Alexander the Great, drawn in graphite. History remembers him as a conqueror, but I wanted to draw the weight behind the crown. A man who marched further than anyone thought possible. Who ruled before he truly rested. Who carried ambition like a burden and a weapon. This portrait isn’t just about power - it’s about vision, discipline, and the cost of greatness. I was inspired by Alexander’s relentless drive, the way he kept moving forward even when the world resisted him. That mindset mirrors art itself. Every blank page is a battlefield. Every finished piece is a quiet victory. Tools used: • Graphite pencils • Eraser (for highlights and corrections) • Cotton bud for soft blending • Patience and intention No shortcuts. Just process. If you see strength here, you’re right. If you see exhaustion, you’re also right. Tell me — do you see a conqueror… or a man chasing legacy? 🎀✏️ #AlexanderTheGreat#GraphiteDrawing#PencilArt#ArtProcess#RealismDrawing#ArtJourney#BlackAndWhiteArt#HistoryThroughArt#ArtistOnYouTube
My drawing of Wednesday Addams from the Adams family. Rate my work out of 10. https://youtu.be/qKKdDkITZLY?si=mv9b0... link to full video. 📸 Do well to subscribe. Thanks 🪄
Evi makes magic
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Evi makes magic
Alexander the Great, drawn in graphite.
History remembers him as a conqueror,
but I wanted to draw the weight behind the crown.
A man who marched further than anyone thought possible.
Who ruled before he truly rested.
Who carried ambition like a burden and a weapon.
This portrait isn’t just about power - it’s about vision, discipline, and the cost of greatness.
I was inspired by Alexander’s relentless drive, the way he kept moving forward even when the world resisted him.
That mindset mirrors art itself.
Every blank page is a battlefield.
Every finished piece is a quiet victory.
Tools used:
• Graphite pencils
• Eraser (for highlights and corrections)
• Cotton bud for soft blending
• Patience and intention
No shortcuts. Just process.
If you see strength here, you’re right.
If you see exhaustion, you’re also right.
Tell me —
do you see a conqueror…
or a man chasing legacy?
🎀✏️
#AlexanderTheGreat #GraphiteDrawing #PencilArt #ArtProcess #RealismDrawing #ArtJourney #BlackAndWhiteArt #HistoryThroughArt #ArtistOnYouTube
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Evi makes magic
My drawing of Wednesday Addams from the Adams family. Rate my work out of 10. https://youtu.be/qKKdDkITZLY?si=mv9b0... link to full video. 📸
Do well to subscribe. Thanks 🪄
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