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In memory of Maurice Gibb (1949-2003), Incredible songwriter/singer/ musician of the Bee Gees, CBE, Royal Rat Ranger, 12-Stepper, Devoted Family Man, Wonderful Guy; my humble tribute and gratitude to this incredible person.
Everyone one knows someone who has touched their heart, their soul, unforgetably. That's Maurice. Besides creating great music with his brothers, Mo is loved for his genuine warmth, humour, generosity and his gentle, yet very vibrant spirit. He helped many people, and he overcame challenges of his own.
Maurice Gibb worked both in the public and quietly behind the scenes to help others in need. Mo genuinely cared about people.
Fondly known for his love of hats, it is his fabulous smile that also became a trademark - it has brightened the hearts of us all.
It's those aspects of Mo Gibb I most wanted to portray, in this, my humble tribute to him, and to say "Thanks Mo", for showing us how to live, how to make life "magic", one day at a time.
72 Comments
Charles Coffin 06 Mar 2011
This makes me smile,great work envokes emotions. way to go Rebecca.Anonymous Guest 01 Jun 2009
so nice so touching so important to share you art as well as the words estelleMark Saxton 24 Jul 2007
very nice. I kind of miss these guys.Visionary Imagist 19 Jul 2007
Rebecca: Great looking portrait. You do have a fine talent for the pastels. Continue doing your art. it's absolutely amazing work!!annette steens 27 Jun 2007
Unbelievable wonderful this tribute to Maurice Gibb, Rebecca! XLisa Prentiss 01 Feb 2007
Your words and your art are so very touching!Suzette Morgan 15 Sep 2006
This is really stunningashok nayak 15 Sep 2006
Fantastic pastel work Rebecca!Congrats for this pics of the day placement.Eddy collins 25 Aug 2006
Very nice workAnonymous Guest 02 Aug 2006
You've captured him and his essence perfectly. JaneAnonymous Guest 30 Jun 2006
Wow! You really did capture him! I think this one has to be my favorite. ~KaytrinaNira Dabush 12 May 2006
Very beautiful portrait work ,Rebbeca...wonderful tribute to a great man ...a splendid singer...BEAUTIFUL TEXT ADDED here in his memory...EXCELLENT!!!Billy Lewis 22 Mar 2006
very outstanding work,Analua 20 Mar 2006
This is really a marvelous masterpiece work!!!thea walstra 10 Mar 2006
Outstanding portrait artDeborah Martin 09 Mar 2006
Excellent pastel....great expression and so very well done!!!!!Gautam Thoidingjam 09 Mar 2006
Cool and very natural!!!!! Cheers to Bee Gees!!!Hanna Stawska 08 Mar 2006
fantastic details!Loredana 08 Mar 2006
Your amazing this its fantastic :)Kenzie Pedersen 05 Mar 2006
wow! I adore this picture!!!! :D Fantastic work!!! wow, after reading your description of Mr. Gibb and looking at this picture, it feels like I have known him my whole life! Exquisite job!Kathryn Arruda 04 Mar 2006
WoW!! This is fantastic--what a great likeness & spirit, a wonderful tribute, indeed! I love this composition rendered in profile & the contrast of rich dark greys & flesh tones.Perfection!Linda Bertiaux 02 Mar 2006
Excellent likeness of him! Great job.jessica torrant 02 Mar 2006
Incredible likeness - his smile just shines, which is so appropriate. Nice composition too.Lucia Stewart 02 Mar 2006
Wonderful work of art, brilliant compo!Randy Kroll 14 Jan 2006
Beautiful work Rebecca! Great contrast and color!Emily Reed 10 Jan 2006
A really wonderful portrait!Wade Harrison 02 Jan 2006
very good pastel drawing, very nice homage to a great song writer!Julie Mayser 07 Nov 2005
A very wonderful portrait. I recognized the person before reading the title. Great job!Claudia Durán 02 Nov 2005
Becky, you already know what I think of this one, but I have to say it....WONDERFUL, surely MO is very proud of you up there. Embraces ClaudiaAngie Waszkiewicz 01 Nov 2005
A wonderful tribute!Casey Catton 02 Oct 2005
What what an excellent portrait...definately shows the joy and zest he had in life...to me thats what makes a really great portrait ...seeing a true essence of the person...great job!Christine brand 18 Jul 2005
Great work, striking n full of impact! Wonderful tribute! love the contrasts of light n darks, of course, the Ultrabright smile! reaches the heart n floods the viewer with joy! Excellent! Have a Great Day! Rebecca! U possess such talent! CBDean Jones 21 Apr 2005
