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You may recall, my son wrote a book about Stanley Ketchel. For nearly a year, a self-publisher who's name starts with "I" kept us in hopes that it would publish the book. We paid for it. Well right before Christmas, they said they would not publish it due to plagiarism, or something similar to it, then took half our money, knowing they would not be publishing it, eventhough we got permissions from various copyright owners, and Grand Rapids, MI Library, in order to use their articles. They would not say where they go their information, because we emphatically denied it, and asked for proof, as we had put the manuscript through a program which brought up no such results of plagiarism. So, we are off again to find a publisher. Here is a drawing I have done of a boxer I was trying to draw from a picture of Stanley Ketchel, but my son says it is not quite Stanley in the face. Well, I've got another in the works, but hated to waste this one.

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Christine brand 16 Mar 2007

What a GREAT Drawing Carliss, I love the use of colors and the details. I am sorry about the trouble you had to go through. Sometimes the world is very cruel and ignorant, to say the least. How are the developments coming along so far? any news? I pray that all goes as you hope and may the Lord Jesus Christ and His Holy Angels guide your way. God blesss you in all you do. You have a wonderful talent. Sounds like your son is very gifted and dedicated too. I hold up your name in prayer right now. Gods' will be done. Amen!

Anonymous Guest 20 Feb 2007

very nice work and interesting story with it, best of luck to you.

Artist Reply: Thanks, very much, my Guest! I appreciate your hope for the best.

Jacqueline Bishop 19 Jan 2007

awesome

William Boyer 18 Jan 2007

cool

BySilent 18 Jan 2007

Fantastic image and self publishing houses are not to be trusted

Ralph Miller 17 Jan 2007

Well I know the feeling. I sold a short story to Galaxy Magazine. Then they were bought out, and I never heard about the story again! Great image!

Francis Rivera 17 Jan 2007

Very nice image! Wonderful! ^_^

Artist Reply: Thank you, dear Francis!!!

Jerry 17 Jan 2007

Great or excellent portrait!

Artist Reply: Jerry, so glad you like my drawing. Thank you!

Emily Reed 17 Jan 2007

OOOO CARLISS, THIS IS SPECTACULAR!!! YOU ARE SOOOO TALENTED!

Artist Reply: Ha, ha! Emily, I'm glad that you like it! Thank you!!!

debbie braswell 17 Jan 2007

GREAT WORK CARLISS AS ALWAYS

Artist Reply: Hi Debbie! Thank you, always, and I am very appreciative!!

thea walstra 17 Jan 2007

The style and the expression is wonderful! Wish you lots of success with finding a publisher

Artist Reply: Thank you, Thea! We need all the luck we can get!!:))

thea walstra 17 Jan 2007

The style and the expression is wonderful! Wish you lots of success with finding a publisher

Artist Reply: Thank you, Thea! We need all the luck we can get!!:))

thea walstra 17 Jan 2007

The style and the expression is wonderful! Wish you lots of success with finding a publisher

Artist Reply: Thank you, Thea! We need all the luck we can get!!:))

Lucia Stewart 17 Jan 2007

Nice work Carliss, super creative piece!

Artist Reply: Lucia, I appreciate your comment. Thanks so much!!

Janet Gioffre Harrington 17 Jan 2007

Whheeee whew! Hubba hubba! I don't care if it's Stanley or not!He's a HUNK! BEAUTIFUL work, carliss!

Artist Reply: I thought I might get that reaction from you! LOL!! Me, too if someone else drew it! While I was drawing him, I thought..How in the world some boxing folk, can say that his punch was overrated?! I wouldn't want to be hit by him!! LOL! Thank you, Janet!!!

Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 17 Jan 2007

what a gorgeous colored accents and a fantastic portrait!! great and powerful!!

Artist Reply: Thanks so very much, dear Nelly!!!

Joanna Jungjohann 17 Jan 2007

Indeed? Well This is awesome!

Artist Reply: Joanna, thank you for the wonderful comment!

Joke Schotting 17 Jan 2007

AMAZING WORK CARLISS!!!!!

Artist Reply: Hi,! Joke!! Thank you so very much for the comment!!

Penny Myers 17 Jan 2007

Wonderful work as always. I so enjoy watching your work. You are one of my sheros on this site.

Artist Reply: Thank you, Penny! When I get the other one done I'll probably replace this one.

bianca 17 Jan 2007

fabulous...wow.....always in awe of your work....

Artist Reply: Hey, Bianca! You came back to visit!! Thank you!!