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)
Maximus
Excellent work Penny. :)
PennyEdwardes replied
Thanks so much Max! :)
~ Ademac
Marvelous….........................well done Penny.
PennyEdwardes replied
Thanks Ade! Always appreciated my friend!
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
Beautiful work Penny
PennyEdwardes replied
Thanks so much Helene!
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
gee that’s fantastic Penny!
PennyEdwardes replied
Thanks Karin! I was 17 when I drew this!
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
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
Wow Penny that is soo beautiful!! great job!
PennyEdwardes replied
Thanks Cazzie! :)
paul boast
excellent work penny , i am sure he was proud of your work
PennyEdwardes replied
Thankyou Paul…he was!
SPlogos
absolutley beautiful penny!
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
Fantastic, Penny. I can only imagine his pride in your skills. What a great tribute!
PennyEdwardes replied
Thanks Robyn!
neogolas
I agree fantastic Penny.
PennyEdwardes replied
Thankyou Neo!
Dee Boylan
I do like it! He looks very distinguished….love the eyes….
PennyEdwardes replied
Thanks Dee….he was a proud man!
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
Love what you have done here Penny
PennyEdwardes replied
Thanks Selina! Sorry about the late reply!
Hidemi Tada
wonderful drawing!
PennyEdwardes replied
Thankyou! Quite the compliment coming from you my friend!
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
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
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
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
Wonderful portrait and my guess is of a wonderful man!
PennyEdwardes replied
Thankyou Leann….he was a good daddy!
Dave Aarons
excellent work
PennyEdwardes replied
Thankyou Dave! Much appreciated…I almost missed your comment!
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
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
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
I’m at a loss for words Penny….........how beautiful and how very special Hon…........xo
PennyEdwardes replied
Thanks Ruth!
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
Fantastic work, beautiful
PennyEdwardes replied
Thanks Robert….much appreciated!
cheetaah
That’s wonderful, you did an amazing drawing of your Dad, you must be proud of him. xoxoxooxo
amarica
Powerful portrait, so much character, great work Penny!
pucci ferraris
beautiful portrait,a very nice work,brava!
PennyEdwardes replied
Thankyou so much pucci! Much appreciated!
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 – davePennyEdwardes replied
Thanks Dave! I’ve yet to get this framed….I drew it when I was 17!
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
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
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
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
This is stunning , great work !!
PennyEdwardes replied
Aaww thanks so much Global! :)
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
must have been hard to do—but you did a job he,d be happy with
geirkristiansen
He looks like a very proud man. I love how you captured his expression in this brilliant portrait!