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John Travolta Portrait

Original Size: approximately 9" x 12" medium: pencil (with black graphite for the dark areas...) This is a pencil portrait of actor John Travolta. This was how he looked in the late 80's/early 90's, and he appears to have put on some pounds now! While he has done some good films I really enjoyed (Broken Arrow, Face Off, Grease, Swordfish, etc. ) by far my favorite film starring John Travolta is "Saturday Night Fever". Not only does it remind me of NYC in the late 70's/80's (The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island...), but it is a very insightful & touching coming-of-age story of a youth looking for his place in the world. A true classic, plus I love the disco music soundtrack (and make NO APOLOGIES for it...! It's great dance music!)!! Hope you like this piece.

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Melissa Davies 16 Jan 2012

Wow this really looks like a bw photo instead of pencil amazing amazing job

Hiromi Green 02 Mar 2008

This is amazing.....what a wonderful pencil work you!! His eyes are shining and look very real!!!

Roberta Ponte 18 Jul 2007

great job Richard!!

Tahnja Wolter 19 May 2007

Way to go Richard!!!! AWESOME portait and those dimples just stand out, lol. Excellent!

Artist Reply: I appreciate the kind comments! Thank U!

cynthia berridge 29 Jan 2007

hes still good looking now as in his younger days awesome art work

Artist Reply: Thanks a million, Cynthia!