Monday, April 7, 2014

1937




1937


The reference for the sketch was a school photo of mom at fifteen.
6”x 8” ink on toned grey paper
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10 comments:

  1. martinealisonApril 7, 2014 at 11:32 PM

    Bonjour cher Anthony,
    Quel beau et gracieux portrait !... Il y a tant d'émotion, délicatesse et de finesse qu'il en est très précieux. Très BEAU.
    Gros bisous et merci pour votre très gentil message, cela me touche.

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  2. MYSTELIOS April 8, 2014 at 2:53 AM

    Very beautiful !!!

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  3. Out of Sight LApril 8, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    She looks so happy, so sweet and lovely it must touch your heart, and squeeze, it must have been difficult yet oh so easy, \i'm having so much trouble with this new laptop, \i want to cry, so \i decided what the heck, \i,ll try a name and if it appears, yeah me ;)

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    1. Anthony DuceApril 8, 2014 at 3:48 PM

      She is happy even now, most of the time.
      Thank you
      What the heck, a good decision, enjoy the day.

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  4. humbirdApril 8, 2014 at 9:32 PM

    Love the sketch. Nice to hear about your mom's happy personality.

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  5. YgraineApril 9, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    She is so beautiful. I love the way her smile lights up her entire face...and those eyes...they are so alive!
    Fabulous :)

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    1. Anthony DuceApril 9, 2014 at 12:12 PM

      I’m planning on doing more of these at different ages. In her 90’s now, she still lights up the room.
      Thank you

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  6. Connie ChadwellApril 10, 2014 at 12:10 AM

    As always, your wonderful way with ink and your mom is adorable - an unbeatable combination!

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