This piece was commsisioned by one of my clients. The piece is an enlarged hand drawn version of a popular photo from a Tupac tribute book. This client is a very big fan of Tupac's music and philosophy - and wanted that captured in this commisioned work. I was given free reign to choose the photo that I would use. I chose this one because it seemed the most difficult photo to accurately reproduce. I also loved the great contrast bewteen the light and dark areas of the piece. I found this to be very indicative of Tupac's personality which often teetered between peace loving visionary and ruthless bad-boy. This job was completed in two weeks total, of which one week was used actually drawing this piece. To enlarge this piece I used a porportional caculator and the grid method. This was done entirely in pencil. To date, this is my favorite commisioned work I have completed. It was my greatest challenge of my skills, and therefore the payoff was staggering. Sometimes it is hard to let go of a piece once you complete it. About the only thing I dislike about being a freelance artist! Image copyright 2004.
16 Comments
Jean M. Laffitau 04 Nov 2007
Stunning piece of art!!Anonymous Guest 04 Nov 2007
The knot in my stomach is coming from your talent.Linda Bertiaux 16 Feb 2006
Excellent work.Renata Cavanaugh 16 Feb 2006
Excellent workElizabeth Teed 16 Feb 2006
intriguing workNelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 16 Feb 2006
beautiful and fantastic work, the details are gorgeous, the cigaret, the ring, the necklace, everything!!! excellent portrait!!mark jorgenson 15 Feb 2006
very dramatic shade and tones good portrait work!Greg Joens 15 Feb 2006
intenseKathi Perry 15 Feb 2006
Excellent drawing Matt!Emily Reed 15 Feb 2006
I love this portrait, Matt! Just incredible!Angel Arredondo 15 Feb 2006
Well done!Jerry 15 Feb 2006
Powerful portrait, gread darks and expression, Matt!PMyers 15 Feb 2006
Awesome pencil work. Love this dark mysterious look.Reba McDonald 15 Feb 2006
Beautifully done portrait.Tabitha Borges 15 Feb 2006
wow love all the rich details and the exprssion dramatic....Leah Jaarveth 15 Feb 2006
fantastic pencil work Matt!!