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The Art of Photography => The Coffee Corner => Topic started by: Kevin Gallagher on December 25, 2019, 07:49:45 am

Title: Not A Photograph But
Post by: Kevin Gallagher on December 25, 2019, 07:49:45 am

 This is an 18x24 portrait done entirely in #2 pencil. The artist is a friend of a friend and his work is just amazing to me.

(https://pbase.com/keving/image/170231227.jpg)

Title: Re: Not A Photograph But
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on December 25, 2019, 10:53:59 am

That's a fine portrait, Kevin.

And it illustrates quite well why some of us have taken to the camera. I can't seem to control a pencil much at all.

Title: Re: Not A Photograph But
Post by: langier on December 25, 2019, 11:01:49 am

It's well done and you should encourage the artist to keep on drawing.

Title: Re: Not A Photograph But
Post by: RSL on December 25, 2019, 04:06:35 pm

+1

Title: Re: Not A Photograph But
Post by: Kevin Gallagher on December 25, 2019, 04:32:52 pm

 Thanks al lot guys!! the artist just does these as a hobby, he's 79 years of and is one heck of a nice guy! Here's another one of his works. Judging from the titles, both these are 18x24 inches. I've been trying to get him to sell me one but he won't take money; and me, being just as stubborn, will not take it for free.

(https://pbase.com/keving/image/170232247.jpg)

Title: Re: Not A Photograph But
Post by: Chris Kern on December 25, 2019, 04:44:08 pm

These drawings reminded me of the excellent photographs of American Indians by U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater (1909-1998), some of which you can find here (https://www.azcentral.com/picture-gallery/news/local/arizona-history/2014/04/08/the-photography-of-barry-goldwater/7459831/).

Title: Re: Not A Photograph But
Post by: Alan Klein on December 25, 2019, 05:29:45 pm

Wonderful drawings.  My friend Mel Greifinger, a graphic artist, used to paint Indian scenes.  He told me her really enjoyed doing them. Here's a couple. 
https://melgreifingercom.pixels.com/art/indian

Title: Re: Not A Photograph But
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on December 25, 2019, 07:10:13 pm

Quote from: Kevin Gallagher on December 25, 2019, 04:32:52 pm

Thanks al lot guys!! the artist just does these as a hobby, he's 79 years of and is one heck of a nice guy! Here's another one of his works. Judging from the titles, both these are 18x24 inches. I've been trying to get him to sell me one but he won't take money; and me, being just as stubborn, will not take it for free.

Kevin,
You might try offering to make a donation to a charity of his choosing if he will give you a "free" one.

Title: Re: Not A Photograph But
Post by: Kevin Gallagher on December 26, 2019, 06:47:40 am

 Hi guys, thanks again for the comments, links, and suggestions. I never thought to ask him if his inspiration was from seeing photos or other renderings of the American Indian. Alan, your friend does some lovely work, Chris, I never knew about Barry Goldwater being a photographer, I did know he was a Ham Radio Operator but not a photo shooter.