wow, and I drew one of him in the same pose about ten years ago. what a coincidence
Artist Reply: Thanks Walt. I drew him for black history month last year. I put the portrait with his "I had a dream" speech. It's posted at the school I work at.
There's quite a difference between this portrait and many of your others. In this one you have relied on shapes rather than lines to create the likeness which makes this look a lot more realistic. The others are very good stylistically, but for realism this one really succeeds.
As I've grown older,I've realized that this guy is the only one who said it right.In all races I've seen the wrong role models be respected,but Dr.King really was a great man.I wish we could say that about everyone in our world.Nicely captured look of innocence,Penny!On a technical point...what pencil do you use to reach that skin tone?Is it the way you touched it up?
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Jennifer Ashley 11 Oct 2008
That is so him. Well done.Mark Saxton 10 Mar 2008
that's him. great representation.walt larsen 03 Jan 2008
wow, and I drew one of him in the same pose about ten years ago. what a coincidenceGreg Joens 05 Jun 2007
There's quite a difference between this portrait and many of your others. In this one you have relied on shapes rather than lines to create the likeness which makes this look a lot more realistic. The others are very good stylistically, but for realism this one really succeeds.tim linville 26 Jan 2007
As I've grown older,I've realized that this guy is the only one who said it right.In all races I've seen the wrong role models be respected,but Dr.King really was a great man.I wish we could say that about everyone in our world.Nicely captured look of innocence,Penny!On a technical point...what pencil do you use to reach that skin tone?Is it the way you touched it up?