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12-23-2002, 02:11 PM
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Portrait of Izac
Pencil on mat board, 14”x 18”
I was asked after putting this on the Drawing Forum to put this here as well.
I rarely draw children but this one was somewhat experimental in the sense of the “dark” quality that I was after. Izac is a kid that has some very serious edges to his young personality, not in a dark disturbed sense, but in an unusually intense and focused way for a four-year-old kid. I wanted desperately not to have that typically “cute” quality that children’s portraits seem to have, but not totally melancholy either.
Eclipse
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12-23-2002, 03:32 PM
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I like it!
I think you captured more than cuteness!
Ginette
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12-23-2002, 03:45 PM
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Glad you listened 
... this is so beautiful  ..... as said in the Drawing Forum , this shows such a softer side to your work..... excellent as always |
12-23-2002, 05:46 PM
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Your talent is amazing , the time and quality you give to every picture if very evident. You succeed in making it more then a portrait, it tells a story! Great work as always 
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12-24-2002, 12:41 AM
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WONDERFUL!!!!! This is really well done!! Amazing!!!
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12-24-2002, 09:11 AM
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Eclipse: I just love this. You did capture something of his personality in this. I know a little boy who seems to be a grown man in his little kid body, that seems to be what you describe and have captured.
Next time I do a portrait, I am going into the real dark backgrounds like you have. I have always loved dramatic contrast and dark backgrounds often create that although alot of people seem to be adverse to them. I rarely do it for a commissioned piece, but know it would work often.
Again....wonderful work and an inspiration!!!
Jos
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12-26-2002, 01:46 PM
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Nothing to say.
Just looking in awe !
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12-27-2002, 04:26 PM
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Deep and quizical personality shows through. Outstanding!
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12-28-2002, 10:54 AM
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Oustanding work, I love the way you have captured those big liquid eyes and dewy lips.
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12-30-2002, 08:21 AM
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*sigh* Totally awesome. |
12-30-2002, 10:53 AM
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Thank you!!
Thank you, Ginette, Dark_Shades, Redsy333, Becky, Jos, Gilberte, artinoils, Mo and TeAnne! For you kind comments on the portrait of Izac. I also hope all of you have had a great holiday season so far, I will be glad when it’s over so I can get back to the studio.
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12-30-2002, 11:57 AM
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Nooo I dont  ....... means I have to stop playing in here and go back to work and earn a living  - hope you had a Merry Christmas too! - still the New Year yet to come |
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