racin-jason
11-18-2001, 03:33 PM
Hi there everyone;
Here's a rather fast pencil portrait with a somewhat interesting story behind it.
While living in San Diego for a year and a half, about 6 years ago, I was approached at an outdoor art festival and handed an old newspaper clipping from the late 1800's. On it, was a poor quality photograph, due in part to both the age of the clipping and the technology of photprinting of the era. The person in this clipping was wanted - Dead or Alive - for train robbery and murder.
As it turned out, the gentleman who requested the commission was the great grandson of this black sheep of the family tree. I kind of sensed a slight air of 'pride' though, so figured I best do the sketch in as pleasing a manner as possible - no use tempting family tradition!
I still marvel at how much the man in the photo looks like a young Johnny Cash, but of course know that it's not due to the authentication of the dated newspaper clip.
Anyway, thought I'd share this and its history with my friends in Wet Canvas.
Much respect
Jason
Here's a rather fast pencil portrait with a somewhat interesting story behind it.
While living in San Diego for a year and a half, about 6 years ago, I was approached at an outdoor art festival and handed an old newspaper clipping from the late 1800's. On it, was a poor quality photograph, due in part to both the age of the clipping and the technology of photprinting of the era. The person in this clipping was wanted - Dead or Alive - for train robbery and murder.
As it turned out, the gentleman who requested the commission was the great grandson of this black sheep of the family tree. I kind of sensed a slight air of 'pride' though, so figured I best do the sketch in as pleasing a manner as possible - no use tempting family tradition!
I still marvel at how much the man in the photo looks like a young Johnny Cash, but of course know that it's not due to the authentication of the dated newspaper clip.
Anyway, thought I'd share this and its history with my friends in Wet Canvas.
Much respect
Jason