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Portrait of Jonah

Being sick gave me some time to finish this portrait of our son, Jonah.  He's 5'7" and almost 14 years old now but this is my favorite photo of him. It made a fun drawing.

I should have taken the shadows darker but I'm still struggling with that.  I improvised on the anchor on the hat because it just didn't look right.  With each portrait, I learn a little more.

I just love the sweet look on his face.

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  1. PatriceJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Wow! The lady can draw!

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  2. Jenny at Red HouseJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Hi are you better yet? the great drawing will have cheered you up no doubt! have a lovely weekend.jennyx

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  3. Laura at By the BushelJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    love the portrait... have enjoyed vsiting your blog for the last hour. Shared a few posts with my husband too. we are on the brink of an offer on a house, after having sold oursuburban home, looking for a place for 2 boys to grow up with animals. We homeschool, (sounding familiar.. :)
    Thanks for sharing and inspiring me to keep going!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    It is a lovely portrait, Kim

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  5. tberry29January 21, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    you are very talented, love the portrait ;)

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  6. HeatherJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Amazing! What talent!
    I love your blog. We have nothing in common on the surface (I’m an atheist lesbian with 4 kids in public school.) but I find so much of what you write resonates with me. Thanks.

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  7. Holly HoxJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Kim, that's awesome! I think the shading is perfect, and that you did a GREAT job! And I can't believe how productive you are while being sick--amazing (and motivating)! Wow. Can't wait to see the finished trio!

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  8. MindyJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Amazing! You are so skilled.

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  9. Verde FarmJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Oh my gosh-you are so talented. This is beautiful. He is precious-I can see why you love it so much--adorable face :)

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  10. MichelleJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Wow, awesome job, you are quite talented! Stop by and join in on my giveaway!
    xoxo

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  11. Naturally CarolJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    He looked so much like you when he was that age...does he still? It could almost have been a self portrait...compare it with the photo of you here on the blog!!

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  12. Maura @ Kisiwa Creek PhotographyJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Hello Kim,
    What a beautiful portrait and what a cute son! I've only done one portrait in my life and have intentionally stayed away from them but looking at your artwork has made me think about trying it again. I see you have a post on drawing portraits..I'll have to check that out.
    Maura :)

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  13. A House and HomeJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Omigosh, this is unbelievable. You are so talented. How much time did that take you?

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