wow, and I drew one of him in the same pose about ten years ago. what a coincidence
Artist Reply: Thanks Walt. I drew him for black history month last year. I put the portrait with his "I had a dream" speech. It's posted at the school I work at.
There's quite a difference between this portrait and many of your others. In this one you have relied on shapes rather than lines to create the likeness which makes this look a lot more realistic. The others are very good stylistically, but for realism this one really succeeds.
As I've grown older,I've realized that this guy is the only one who said it right.In all races I've seen the wrong role models be respected,but Dr.King really was a great man.I wish we could say that about everyone in our world.Nicely captured look of innocence,Penny!On a technical point...what pencil do you use to reach that skin tone?Is it the way you touched it up?
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Jennifer Ashley 11 Oct 2008
That is so him. Well done.Mark Saxton 10 Mar 2008
that's him. great representation.walt larsen 03 Jan 2008
wow, and I drew one of him in the same pose about ten years ago. what a coincidenceGreg Joens 05 Jun 2007
There's quite a difference between this portrait and many of your others. In this one you have relied on shapes rather than lines to create the likeness which makes this look a lot more realistic. The others are very good stylistically, but for realism this one really succeeds.tim linville 26 Jan 2007
As I've grown older,I've realized that this guy is the only one who said it right.In all races I've seen the wrong role models be respected,but Dr.King really was a great man.I wish we could say that about everyone in our world.Nicely captured look of innocence,Penny!On a technical point...what pencil do you use to reach that skin tone?Is it the way you touched it up?Joke Schotting 24 Jan 2007
WONDERFUL PORTRAIT GREAT TRIBUTE MY FRIEND!!!Steve Farr 23 Jan 2007
Great portrait, Penny. Excellent shading!Bernard Capelle 17 Jan 2007
Wonderful portrait/artwork.william maldonado 17 Jan 2007
great workCarliss Mora 16 Jan 2007
Glad that you did , Penny! This is really a great credit to your very fine gift of talent!joan warburton 16 Jan 2007
Wonderful portrait and tribute, Penny!Loredana 16 Jan 2007
ABSOLUTELY PERFECT WONDERFUL PENNY JUST WONDERFULJanet Gioffre Harrington 16 Jan 2007
It's WONDERFUL, Penny. Really looks like a heart-felt piece of work, it's one of my favorites in your portfolio. EXCELLENT!!Emily Reed 16 Jan 2007
WHAT A WONDERFUL MOVING PORTRAIT, PENNY!thea walstra 16 Jan 2007
Awesome work!eileen martin 16 Jan 2007
excellent portrait and tribute Penny:)Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 16 Jan 2007
beautiful and great portrait!!!!monique cooper 15 Jan 2007
I am so glad you di!!!!.. Stunning peice indeed!!!!... Awesome Tribute!!!Ruth Kauffman 15 Jan 2007
Stunning portrait drawing, Penny!!Patty Day 15 Jan 2007
Marvelous just marvelous!!! Thanks for sharing this womderful image with us today!!!!bert cortes 15 Jan 2007
One great portrait, Penny.Christine brand 15 Jan 2007
Wonderful work Penny! wonderful tribute, a Great Man, a Great drawing...may his dreams come true quickly in all hearts! God bless you!Olga van Dijk 15 Jan 2007
Lovely tribute to a great man.... Martin Luther King Jr.!----Jacqueline Bishop 15 Jan 2007
well done! a wonderful tribute to a graat man!!