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A portrait I made from an old photograph of my mother Marjanne (Maria) Snoek (who’s art can also be found on redbubble) and gave it to her as a birthday present. The (in my opinion) artistic photograph was taken by a some photographer around 1968 she knew back then..
Graphite hb – 8b
Photobook paper
11,5 by 11,2 inches
2009
Featured in the 60’s Glory group
Featured in the Inspired by life group
This was the photo I found nice and used for this drawing: 
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She’s lovely!!
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I’ll tell her Gabyy!
– Sebastiaan Koenen
Great idea and beautiful image. I have done similar at times with my parents. It is really empowering to see our parents in this light.
Thanx Tony! Yeah, just as with yourself, but on a different level, it’s some kind of confrontation when you’re working on such a drawing for a while. Besides that it’s also nice to see they’re happy with themselves being drawn this way.
– Sebastiaan Koenen
Nicely done Sebastiaan!
Thank you Sander! I found the photo almost a little surreal cause of the old artistic shot and the age and appearance of my own mother, which I wanted to show herself. Looking at it again now, I’m not totally sure where I see the resemblances of my sister and myself..
– Sebastiaan Koenen
Very beautiful Sebastian! Awesome Work!!!! Cheers to you! : ) Peace, syl
Thanx for the compliments and cheers Sylvia! Peace back.
– Sebastiaan Koenen
So pretty and sweet. That’s a very loving thing to do, Sebastian; besides being a great exercise.
You got it totally right Frannie. A nice gift, a good exercise and when not making a portrait as an assignment it’s great to give something to persons around you.
– Sebastiaan Koenen
Beautiful work, your mother was a natural beauty at 18. Aloha Sebastiaan :))
Thanx Sharon, I’ll tell her!
– Sebastiaan Koenen
Sebastiaan, I have missed your work! This portrait is amazing, you have captured your mother’s joy, disposition and character so magically.
Thanx Jono, that’s nice to hear and also thanx for the feature! Even nicer was my mums expression when I gave it to her! Sorry to hear you’ve missed my drawings but I’m affraid that if there won’t come some feelgood energy into my life I continue my break.
– Sebastiaan Koenen
wonderful capture and drawing ,abeautiful gift of the heart !! LIZ
Thanx Eoconnor! Absolutely from the heart!
– Sebastiaan Koenen
Congratulations on your well deserved feature in Inspired by Life
Becca
Thanx Rebecca. It’s true that it’s great to see that this particulair drawing got a feature!
– Sebastiaan Koenen
Nice work and a great tribute to your Mother.
Thanx Samohsong!
– Sebastiaan Koenen