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Stanley Ketchel/Stanislaus StephenKiecal#1

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.

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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.

Artist Reply: That is pretty scary! Geez!! Thanks, though! Maybe we can get to the bottom of this mystery!!!

Analua 01 Sep 2006

SO gorgeous and magnific great work!!!!!!! Precious my dear Carliss!!!!

Artist Reply: Analua, I'm happy that you came here to comment! Thank you!!

Christine brand 31 Aug 2006

Fantastic emotion...great work...very moving.

Artist Reply: Christine, I love that you like it1 Thank you!

Francis Rivera 30 Aug 2006

Very nice! His expression is very well done! ^_^

Artist Reply: Hi Francis, thanks, lots for all your wonderful comments!!!!

Cathie Brock 30 Aug 2006

Good for you, well done...Cath xxx

Artist Reply: Cathie, I appreciate your kind words! Thanks, much!

Loredana 30 Aug 2006

LOVE IT EXCELLENT WORK CARLISS

Artist Reply: Thank you very much Loredana!!

Lynnda Rakos 30 Aug 2006

Carliss, This is soo beautiful, great work.

Artist Reply: Lynnda your comment is so, such a compliment!! Thank you!!

Emily Reed 30 Aug 2006

Incredibly awesome portrait!!!!

Artist Reply: Emily, I really like the word awesome! Than you my awesome artistic friend!

Ginger Lovellette 30 Aug 2006

Excellent pencil work, Carliss!

Artist Reply: Thanks so much, Ginger!

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

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Nelly! Your kind words are heart-warming.