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This fine old gent is my late grandpappy John Kevin Clear. He was a kind and wise man and as a tribute and an effort to get to know him a little better I drew this portrait. The original photo was taken sometime in the 70's at a liberal rally, he was actually in mid speach as the picture was taken, and I assume the finger was stressing a point, possibly on the "politics of cooperation". If he had a message to share now it would most likely be on the importance of caring for each other and our planet. Also, as I drew this I had several "conversations" with him. In one he told me to remain humble, "If success should ever find you, remain humble in the face of it all".

I took certain "artistic liberties" when translating the beard as I do not have the observational skill or patience yet to capture such complicated things, but art is all a matter of interpretation anyway and I don't think he would have minded!

30hrs, pencil (F - 9B) on A3 Bristol board.
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~andomedo2010 Jan 25, 2011  Professional Traditional Artist
great work man .. but how did u do the wight hair ??
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~Arteddy Mar 29, 2008
Featured [link]
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~TwoFistedPencil May 28, 2007
Never mind the beard; your editing worked.

You've been drawing for how long? If I ever develop that kind of skill, it will doubtless be near the end of my life.
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!ElenaM Apr 26, 2006
The detail is amazing!!!!!!!!!!! i am impressed! his shirt and beard are just perfect!
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~Melkiresha Apr 7, 2006
He looks like God. I don't believe in God, but y'know. That's what popped into my head when I saw it. Wonderful job, you've done.
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~TaVaBee Feb 17, 2006
Amazing rendering...I love his eyes and expression...added to my fav list.
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~liucreal Feb 22, 2006
Tee hee, thanks!
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*not-sleeping Feb 16, 2006  Hobbyist General Artist
Hi there!
I've started a forum thread asking deviants to share the work that has inspired them and this piece was featured :)
Feel free to stop by and share your inspirations :)
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I'm not surprised that somebody found your work inspiring. Nope, not at all :) I remember how hard I fell for this picture when I first saw it too :) It's one of the pieces in my favourites gallery that I revisit the most :D
Still gorgeous. I'd fave it twice if I could ^_^
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~liucreal Feb 22, 2006
Wow, I just found this comment.... oops, haven't been around much recently. Anyway, I am most thankyful of your generosity of words, :blush: am at a loss as to what to say, thanks a mil hon!!!
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*not-sleeping Feb 22, 2006  Hobbyist General Artist
Not a problem :)
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