I received this task from Aunt Charlene, as she explained in a solemn tone. Jonathan was one of her friend's son. He got into a car accident and taken away at a tender age of 21. It was of course very hard on the mother, and I strongly believe that no parents should bury their own child. From what I heard, he's a good kid, therefore I am sure he's in a better place and in good hands now, watching over his family. With Aunt Charlene's kind heart and initiative, and my pencil work, we are hoping that this will help to bring his smile to brighten the lives of his loved ones.
Pencil on 8" x 10" Strathmore Bristol vellum 100lb (260g/m²)
Initial Sketch
Alex
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful thing you are doing!
That is a great picture.
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You did a wonderful job!! You are so very kind!!
ReplyDeleteYou are giving his Mom such a treasure. Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteIt's so great to see people pursuing their heart. Beautiful sketch !!!
ReplyDeleteHe had such a wonderful smile. Beautiful portrait.
ReplyDeleteWonderfully done! Wow! And I love the look of your blog! I hope you take this complement in the best of ways: these are terrificly drawn teeth! Just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteA very well drawn portrait Alex, and done with sensitivity too. I'm sure his mum will like it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a touching entry Alex and very kind of you to do. His Mom will surely treasure it and how you captured her sons smile.
ReplyDeleteYou've created such a special gift.
ReplyDeleteThe family and friends will be very pleased.
Very "life like!"
ReplyDeletethis just brought tears to my eyes.
ReplyDeleteWonderful wonderful work, Love.
What a sad event! It is wonderful that you could do such a wonderful portrait for her!
ReplyDeleteOh, and don't feel bad about the white charcoal...I've done it too! :D
Good for you! I hope they love it. They're gonna cry first and then say how great it is.
ReplyDeleteOh that's very sad. But you made a beautiful portrait.
ReplyDeleteYour portraits are spectacular. I'm sure that his Mom will appreciate it tremendously.
ReplyDeleteHow sad for his family - a dreadful shock. Your portrait will be such a treasure for them.
ReplyDeleteThats a wonderful gift Alex, you did a beautiful work on it. My heart goes out to his family.
ReplyDeleteYes, I think they'll cry each time they look at it for a long time - you did such a beautiful drawing of him. They'll love it, of that I have no doubt. You're very kind, Alex. nancy
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment on my first sketch Alex. I browsed through your blog and you've got some fabulous work! I'd really like to get into doing portraits as well, though I've got a while to go before I'm confident with it. Thanks for the inspiration though :)
ReplyDeleteThat is tragic! My condolences to his family. It's a great sketch though!
ReplyDeleteExcellent drawing! I love the first sketch too - like a cartoon, such style.
ReplyDeleteI don't even want to think about the tragic loss.
Great work Alex, love the two girls too
ReplyDeleteAlex, this piece of your project has blown me away!! all i can say is you have become the guru of drawing portrait!! the form, the line, the rendering, the shading...are heavenly done!!
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