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Dr. Michael DeBakey (2004) (Sold)

Dr. Michael DeBakey, pioneer in open heart surgery, holds a human heart. This painting was auctioned off at an American Heart Association fundraiser fro $175 to a local cardiologist.

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Teresa Dominici 19 Apr 2008

Great work.

Rusty Woodward-Gladdish 19 May 2005

In your usual and inimitable way you convey the compassion and empathy (often missing from our every day actions in life). The eyes glint with the light of altruism and humanity. ( Your eyes gleam with the same lights!) The red pulsating heart quivers in the strong, sensitive hands of the life giver! The face is painted with strong, bold strokes, contrasting deep shadows and great flesh tones. Love it! Only a measly $175 !! You'd have got at least £500 in the UK!!!!

Lucas Seven 30 Sep 2004

...This is one powerful portrait!...

Andree Lerat 29 Aug 2004

I ALWAYS FOUND YOUR WORK A BIT HARD-EDGED AND "FRIKY" LOOKING (I DON'T IT'S "FRIKY" IS A WORD), BUT I HAVE ALWAYS RECOGNIZED THE TALENT AND ORIGINALITY OF YOUR WORK. NOW THAT I KNOW YOU ARE A DOCTOR, I CAN SEE YOUR HEART AND UNDERSTAND WHAT PRESSURE IT MUST BE TO HOLD THE LIFE OF OTHERS IN YOUR HAND. MISTAKES CANNOT BE MADE AND YET, DOCTORS, PEOPLE FORGET ARE HUMAN. BUT IF AS AN ARTIST I MAKE A BAD IMAGE, IT CAN BE FIXED OR FORGOTTEN. YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS OPPORTUNITY. IT MAKES ME FEEL VERY WARM TOWARD YOU AS A HUMAN BEING WITH THE COURAGE TO TAKE ON SUCH A RESPONSIBILITY. AND YOUR ART WORK CANNOT BE SEEN AS I DID BEFORE. BECAUSE NOW IT HAS HEART.

Rob Jones 26 Aug 2004

I love the boldness and intensity of this one

thea walstra 25 Aug 2004

Great painting. I like this one a lot.

Jay Amatangelo 25 Aug 2004

Great job. I really like your style and the idea you have here

Hilton Harris 25 Aug 2004

Excellent piece. I'd probably call it "The Heart Of The Matter", but I don't know the good doctor.

jim boehmer 25 Aug 2004

good colors, design and structure but a little disturbing