This drawing is a portrait of myself at the age of one year.Was done in 1965,by Israeli artist,Israel,his name...who was a friend of my parents,during that time...actually he became a decorator later.......AS far as I know,this drawing was done from a photo...not sure I have the photo.This work was not a commissioned work ,by my parents,but it was done with their approval,of - course.. ...In the bottom ,there's a photo of myself at the age of 2 years old,taken by a photographer....Who made really wonderful series of photos,commissioned by my parents. For the purpose of SHARING. Copyrights (c)Nira Dabush
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Ron Bedsole 20 Jun 2018
nice jobKerra Lindsey 31 Dec 2006
good job getting those dark hues---they take a lot of work to get those dark-darks, don't they? -KerraSherrie Kostura 01 Jan 2006
What a sweet, sweet drawing. He even drew your hair sticking up in places! It's wonderful that your parents kept this drawing for you.Vivian Allen 10 Nov 2005
Israel loved you and did a wonderful drawing. What a beautiful little girl you were with such a sweet smile and those happy child eyes.Dawn Bigford 26 Oct 2005
Oh, so cuteTabitha Borges 26 Oct 2005
Love the eye work so cute.. What a strong name.francis kwok peng kin 26 Oct 2005
perfect pencil work......very memorable piece!Benjamin Bairn 26 Oct 2005
Great drawing and photograph Nira. I love that expression on your face in the photo.Les Jobes 25 Oct 2005
Beautiful memories you are sharing with us here today... The drawing is "tov meod" = very good... and the photo of you, so very sweet and endearing.. Toda raba = Thank you very much.. I am learning yes? Well, 'le-chaim' my friend, hope you have a wonderful day.. :o)tim linville 25 Oct 2005
Nice portrait!You were a cute little curtain climber:)Rusty Woodward-Gladdish 25 Oct 2005
......and you haven't changed a bit! Lovely drawing. He's definitely got the eyes. The little girl below is delightful, all dimples and dark eyes. Brilliant!stephanie atlee 25 Oct 2005
I love the expression the artist captured in the top picture and the bottom one shows how well he captured your eyes...thank you for sharing these both with us.geoff cooper 25 Oct 2005
you were an angel then....thea walstra 25 Oct 2005
Very lovely and well doneAlberto D'Assumpcao 25 Oct 2005
Nice to see you so cute, Nira!!! Very good pencil!Loredana 25 Oct 2005
Wow Very cool Portrait Nira :) You look so cute !Christine brand 25 Oct 2005
Now the Beautiful little Bud is a Miraculous Mermaid that has love that flows from her eyes like the songs of sunshine and the waves of eternity!!!Diana Hume 25 Oct 2005
What special keepsakes these are! You were (and are) such a cutie!!Reba McDonald 25 Oct 2005
Hmm. Love the bottom one.Andree Lerat 25 Oct 2005
What a sweety you are...Charlotte Ottilo 25 Oct 2005
Oh Nira!...Your adorable!!...You had much love in your eyes then...! ;)Analua 25 Oct 2005
Wonderful expressive eyes Nira!!!! Thank you for showing this marvelous paint of you when you are a little child!!!!!Emily Reed 25 Oct 2005
Oh what a sweetheart you were. So nice to see your baby pictures.Jan Christensen 25 Oct 2005
What wonderful things to share! They are both beautiful (and so are you)!Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 25 Oct 2005
GORGEOUS CHILD YOU WERE NIRA AND YOU DIDNĀ“T CHANGE AS WOMAN.. LOVE THE PHOTO AND THE PENCIL!!!