When I lived in London I drew the first installment of this series. It was created during a surprisingly boring British Popular Music class, and was made after realizing how much I missed people from the states. I started thinking about making several of them of all my friends, but after creating Beth's portrait the idea fizzled out. This was a crazy week, the stress of the semester and some ridiculous drama was getting the better part of my mind so the need to create something bubbled up.
I love trying to capture the essence and physical likeness of the people who inspire me, and though these portraits might be more amusing if you know the subjects... For me it has been an introspective experience, despite the fact that I am clearly exploring other peoples' lives. It intrigues me to think about why I see people in certain lights, and tend to fixate on only certain aspects of their personalities. ...ENJOY!
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These are all so cute! I started a Friend's Life series of my own, thanks to your inspiration. I personally like "A Beth's Life"-- reminds me of my life ;)
you should upload them somewhere... and send me a link! ( :
i love you!
Aw, I love you!
Hi, i'm an old friend of Josh G and family (tell him i'll get Dreckel if it's the last thing i do ;). Saw your drawings on his FB page and must tell you i was mesmerized. They are fantastic!!! If you ever make a book, i'll totally buy it. Rock on! xxx vanessa (aka Ana Giddy on FB)
Wow! Thanks for the support! I haven't really thought about getting them published, but if anything of the like happens I'll send the information to you through the G family grapevine.
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