Francis Rivera always comments, as many other artists do on my work. But, she mentioned that she would like to see more drawings of Chaka Khan. I was only more than happy to do more. I think Chaka is a more than magnificent singer. Any one else who does not know her, may want to go to YouTube, and check her out. There are old videos of her, and her most recent ones. Now if you think she yells too much or has a big mouth, then I can think of no better reason to yell or to have one. She puts her heart into her songs. She's probably sung those songs thousands of times, so of course when she performs live, she's going to change up a few things, on occasion. If you buy her music it will be a bit different for the recording studio. You'll love her voice. I did not know David Foster wrote Chaka's "Trough The Fire." No wonder he is so respected in the music industry. This song is one of the top 15 of my favorite songs that Chaka Kahn sings. Hope you like her portrait, and if you listen, I hope you like that too. Hi Francis!!
21 Comments
Laurin Swango 30 Sep 2007
all of your artwork is amazing... I couldn't decide which one to comment on!! This one is great... she's such a pretty lady. The only thing I've seen her on is a music video that came on when I was a kid of "Bring Me A Higher Love" haha... I was always amazed at how much hair she had. Good song :) Great drawing!!titta inkinen 04 Jul 2007
Really nice use of pencils; strong and yet gentle enough for a great portrait. Really lively looking expression on her face. Very nice work!Jerry 03 Jul 2007
Very powerful portrait and impression!v blair 03 Jul 2007
She's gorgeous Carliss! Love her hair!Jeanne Santiago 02 Jul 2007
Another beautiful portrait Carliss!helen tyralik 02 Jul 2007
lovely portraitKaren Cash 02 Jul 2007
FANTASTIC work Carliss!!!!!Francis Rivera 02 Jul 2007
I absolutely love this! She looks gorgeous! Great and terrific job on this Carliss! ^_^Maurizio Miele 01 Jul 2007
Nice work !Elf Evans 01 Jul 2007
I, too, am really drawn to your renderings of her...keep 'em comminCarrie Ann Watson 01 Jul 2007
Wonderful portrait on her Carliss! Wonderful detail! :)debbie braswell 01 Jul 2007
I LOVE HER CARLISS SHES BEAUTIFUL, JUST LIKE ALL OF YOUR WORKMark Peterson 01 Jul 2007
A beautiful lady Carliss...and I love that action you do in the hair...I would love to see more of that in the rest of the piece, such as under the chin and on her clothing. I think it would really enhance your style.William Boyer 01 Jul 2007
super duper jobMrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 01 Jul 2007
GORGEOUS !!!Stunning looking Lady!!!Fantastic Outstanding pencil artistry,my Friend!!!STUNNING!!!:)thea walstra 01 Jul 2007
Her hair is fantastoc. Beautiful work CarlissEmily Reed 01 Jul 2007
An extraordinarily fine portrait!Joanna Jungjohann 01 Jul 2007
gawd this is beautiful carlissJoe Sweeney 01 Jul 2007
Carliss I Joe sweeney, love you'r lovely drawings , please do one of Shirley Bassy ,please' dont worry if you cant, your friend Joe Sweeney.ps this is lovely Joe.Penny Myers 01 Jul 2007
YOU JUST KEEPING BETTER AND BETTER. VERY NICEannette steens 01 Jul 2007
very nice Carliss! I was thinking about Sophia Loren when I saw the face for the firts time you draw her! I am sorry!!!! She looks like her on this shot Chaka is a wellknown singer and you did her very wonderful!!