What an infectious smile this man had. Here's a quick one of Bill Withers. Younger generation probably remember him most, if at all from the song "Lean On Me." It was the title song for the movie of the same title, but written by Bill, long before it. He was a Songwriter, and performer. No, a great songwriter, and performer. He's no longer teathered to the earth, but his songs remain in many of our hearts, and minds. "Lovely Day," "The Same Love That Made Me Laugh, Makes Me Cry," etc.,etc., and my favorite "Who Is He, and What is He To You?" He's talking to his lady, and it's obvious there's a connection between she, and a man he saw staring him down, then when he hears her clear her throat and turns to look at her, she immediately looks down at the ground. Such a great "telling a story" song. You might not remember him or know him, but now you have an idea of what he accomplished. I'll do a better one of him sometime.
19 Comments
Alex Dragu 14 Aug 2007
Excelent portrets.Nice capture of fealings and music around the subjects.John Davis 30 Jul 2007
my all time favorite blues singer, a great portrayal of a very talented manMrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 27 Jul 2007
Wow!!!Fantastic portrait!!!Your amazing talent shines,my Friend!!!:)Karen Cash 26 Jul 2007
another wonderful work Carliss!! Ain't no sunshine since hes goneKathie Nichols 26 Jul 2007
Exellent drawing, I like his smile!!!helen tyralik 26 Jul 2007
lovely workTabitha Borges 26 Jul 2007
like the happiness you brought to this great artAri Sutton 25 Jul 2007
Carliss, you really captured his personality with this image. Nice work. Arimonique cooper 25 Jul 2007
Amazing!!!.. and that smile.. lol.. got me smiling just to see it!!!Francis Rivera 25 Jul 2007
That's a very good story! Nice pencil work Carliss! ^_^Joanna Jungjohann 25 Jul 2007
REALLY BEAUTIFUL WORK CARLISSLaurie Rawdon 25 Jul 2007
Amazing portrait Carliss of an amazing man and yes I know of his songs also through my brothers. Great job you really captured a beautiful expression!!Joe Sweeney 25 Jul 2007
Wonderful wondreful work.annette steens 25 Jul 2007
I like your text to all your drawings.Great one this Bill!jamie winter 25 Jul 2007
oh Carliss this is awesome. such character and sould you have brought out. wow your so dang good. just extremly talented.Emily Reed 25 Jul 2007
An oustanding portrait!bert cortes 25 Jul 2007
Magnificent pencil painting, Carliss. You are incredible with your pencil.Penny Myers 25 Jul 2007
Wow,you just keep popping them out. How long does it take you to do a portrait? This is so good and I love the style you use with your pencils.Lucia Stewart 25 Jul 2007
This is beautifully done Carliss!!!