A wonderful tribute to the great maurice, my mom would love thisReba McDonald 03 Mar 2005
A beautiful portrait RebeccaChristina Toews 09 Feb 2005
Great pastel work. Very well done! :)Julene Baker 06 Feb 2005
Good job with the composition of this painting, and the likeness of Maurice!Debbie Jensen 20 Jan 2005
outstanding! i loved his singing and way about himjim h 06 Dec 2004
exellent tribute and artwork!Donna Sams 14 Oct 2004
Beautiful work...Liz Teed 29 Sep 2004
I love the Bee Gees this is a nice pastel, Rebeccatim linville 27 Sep 2004
Great pastel work!Thom Roslan 24 Sep 2004
BEAUTIFULLY DONE.....Great Capture of Mo....He created Beautiful Music & you created a Beautiful Portrait of the MAN!!!Mister E. 24 Sep 2004
Great work, I knew who it was long before seeing the title.Pepita Selles 17 Sep 2004
Love Bee Gees ,Travolta and your concern of this talent man.And your art really praises him.Nicole Roy 11 Sep 2004
Amazing!craig moline 17 Aug 2004
Great work! Sure brings back memories.Renate Janssen 15 Aug 2004
Awesomeeileen martin 03 Aug 2004
ok now i'm singing "stayin alive" in my head, great portraitnatalia mackovy 03 Aug 2004
awasme art keep it up 10/10Jose Pedro 18 Apr 2004
very goodMike Moore 02 Apr 2004
How about a rating huh!Paula Santos 30 Mar 2004
wow Becky you make this sooo good i realy like it.sher richardson 28 Mar 2004
Tribute indeed... Excellent rendering...i love this one for the joy you have included within the highlights....Ivan Khokhlov 28 Mar 2004
Fine portret! Emotional and alive!It's wanderful! IvanRebecca 24 Mar 2004
Aw... thank you Lauren - I appreciate your comments. Thanks to everyone who takes the time to leave a comment.Lauren Maxwell 23 Mar 2004
Thanks for the comment on my art work but geeze! This is wonderful! I wish I had this kind of talent when it came to pastel's. What a very fitting tribute. ^^Rebecca 16 Mar 2004
Thanks..Maurice was often in the spotlight...literally and figuratively speaking. The portrait took almost three months to do...it had been years since I used pastel portrait...and the medium was tricky to get used to again.Anonymous Guest 15 Mar 2004
Nice work, the detail must have taken a while.;)Jovee Derilo 14 Mar 2004
i like this piece... the light effect is really amusingAnonymous Guest 14 Mar 2004
WOW I am "so" impressed Becky !! Thanks for sharing your wondeful talent :) RuffianRebecca 13 Mar 2004
Thanks to everyone for the comments. It particularly means alot to me to get the artistic feedback. With this work.. (as you can tell by my revised comments)...this man has a place in my heart forever,not just for what he did, but the way he valued life and people. Yes there are many fan sites on the web. Reading tribute messages that poured in from around the world after his death gives an indication of his legacy. I really wanted the portrait to do justice to him and the impact he has made. Sorry if this rambles...I am moved by your comments and when I read them I am reminded of the meaning of this piece to me.Mike Sankey 12 Mar 2004
thats gorgeous, nice workjoel zelikovitz 11 Mar 2004
A beautiful tribute. I think this should get more pulic recognition. Send a copy to his fan club. (if he has one)Jennifer Herlihy 11 Mar 2004
Well done,Rebecca!Anonymous Guest 05 Mar 2004
Thanks so much - your feedback is of great value to me.Jerry Accardo 04 Mar 2004
Becky, I'm not a very good artist which probably makes me a really bad critic. But, I just had to comment on this one. I think you really did a great job with this one. This portrait of Maurice really does reflect his character and personality. It is more than just a good portrait with exceptional detail. You are quite talented!Arnel Sarmiento 25 Feb 2004
This is an excellent work too, Rebecca!Bill Lishinski 09 Feb 2004
Great Likeness Becky and a fine Pastel Technique you have...great ToneAnonymous Guest 02 Feb 2004
Thanks so much, I always appreciate feedback to let me know what others see in a piece. Thanks again. :)N. Taylor Fox 28 Jan 2004
Excellent. I like the placement of your light source. Very poignant.Greg Summers 11 Jan 2004
I like this a lot - you really brought out the personality - a least I assume you did not knowing this man wish it was a little bigger on my screenSteph Salt 11 Jan 2004
It's lovely Becky, the skin tones are wonderful and you haven't overdone the blending either. Thats one of my failings :)