  • Poisonlolly

    Poisonlolly 27 days ago

    Just simply brilliant!!

  • Simon Aberle replied 27 days ago

    Thanks once more for your comments :)

  • Ming Myaskovsky

    Ming Myaskovsky 27 days ago

    Perfection in beauty, worthy of awards! :)

  • Simon Aberle replied 27 days ago

    Oh thank you! I hope to win some one day!

  • Willow Wyles

    Willow Wyles 21 days ago

    Lace work is stunning u are a patient man…Willow

  • Simon Aberle replied 15 days ago

    Thanks :)

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