My son is an avid fan of "The Underdog," It all started with his interest in boxing, then, his interest in this young Champion Middlewieght boxer of the early 20th century. When my son discovered, this young man had been murdered, here in Missouri, he became more interested. Stanley was the same age as my son is now, at 23. We could find little information. In his quest for more information, it took us to Grand Rapids, Michigan, Marshfield, and Conway, MO. He wrote a book about Stanley Ketchel 3 years ago. Finally after 10 years of research, and a manuscript, the book is about to be published. Now, old stuff about people that the present day afficionados aren't too, interested in, there aren't readily accessible information on copyrights, so dear old mother is drawing some of the pictures, we could not find out about. Here is one.
10 Comments
Janet Gioffre Harrington 19 Dec 2006
What a wonderful thing to do! Just magnificent, Carlis! But now you're starting to scare me, I'm about finished with an Ali portrait.Analua 01 Sep 2006
SO gorgeous and magnific great work!!!!!!! Precious my dear Carliss!!!!Christine brand 31 Aug 2006
Fantastic emotion...great work...very moving.Francis Rivera 30 Aug 2006
Very nice! His expression is very well done! ^_^Cathie Brock 30 Aug 2006
Good for you, well done...Cath xxxLoredana 30 Aug 2006
LOVE IT EXCELLENT WORK CARLISSLynnda Rakos 30 Aug 2006
Carliss, This is soo beautiful, great work.Emily Reed 30 Aug 2006
Incredibly awesome portrait!!!!Ginger Lovellette 30 Aug 2006
Excellent pencil work, Carliss!Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 30 Aug 2006
this is a great and beautiful portrait again. You are such a lovely mother to do that for your son!! I'm after Joost this morning.....xxxx nelly