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An excellent sketch that has me wondering. I do not think that it is your Father - but not sure, but then I remembered that you said a few of your teacher friends were moving away and you were not so happy about that - I sensed you would miss them very much.  I tried to read some of the titles of the books and it almost seems this person could be a teacher.  No matter who it is, I see smiling eyes and a bit of bashfulness - obviously someone you care for very much. The face and body are in very good proportion - that is something I always have problems with. It is good to see you picked up your pencils and starting drawing again my friend.

Hi Gail!  It's nice to see you back on PN.  He is a teacher, but not one that is currently moving away.  I'm happy the proportions look right.  I wasn't stressing  this one -- it was a relaxed sketch for me.  If you can read 14 titles there is a prize!

Well, I just might take you up on that - or maybe the contest is rigged! Nice to be doing more again.

I really like the books in the background they add substance to the "intellectual" look of the teacher.  A corduroy jacket with elbow patches is the only thing missing : - )  

You seem to have captured a wry grin which gives the viewer an impression of a person with humor and wit. 

As usual you have captured the essence of the mans character and it makes me wonder if you have drawn this from memory or from a photograph? 

Great to see you posting again Donna. I really enjoy trying to read the faces of the characters that you bring to life with your pencil! 

Kind Regards 

Alf 

Hi Alf,

Thank you for the interesting review.  I love the way you pick different aspects I focused on; it makes me feel like this is really "seen."  I made him more "nerdy" than he is, but yes, he is drawn partly from a likeness and at least 50% from my memory. And, he is funny and witty.   The books are just organic to who he is.  I'm sure he owns a corduroy jacket with elbow patches.  

Thank you so much for the visit!  

- Donna

Welcome back, Donna!

Cheers

PDE

Hi Pierre!  thanks

There is a familiarity in your strokes that somehow projected to me someone who was special to you .  Often we don't see them for years but in our minds - little flashes go by and we see them every so often - it is good that you sketched this one..

IMPRESSIVE.

Lovely and the books in the background adds value to the image.

Not too long ago, when you entered many houses, there would be books proudly displayed. I am no longer observing this. I suppose I would have to check their tablet or check their facebook account to see which books they have read.

All the best,

Tony,  it always feels nicer to be in a home filled with books, doesn't it.  It helps make something in to a home

WHERE are all lyour nice drawings? I came to look for new works and found onlythe 2 that I have seen quite some time ago. I Liked this one as well and especaly the new BG...But i wanted to see again the 2 colorful women that I liked before...pitty that you take all of them out...

and BTW ,

How are you doing? I realy hope to hear from you ! (at least...;-)

very good work...congrats

Good work, Donna, I can read some clear titles but not El Quijote in the back of his head. ;) Hugs for Navidad and the best New 17!

Happy New Year!

Made me smiling