You know those days when you are taking it easy, relaxing with a nice coffee and a good Blog read?When the minutes stretch by ever so slow.....
Those days...
Those days...
...... the ones where the sun is shining , the sky is a perfect shade of blue,
and the birds are doing their best ever serenade.
Well, it was on a day such as that, when the phone rang.
"I need you to do me a drawing the voice said. A drawing of a face.....
Well, it was on a day such as that, when the phone rang.
"I need you to do me a drawing the voice said. A drawing of a face.....
The face of Christ, as a farewell gift.
I need it as soon as possible!"
I need it as soon as possible!"
As soon as possible....
As soon as possible....
The pressure that those words convey.
Ok! (That's what I heard myself say.)
I will get right on it!!
I check the date..... the day of the request, versus the date needed.
Then I gulped and got busy.
Jesu Lord. Graphite and charcoal sketch on textured paper.
Framed in a dark oak frame with a black /white matting.
(commissioned piece)
(commissioned piece)
Today I delivered the piece. I must say, I do work well under pressure.
... the pencils practically flew over the paper ..
my fingers took on a life of their own.
... they sketched, smudged and sketched some more.
The result was overwhelming. Even to me as I watched it come to life.
... so that day, that relaxing day..
The result was overwhelming. Even to me as I watched it come to life.
... so that day, that relaxing day..
.... when I took the call..
.. when I was challenged,
that day,
He had a plan for me!
He had a plan for me!
I took the challenge, and I am pleased.
Challenge, it's a good thing!!
Challenge, it's a good thing!!
Take one, you might amaze yourself.
Cheers,
Gee.
Cheers,
Gee.
You sketched that?? Wow! You are amazingly talented! What a beautiful piece :)
ReplyDeleteSusan
Thank you Susan. Faces are really a challenge to me, but I dug in and this is the end result. Was bitter sweet when I had to give it up! :-)
DeleteCheers, Gee
You did a super job! I sure wish I could draw like that!
ReplyDeleteThanks. :-) Noting like the pressure of a challenge to get me going.
DeleteClient was pretty pleased. ( I was too )
Whew.. my fingers are still a bit stained with the charcoal. But I enjoyed every stroke.
Cheers, Gee
You captured the essence so well. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteOh , thank you Rosemary.
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You did really good. I can barely draw a straight line. Thank you so much for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteNoting like a little pressure to make the creative juices flow :-)
DeleteThanks Molly. Glad you stopped by.
Cheers, Gee
Gee,
ReplyDeleteThe sketch is amazing! I love the look in his eyes....so compassionate and caring.
Happy blessed Sunday to you!
karianne
Thank Karianne.
DeleteFinally got all the charcoal and graphite off my fingers. Truly one of my favourite subjects to sketch .
((HUGS)) Gee
Gee you are amazing! What a talent to have. Thanks so much for sharing with the party.
ReplyDeleteThank you, thank you Debbie.
DeleteGlad you liked it. :-)
Cheers, Gee
Hello newbie blogger.
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Thanks for stopping by Tami. :-) Yes.. very new. Still feeling my way about , but having a blast doing it. Please feel free to follow!
DeleteCheers, Gee
Outstanding Job!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lady Lazarus:-)
DeleteGlad you stopped by.
Cheers, Gee
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ReplyDeleteAmazingly beautiful! Thanx for sharing at THT!
ReplyDeleteThanks. It was my pleasure. Thank you for hosting :-)
DeleteCheers, Gee
You did a wonderful job! It looks awesome...
ReplyDeleteThanks... faces are such a challenge for me. But I must say, I am pretty pleased with the end results. I had a bigger hand guiding mine.
DeleteCheers, Gee
I know that guy.
ReplyDeleteBliss
Hello Bliss. I do too. We share the Best company!
DeleteHugs, Gee