I saw this photo in a National geographic magazine and fell in love with these eyes.. I have done this portrait over many times.. and had given it away to each person who fell in love with the child.
Hello Susan...I was so surprised to hear from you about my work "Charity". I don't know why but, I felt the words you said deep within my heart ... like you truly understood my drawing. I thank you. I am pleased to know you and humbled by your words. You have a wonderful talent yourself. This picture is proof of your deep and sensitive heart. Not only have you brought the life of this child to all but, you have brought his heart, thus we all connect to him and you through this work. This is an amazing picture...a great drawing and one that is a true blessing. I would like to say Merry Christmas and Happy New year and may you always be well and happy. I know those phrases can sound superficial...but I do not want them to be. I wish I could tell you somehow that I say them in all sincerity. This one little picture of this boy and his entreating eyes seems to unite breaches between our worlds...I know why you drew him many times...God be with you Dearest Susan...Sister of Faith!!! In truth CB
Artist Reply: Christine.. you are such a blessing.. and how could I take anything you have to say as superficial? After all.. I can see clear to your heart of hearts through your paintings.. the love you have for your child and animals.. and the expressed spiritualness about you.. the love you have for the first gift of Christmas.. you truly are a gift from God.. what better Christmas could one have? In truth and peace.. and love for the season and always!
Love the expression, you captured a pleading but innocent quality. Excellent
Artist Reply: Thank you Cindy for your comment on this work. I no longer have this artwork in my collection. One of the local famous artist here wanted it for his. Thanks again, Cindy, Peace!
Artist Reply: Thank you James for the comment on my work! You are so kind. I had done this in color once.. it came out pretty good. This one is my favorite though...
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Mark Saxton 15 Mar 2008
very good work. nicely done.Christine brand 19 Dec 2005
Hello Susan...I was so surprised to hear from you about my work "Charity". I don't know why but, I felt the words you said deep within my heart ... like you truly understood my drawing. I thank you. I am pleased to know you and humbled by your words. You have a wonderful talent yourself. This picture is proof of your deep and sensitive heart. Not only have you brought the life of this child to all but, you have brought his heart, thus we all connect to him and you through this work. This is an amazing picture...a great drawing and one that is a true blessing. I would like to say Merry Christmas and Happy New year and may you always be well and happy. I know those phrases can sound superficial...but I do not want them to be. I wish I could tell you somehow that I say them in all sincerity. This one little picture of this boy and his entreating eyes seems to unite breaches between our worlds...I know why you drew him many times...God be with you Dearest Susan...Sister of Faith!!! In truth CBCindy Ginter 20 Sep 2005
Love the expression, you captured a pleading but innocent quality. ExcellentJames Herrera 20 Jun 2005
Ohhhh, the emotion, I can feel it. Love this one!Gayle Taylor 11 Mar 2005
Great Job! Incredible shading!!Chris Patton 21 Nov 2004
Is it me or are there hints of color on this? Very subtle, very nice.Charlotte Ottilo 14 Nov 2004
So innocent and so sad, it makes me want to cry..you've captured this beautifully.Laura Landrum 28 Sep 2004
This is so full of emotion, his eyes sure do tell a story, don't they?Torry Newark 08 Sep 2004
Its so good I wonder what he's thinking.Cynthia J 21 Aug 2004
Wow, this one really hits your heart. Great art skills and a great subject.Malik Alexander 28 Jul 2004
Interesting....Very Intersting!Tina Day 26 Jul 2004
Wonderful emotion to this drawing.Exceptionally well drawn.It is beautiful.Ekua Akumanyi 26 Jul 2004
A very handsome little man, deep sorrowfull eye, beautiful presented, fantastic work..10++Bruce Cantrell 22 Jul 2004
Wow-absolutely amazing!Nelly Martinez-Solis 22 Jul 2004
excellent workVictoria Schwartz 20 Jul 2004
='( How could anyone not fall in love with a face like that? His eyes are so... Soulful. Shading, again, is most excellent.Joe Bartz 15 Jul 2004
Good pose and awesome detail!joanna sherwell 15 Jul 2004
charcoal? i thought this was pencil! very inpressive for a charcoal piece. well done.William Bonilla 15 Jul 2004
nicesPeter Kripgans 14 Jul 2004
excellentsher richardson 14 Jul 2004
lovely soulful eyes and expression.. nice work S.C. : )richard wynne 14 Jul 2004
very soulfulMarta Azevedo 14 Jul 2004
Amazing work. Very sad eyes.joan warburton 14 Jul 2004
Stirs up a lot of emotion.