I read somewhere quite recently -- I wish I could remember where -- that the purpose of the vast majority of all the artwork we create is to be somewhat "bad", as preparation for the few top notch things we are fortunate enough to create once in a while along the way.

As far as preserving newsprint, it's full of acid so it will dissolve over time (sorry). However, to keep this drawing in decent shape longer you might want to go to a good art supply store or very good framer and ask about some adhesive to attach it to a mat board so that when it starts to fall apart it won't literally "fall apart".

I can definitely see the feeling of Rubens' "head of a boy" in this. I thought of it too, before you mentioned it.

Patricia,

Very nice drawing.

You might want to get your best digital image and create a giclee on good paper. Then when the original goes to dust the other will live on.

Michele,

That quote is from the book "Art and Fear," I think.

Thanks Michele and Mike,
Michele, is that the book? Do you recommend it Mike. I may have to purchase it!

I do recommend it highly. In fact it is the subject of this thread:

http://forum.portraitartist.com/show...=3734#post3734

I don't have the book but maybe whatever I read was someone quoting from it.

Well Pat, whatever it is you are doing, please keep doing it! This is wonderful!

:)

Pat!!! This is just so gorgeous and engaging! I agree with Mike, it's worth preserving on something other than newsprint . . . a nice archival print probably wouldn't be too hard to do?

i love this. :)

Pat,

This is wonderful! I remember you posting the source photos (I think) and you did a great job with them. All the time you're spending sketching is really paying off.

I hope you have a great and productive time at the upcoming workshop! I hope you'll show us what you get done there.

Julie
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Pat,

Newsprint???! You should be slapped. This is too good. I hope you are very proud of yourself!

Pat,


it's a wonderful drawing! Full of life.