The Happy Couple - 60 years ago!

by Gemma Furbank

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The Happy Couple - 60 years ago!

Commissioned drawing. 60th Wedding Anniversary piece. One of my toughest pieces to date. This is A3 in size. The reference photo was a photograph taken of an open photograph album, with the 60 year old, tiny photo inside it. I've never worked from such a reference photo, and wasn't sure I'd manage, but they were made up with the results.

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Art/Drawing Misc. Pencil People/Portrait Portrait wedding drawing

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John Cappello

John Cappello 27 Aug 2015

It's a Most Marvelous Creation and Has Splendid Fresh look out of the 60 year old, tiny photo!

Gemma Furbank
Artist Reply: Thank you! I really did surprise myself with this piece. I didn't expect it to look anywhere near as nice as it did. I was dreading starting it for weeks, but I'm so glad I took on the challenge. The happy couple receive their surprise this weekend, I hope they can see it at 84 haha!
Joanie Holliday

Joanie Holliday 27 Aug 2015

TERRIFIC PENCIL PORTRAIT WORK GEMMA.. JOANIE

Gemma Furbank
Artist Reply: Thanks so much Joanie! Much appreciated. x
Will Kirkland

Will Kirkland 25 Aug 2015

Gem: Wow! I'm sure you captured them perfectly. Since you were working from such a tiny photo reference, the result is amazing. When one has talent, it show no matter what! Congratulations. Best regards, Will

Gemma Furbank
Artist Reply: I really appreciate the feedback, thank you Will. I'm excited to hear what the happy couple make of their surprise. It's their anniversary this weekend, so Clive and his wife are taking their present to them. I'm so pleased I challenged myself to this piece, really didn't expect it to look anywhere near as nice as I think it turned out. ;)
karen R

karen R 25 Aug 2015

Wow!! Having seen your work I am chuffed to bits that you looked at my bits of art.. You are so talented! Incredible :-D

Gemma Furbank
Artist Reply: Ah thank you Karen! And you're welcome. I love seeing other people's work, and I am always inspired after having a browse. Keep up the good work! x