My Daddy

PennyEdwardes

My Daddy

medium used: Graphite pencil

Here is a portrait I drew many years ago of my dad before he died. This is the only portrait I drew for him. Hope you like!

My Daddy belongs to the following groups:

"Real" Life Artwork (No Photography), Ebony and Ivory and Pencil Drawing (2 per 24 hrs)
My Daddy by PennyEdwardes
My Daddy by PennyEdwardes
  • Maximus

    Maximus

    Excellent work Penny. :)

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thanks so much Max! :)

  • ~ Ademac

    ~ Ademac

    Marvelous….........................well done Penny.

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thanks Ade! Always appreciated my friend!

  • Tom Godfrey

    Tom Godfrey

    Well done Penny. He looks like a strong character.

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thankyou Tom! Coming from you, that’s a huge compliment!

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Beautiful work Penny

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thanks so much Helene!

  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill

    wonderful artwork, Penny, what a character filled face, you caught it to perfection. Wonderful tribute to your wonderful father. hugs

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thanks Hilary! My old man definately was a character….with a very dry sense of humour!

  • Karin  Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    gee that’s fantastic Penny!

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thanks Karin! I was 17 when I drew this!

  • Alyssa Passlow

    Alyssa Passlow

    Aww Penny – you captured ur daddy perfectly… ur dad was so cool :) Loved chatting to him when I came over!

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    lol! Thanks Leesh….he was a cranky old bugger….I remember you thought he was my grandad!! (funny times!!)

  • Estelle O'Brien

    Estelle O'Brien

    Wow, you had this much talent when you were only 17? I’m amazed. This is such a powerful and well executed drawing… what a beautiful memory.

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thankyou Estelle! I found this when I was going through my old artwork….I loved it then, and I still love it now!

  • CazzieCreations

    CazzieCreations

    Wow Penny that is soo beautiful!! great job!

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thanks Cazzie! :)

  • paul boast

    paul boast

    excellent work penny , i am sure he was proud of your work

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thankyou Paul…he was!

  • SPlogos

    SPlogos

    absolutley beautiful penny!

  • Edith Kangas

    Edith Kangas

    Your talent shone even at a young age!!! You captured his soul and you must have bowled him over when you showed him the end result!! Such a beautiful memory to be treasured always. Beautiful work Penny.

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thanks Edith! I will have to take it to the picture framers….

  • LavenderMoon

    LavenderMoon

    Fantastic, Penny. I can only imagine his pride in your skills. What a great tribute!

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thanks Robyn!

  • neogolas

    neogolas

    I agree fantastic Penny.

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thankyou Neo!

  • Dee Boylan

    Dee Boylan

    I do like it! He looks very distinguished….love the eyes….

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thanks Dee….he was a proud man!

  • erinpasslow

    erinpasslow

    this is really cool! i don’t really remember to much of coming to your place but I do remember your dad a bit. This is an awesome pic of him!!

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    thanks Erin!! He used to call you motormouth….he was the one that coined the phrase! lol!

  • Angel Gold

    Angel Gold

    Love what you have done here Penny

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thanks Selina! Sorry about the late reply!

  • Hidemi Tada

    Hidemi Tada

    wonderful drawing!

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thankyou! Quite the compliment coming from you my friend!

  • coffeebean

    coffeebean

    Wow wonderful portrait, such strength of character immortilised by your hand…how special, you’re very very talented.

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    What a wonderful comment Coffee! I do treasure this….it’s very special to my brother and I.

  • meerimages

    meerimages

    Penny, This is such a tribute to your dad, so much warmth and love. A moment that really touches the heart…................:)

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thanks Binda! I’ll have to get it framed one day!

  • meerimages

    meerimages

    Penny, your more then welcome, and when your ready just let me now and i can frame this up for you, if you would like. Once again superb work…..........:)

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

    Penny this is a stunning portrait…the eyes are brilliant, you talented girl you;)

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thanks so much Shanina! Sorry about the late reply….busy!!!

  • leann55

    leann55

    Wonderful portrait and my guess is of a wonderful man!

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thankyou Leann….he was a good daddy!

  • Dave Aarons

    Dave Aarons

    excellent work

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thankyou Dave! Much appreciated…I almost missed your comment!

  • ROSYART

    ROSYART

    Dear Penny
    they say that the soul is in the eyes – and aren’t they just wonderful!
    Your father was a very special person – that is very obvious, and no doubt your one and only portrait of him was the definitive one of him.
    God bless you and your family
    Rosy

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thanks so much for your wonderful comment Rosie! My dad was very special to me….I miss him everyday!

  • castlearts

    castlearts

    A wonderful piece of work.
    Thank you for sharing such a personal piece.
    My best
    Dc

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thankyou Dave….such a compliment coming from someone as talented as yourself!

  • Avril Brand

    Avril Brand

    Penny, this must be so special to you! Beautiful art and a precious tribute to your dad.

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thankyou so much Avril….I think dad would have been proud!

  • whisperingruth

    whisperingruth

    I’m at a loss for words Penny….........how beautiful and how very special Hon…........xo

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thanks Ruth!

  • Wendy  Slee

    Wendy Slee

    what an amazing face….I can see your love for him in every line, yet also you have captured such dignity and character…...Beautiful!

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thankyou so much Wendy! My dad was such a proud man, and I’m so pleased I captured that in this portrait!

  • Robert Elliott

    Robert Elliott

    Fantastic work, beautiful

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thanks Robert….much appreciated!

  • cheetaah

    cheetaah

    That’s wonderful, you did an amazing drawing of your Dad, you must be proud of him. xoxoxooxo

  • amarica

    amarica

    Powerful portrait, so much character, great work Penny!

  • pucci ferraris

    pucci ferraris

    beautiful portrait,a very nice work,brava!

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thankyou so much pucci! Much appreciated!

  • David Clark

    David Clark

    amazing Penny – he looks like he was a very strong character - what a great portrait - you should be quite proud of this drawing – dave

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thanks Dave! I’ve yet to get this framed….I drew it when I was 17!

  • Dayonda

    Dayonda

    Wonderful work. And he looks like a fine man! Something tells me that he might be a little stubborn—sure of himself… lol I lost mine when he was only 55. So sorry for your loss, too.

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thankyou so much!! Yes…he was a headstrong old bugger….but I loved him dearly!

  • Jared Revell

    Jared Revell

    amazing work Penny ~ I could only dream of doing something like this.
    I can see so much emotion in his face and the wisdom of years of knowledge and hard work.

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Aaw! Thanks Jared! Always appreciated!

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez

    so special.. I feel the love you have for him.. this has dignity and strength .. wonderful portrait.

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Aaww! Thanks Isa…greatly appreciated!

  • Gilly1

    Gilly1

    This is a beautiful sketch of powerful understanding between Father and Daughter…

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Thankyou Gilly! I loved my dad….there are days when I wish he were here….but I know he and mum are looking down at me with joy!

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    This is stunning , great work !!

  • PennyEdwardes replied

    Aaww thanks so much Global! :)

  • ISMAIL ALAOUI ABDALLAOUI

    ISMAIL ALAOUI ...

    i’m sorry for your loss,
    i really didn’t expect him ot be your father!
    from the portrait he seem to be a dad that has given a lot of energy, a hard working man!
    i hope for you happiness penny!

  • madvlad

    madvlad

    must have been hard to do—but you did a job he,d be happy with

  • geirkristiansen

    geirkristiansen

    He looks like a very proud man. I love how you captured his expression in this brilliant portrait!

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