I was so fortunate to be allowed to turn an adorable family photo into a keepsake this past week.
A Facebook friend posted the most beautiful photo of her father who turned 88 a few weeks past, after a bit of conversation I began work on this rendering.
Maureen messaged me her photo and I began to play with the image to see if it was indeed usable. Often old photos are very grainy but this was fantastic.
She decided on a size and I went to work. This drawing came to life in a matter of days, I just couldn't leave it be, every spare moment I was back at it. . . it called to me.
I began with laying down my under drawing and was suppose to take progress photos but I got so caught up in the creating that his legs were complete in a mater of hours.
I think it was the beautiful curl on the top of his head that melted my heart and the squinty-eyed look every cherub of that age can cast on you. In another day the little boy was complete then I only had the background to finish.
This is the completed rendering. What a treasured keepsake Maureen now has to share with her family.
I hope she enjoys her drawing as much as I enjoyed creating it.
Thanks for stopping by
Sheila