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Coleman Hawkins

A Jazz legend Coleman Hawkins did this drawing last year..he revolutionized the way the saxophone is played back in the late 20's early 30's of the 20 th century..graphite drawing 5 inches square..below during the process of work.

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Greg Joens 02 Feb 2006

Jazzy good!

Paul Grech 02 Nov 2005

I am particularly fond of early sax legends like Hawkins, Parker, Getz and Webster, and so this is right up my alley. Fine work, as usual!!

Maggi Carstairs 22 Jul 2005

Every image is a story, and every image is a perfect cariacature of someone whose music I love..You are very talented and a very expressive artist...Your work is stunning and i salute you for your depth of vision and amzing skill.. This is fantastic...and I love the detailed...with the part done lower half..even that one works. Stunning work...Excellent

Emily Reed 14 Jun 2005

Great capture of the man and the music.

riss s 30 Apr 2005

magnifique! all this with a pencil?

Les Jobes 10 Apr 2005

Excellent use of shadow and light..love the perspective of your piece, fabulous graphite drawing!

Lili Holuta 10 Apr 2005

As usually, very good!

Roy Boobyer 09 Apr 2005

Fine portrait of a great musician. Great job Juan.

Mike Beckett 08 Apr 2005

very dynamic piece. Love it!

William J. Griffith 08 Apr 2005

Very cool work!

Terry Bullard 08 Apr 2005

Great pencil work!

Pat Abbott 08 Apr 2005

Beautiful work, amazing detailing.

Jay Amatangelo 08 Apr 2005

Great job again! You got me wanting to do a jazz piece. I always like how you handle the back ground.

Vivian Allen 08 Apr 2005

You always capture an expression of emotion in your drawings. I'd know your work anywhere.

Nancy Woolweber 08 Apr 2005

Awesome rendering. Your pencil does magic...or is it your hand?

francis kwok peng kin 07 Apr 2005

great skill in pencil rendering,excellent details and textures....

Mark Peterson 07 Apr 2005

Nice work!

tim linville 07 Apr 2005

Excellent character in your lines and shadows,Juan!

derek shockey 07 Apr 2005

another absolutely magnificent piece juan!!!!

Casey Catton 07 Apr 2005

Another great work. Very impressive!

Susan Epps 07 Apr 2005

One to treasure, Juan....the textures and patterns in such a small image are breath-taking as always. It's a very happy piece too!

georgia brown 07 Apr 2005

Great portrait!

Wade Harrison 07 Apr 2005

man your ruff with the pencil. its like you bring the music alive with your pencil. great job bro!

Dawn Landrum 07 Apr 2005

excellent.....superior and excellent!

Joke Schotting 07 Apr 2005

Perfect work Juan

Kathryn Fedoruk 07 Apr 2005

Wonderful Gestural Line. Keep up the good work!

geri pratt 07 Apr 2005

I love the motion in this. Awesome tribute.

Renee Nemerov 07 Apr 2005

Excellent portrait work!

Barbara Beck-Azar 07 Apr 2005

musical genius both the artist -- and muscian!!!

Christina Toews 07 Apr 2005

It's always neat to see your work progress Juan. Well done! :)

joan warburton 07 Apr 2005

Wonderful detail and shading. True to your form- a masterpiece!

thea walstra 07 Apr 2005

Love the play of the lines and light. Awesome work Juan