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i've been working on this drawing of jim morrison of the doors and his girlfriend pam for over a year now. at first i drew it half-assed over three days, and when i was about to hang it a few months i realized how crappily i had drawn it. so i have been adding lots of detail, and i pretty much re-drew both of their faces completely. this is the longest i've spent on any drawing, i'm so glad to call it done. i'll finally hang it to keep me from working on it more. i found the photo for this drawing in rolling stone magazine sometime last year. i always wanted to draw jim. i really liked how they both look so peaceful in the photo, not long before jim's death. it's almost a haunting look in his eyes. this was done on bristol board, measures 10 inches by 9 inches, i used mechanical pencils and an ebony pencil. lots of blending stumps, tissue paper, kneadable eraser action, and frustration. there's a line on jim's forehead because i had to piece together two separate scans. it was too big to fit in the scanner bed. overall i'm pretty pleased with how it came out. any feedback will be very much appreciated :D
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John De Litta 30 Aug 2008
I have been looking at many morrison drawings over the past couple of weeks to check out everyone elses styles while I worked on my own drawing of Jim and this is by far the best drawing I have seen by far. Absolutely awesome man! You have set the bar very high!Anonymous Guest 15 Apr 2008
I LOVE JIM MORRISON, THIS IS REALLY BEAUTIFUL AND AWESOME WORK DEBBIE BRASWELLL.A. Spilsbury 20 Dec 2007
my favorites are your portraits. They just stand out . They are some of the very best I have ever seenRichard White 26 Jul 2006
this is amazing........Ana Tirolese 15 Apr 2006
This is absolutely gorgeous work! Good for you!miles milton 24 Mar 2006
congratulations on a job superbly done! Awesome job!George Wallis 02 Feb 2006
wow, I love it awesome portrait and detailsMIke Calderon 05 Jan 2006
Wow, Rebecca. This is spectacular! Save money and forget the art classes. You don't need'em! :)vitali vitecrow 05 Jan 2006
PERFECT!!!!Jarrette Atkins 29 Nov 2005
love the detailWilson Williams 31 Oct 2005
Beautiful rendering and detail Rebecca, great job!!Lawrence Hickman 31 Oct 2005
awsome beyond words very talented and magicalChris Hoffman 18 Oct 2005
Oh this is nice,attention to detail is superb....love the subjects big Doors fan,your gallery kicks.jim h 14 Oct 2005
Awesome work Rebecca, jim from art papa.v blair 13 Oct 2005
This is fantastic pencil work Rebecca!Mike Beckett 12 Oct 2005
they don't come any better than this! nice to see a different side of Morrison too... something other than the lizard king stuff.Les Jobes 12 Oct 2005
Fantastic talent with pencil! You have captured the hair on both subjects perfectly and the details are stunning! Excellent work!! WOW!! :o)Joke Schotting 12 Oct 2005
Awesome work,Rebecca!@!Maureen Girard Mason 12 Oct 2005
Well done!stephanie atlee 12 Oct 2005
You have really done this well...i am amazedChristine brand 12 Oct 2005
Hello! Rebecca! I could only repeat many things that have been said. Your time and devotion to these two star crossed lovers is unperiled. The poet and his dove! the tragic melancholy is made to last forever, you have captured their world and suspended it in thought! Phantomless passion consumed them both...impetuous! What deems all lone lyrics love...the fact that no matter how we console our existance and comfort the cold candle one day it ebbs into the mighty unknown. Precious is the petal of the flower for too soon it falls. Thus with a crucified kiss we sanctify it's call. You have illustrated this greatly and with your own life. Sincerely CB P.S. So I bid you the the best!!! No one can rate this... it is beyond a number.ellen blockley 12 Oct 2005
Rebecca, this is stunning! All your time and energy was well spent. I love the highlights in their hair and faces. You are very talented. I just started a drawing today and let me tell you that you are quite an inspiration. BTW, What is an ebony pencil?Cynthia Adams 12 Oct 2005
Exquisite details and you have certainly worked very hard on this.Achieving the ultimate impact.BEAUTIFULLY DRAWN REBECCA.Fiona Hooper 11 Oct 2005
Rebecca this is a beautiful and compelling image, executed not only with skill but also with emotion. Jim's eyes reallt speak to me, and Pam sadly looks as though she knows what the future will hold. Very well done.Diana Hume 11 Oct 2005
Well worth the time spent on it Rebecca. Every inch done with such attention to detail. The flat feld seams on his shirt. The grommets and the indents in the material around them. Every inch! Wonderful.Eryn Tison 11 Oct 2005
This is awesome! I love it! Very detailed and exquisite!Greg Joens 11 Oct 2005
great detail!Katrina P 11 Oct 2005
excellent!Casey Catton 11 Oct 2005
Welll happy to give you feedback on this! IT IS FANTASTIC WORK! Excellent expression, tone...blending and skill GALLORE! It took you awhile but shows in every detail...absolutely TOP quality WORK! His eyes are captivatin, as are hers...could stare at this for hours....its done, gorgeous ...so just hang it and admire your work...tim linville 11 Oct 2005
Trully an amazing work!It must be your best!Emily Reed 11 Oct 2005
A masterpiece.Torry Newark 11 Oct 2005
Beautiful details! You do magic with a pencil.Sarina Renee 11 Oct 2005
This is incredible. Your hard work and dedication have paid off. The detail in the chest, hair, and beard are stunning as well as the skin tones and wrinkles in the fabric.Kathi Perry 11 Oct 2005
This is one of the absolute best drawings I have ever seen. I was so in love with him when I was young, broke my heart when he died. Thanks for doing such wonderful justice this musical icon.Elizabeth Stringer 11 Oct 2005
Absolutely awsome!!!!!!Laura Smith 11 Oct 2005
Rebecca this is amazing. You've really pushed the standards for pencil work. Great image and outstanding composition. Well worth the extra time!!joan warburton 11 Oct 2005
Incredibly beautiful work! Wonderful detail and shading!WESTERN ARTWORK By Denny Karchner 11 Oct 2005
absolute killer work Rebecca! first rate all the way my friend.--Dennysher richardson 11 Oct 2005
rebecca, im so proud of you for use of depth and moody emotional detail... awesome work : )Terry Bullard 11 Oct 2005
beautiful work, your time was well spent!Jean M. Laffitau 11 Oct 2005
Wow, Wow and Wow!!!! Excellent!!eileen martin 11 Oct 2005
excellent pencil work, the time and hard work you put into it really shows, very skillfull, and a perfect likeness of him:)