Monday, June 11, 2012

A Peek Inside my Sketchbook: Manly Face #2

The German soccer star Michael Balleck is doing Euro 2012 commentary in the United States for ESPN.  Although not a fan of the German national team or any of his club teams, I've always found him very attractive! I think he's doing a serviceable job as a commentator. He definitely looks a bit nervous, but I find that endearing. He's also polite, but firm, in his opinions and very knowledgeable! I think he should definitely continue announcing .  Since he caught my eye, I decided to sketch him for Ayala's "June Guys" challenge.  Here's the photograph I used as my inspiration:
Just like the David Beckham sketch I did, the man is much better looking in real life than in my sketch.  But I certainly don't mind staring at the photo while I sketch! LOL!
Are there athletes you find particularly attractive? Or sports announcers?
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10 comments:

  1. AmyJune 12, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    I am obviously watching the wrong sports!

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  2. helenaJune 12, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    I had a thing for Doug Howlett of the NZ rugby team - if you google him you'll get a very different male face to sketch

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  3. SianJune 12, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    NO sports announcers, though the boys here despair at my reasons for watching rugby :) I definitely think I should do more sketching..

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  4. IreneJune 12, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    I could definitely look at that face all day....and night. Great job sketching. Got to go turn on ESPN. (click, click, click)

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  5. scrappyjackyJune 12, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    As you might imagine....I'm no supporter of the German team...though after a recent [rare] win by an English team [Chelsea,I think]over a German team....Gary Lineker said "football is a game where 22 players kick a ball around for 90 minutes and then the Germans win....only this time they didn't"!!!!!
    I must admit though....he is easy on the eye.

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  6. ComfyMom~StaceyJune 12, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    I like wrestlers, not so much because I find them attractive as I find their bodies interesting - the way the muscles ripple & bulge. Not in a sexual way but in a scientific way

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  7. KarenJune 12, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    I can't think of anyone off hand, but I think your sketch is very good!

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  8. The Mann FamJune 12, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    You are doing so well with your sketches. I admire you.

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  9. GingerJune 12, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    That is a wonderful sketch Rinda. I always found men hard to draw:)

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  10. Ayala ArtJune 13, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Oh yes, he can inspire anyone! hehehe Great job!

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