This is my stepfather "Tommy". He went to join his other father five years ago this past August. He was a very special PopPop to my boys. When Tommy passed, both boys lost a very special person.
Penny what a wonderful way to honor someone you love. To me he looks like your uncle Billy. I never met Tommy but if you loved him I know he was a good man.
Artist Reply: Thank you Jo. Yes he was a good man. He is truly missed.
Wow,amazing pencil portrait full of Joy expressed in your StepFather's eyes and smile. Her sure sounds like he was a Great Loving Kind soul.I'm sorry for your Great Loss and your sons!!! Great portrait full of Great Character.Im sure this a real Treasure for your family to have!!!
Artist Reply: Thank you Dee. He was a really kind and wonderful man. My boys loved him dearly.
What a wonderful portrait...anothr perfect image. I am sorry for your loss, I hope that you are comforted by the Lord always in your times of missing him. Truly an excellent piece of work. The eyes and smile are radiant with love.
Artist Reply: Thank you Christine for your warm and kind words.
36 Comments
Anonymous Guest 30 Jun 2008
penny, it is a wonderful drawing of tommy. Andre'aAnonymous Guest 30 May 2008
i miss him so much but i love it-shannonwalt larsen 03 Jan 2008
what a wonderful artful tribute to a good person remembered !!!!Jo-Ann Hayden 25 Dec 2007
Penny what a wonderful way to honor someone you love. To me he looks like your uncle Billy. I never met Tommy but if you loved him I know he was a good man.nat - yourlocalfriendlyartist 30 Jan 2007
excellentdrawing xTom and Susan Repasky 07 Jan 2007
He is a handsome man Penny!! You have done an awesome job of capturing his personality with pencil!! Excellent presentation and wonderful work!!! ~SSherrie Kostura 24 Oct 2006
You're better at drawing teeth than anybody I know!Charisha Davis 10 Oct 2006
WOW penny thnis is excellent! you have everywrinkel!Jeanne McLaughlin 20 Sep 2006
excllent work all of it, nice to see such expression in pencil, unusual these days. His warmth shines through .Renata Cavanaugh 19 Sep 2006
Excellent pencil work PennyKasey Cole 16 Sep 2006
you are amazing! you can truly capture imagery with your skills!Terry Harris 16 Sep 2006
What a joyful man he looks to have been! The boys will remeber it, and find it a comfort in time. This is a beautiful portrait, it beams his soul.adrian pickett 13 Sep 2006
great portrait, you detail is very good.Anonymous Guest 13 Sep 2006
very good portrait..nice detailPatty Day 13 Sep 2006
Marvelous work, Penny!!!Timothy Hughes 13 Sep 2006
Excellent workCarliss Mora 12 Sep 2006
Penny, Bill has said what I totally agree with. Love rendered PopPop's portrait! Fantastic work!!bill luke 12 Sep 2006
you put Love into this one for sure.Beautiful Tribute.Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 12 Sep 2006
Wow,amazing pencil portrait full of Joy expressed in your StepFather's eyes and smile. Her sure sounds like he was a Great Loving Kind soul.I'm sorry for your Great Loss and your sons!!! Great portrait full of Great Character.Im sure this a real Treasure for your family to have!!!Alessya Bagrova 12 Sep 2006
Great pencil work! excellent!Katerina Koukiotis 12 Sep 2006
beautiful portrait!!Anonymous Guest 12 Sep 2006
Wow, absolutely gorgeous, Mom. Maybe D and I can have one for the apartment? - I'm sure he'd love that.Christine brand 12 Sep 2006
What a wonderful portrait...anothr perfect image. I am sorry for your loss, I hope that you are comforted by the Lord always in your times of missing him. Truly an excellent piece of work. The eyes and smile are radiant with love.Jerry 12 Sep 2006
Very interesting style, shading, lines and most excellent smile!José Fortunato 12 Sep 2006
Great pencil work !Olga van Dijk 12 Sep 2006
--GREAT TRIBUTE, Penny! He looks so friendly!--Martha Miller 12 Sep 2006
Very nice portrait Penny,,,,,,,He has very kind eyes and great smileCathie Brock 12 Sep 2006
This is excellent Penny, sorry I have'nt been about lately, been a bit busy...Beautiful work...Cath xxxNira Dabush 12 Sep 2006
He seems like a very special happy person...i'm so sory for your loss...and for your sons too.gregg dutcher 11 Sep 2006
Your detailed expressive capture of him on paper looks as though you went to heaven for the sitting!!!!debbie collier 11 Sep 2006
Beautifully done!!thea walstra 11 Sep 2006
Beautiful and awesome work PennyJoke Schotting 11 Sep 2006
BEAUTIFUL PORTRAIT,GREAT AGAIN,PENNY!!!Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 11 Sep 2006
what a beautiful portrait! love his smile!Emily Reed 11 Sep 2006
Another just so great portrait, Penny. You are so masterful with perfection always.Anonymous Guest 11 Sep 2006
i don't no what to say. You captured eyes, you captured his smile. I am sure he is loving it as I do. love mom