This is a drawing of my younger brother. I have no sisters, but three brothers. The older one is my step-brother, Chuck,Wendell, here, is my younger half-brother, the youngest is my adopted brother Darnell. I do not call Wendell my half-brother. I call him my brother. I found this picture of him when he was two years old, and it reminded me that I had not done one of him yet, and should have. He is the immediate family paternal overseer, banker, caregiver, and strength. My step-dad, his father, has been gone for 18 years now. In the time since, by brother raised his daughter virtually alone. His first wife, although I liked her very much, was a disappointment to us all. A certain kind of abuse on her part put a wedge between their lives together. I had thought my son would become the owner of the afore-mentioned titles, but it is, sadly, not to be. He is young and was well on his way, yet not tied to my mother and me, but, to take on the new paternal mantle when he became stricken with the loss of his eyesight from an "out of the blue" disease, so it has been a life of reconditioning, and re-assessing of family structure. Recently, my brother and I had a rift of sorts. He proclaiming my insidious loss of happiness, and not being helpful to his plight in this situation. Of course, I was angered, even saddened, but I know if any one of us needs his support, he will give it. So, I have been putting aside my art to tend to things left in negligence, to try and correct myself. Not having been a constant participant at AW, for a while, I wanted to show a piece I have been working on. It will be finished soon. I had planned on giving it to my brother for Father's Day, but alas, he has no desire to possess any art that I do, even as a gift. Neverthe less,here is my thank you to my brother for being here on this earth. I was particularly proud to have a little brother when he was born, and here is a drawing of him when I could take joy in kissing his chubby cheeks. I know, my story is sappy, and not unique. Please forgive me. Wendell, I will always love you beyond anything you throw at me, and happy belated Father's Day to you. Your sis, C. PS Clay drawing coming son.
18 Comments
Evelyn Simon 15 Jul 2008
This is a cute image, I like the way he gives the photographer a side smile. Adorable!Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 30 Jun 2008
Masterful pencil artistry my Dear Friend!!!Beautiful portrait of Your brother!!!You are Greatly Talented,Carliss!!!Beautiful Gift for Your Brother!!!,Dee&David :):)Renata Cavanaugh 25 Jun 2008
He is adorable. I love the expression on his face. Beautiful boy....and excellent work Carlissadrian pickett 24 Jun 2008
good shading ...very nice piecewalt larsen 23 Jun 2008
beautiful creative work.helen tyralik 23 Jun 2008
awesome portraitRalph Miller 23 Jun 2008
Yeppers this rocks !Olga van Dijk 23 Jun 2008
What a great portraiture of your little brother Carliss (and what a story....)Loredana 22 Jun 2008
Awesome work How gorgeous he is ;)Francis Rivera 22 Jun 2008
Very cute portrait Carliss! Love it so far! ^_^debbie braswell 22 Jun 2008
GREAT WORK CARLISSJoanna Jungjohann 22 Jun 2008
sorry for the riff in your family, Carliss. I shall keep you in prayer and thought that you both receive the blessings of peace in the family. I wonder what not being able to see with my eyes is like all to often, praying that your young man adjust and accepts. . . .very fine pencil drawing of this ever so cute little man. love, joSharon Gonzalez 22 Jun 2008
WOW, AWESOME PENCIL WORK, CARLISS! HOW VERY GIFTED YOU ARE.monique cooper 22 Jun 2008
beautiful girl... soo sweet!!!debbie collier 22 Jun 2008
Oh what a handsome little man!!!! Amazing portrait!!!Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 22 Jun 2008
sweettttt and BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!Emily Reed 22 Jun 2008
WHAT AN EXCELLENT CHILD PORTRAIT, CARLISS!annette steens 22 Jun 2008
wow Carliss, what a lovely portrait of your brother, such a sweet face!