He was a talented young soul. Loved music. Played the banjo at a very young age, and graduated to the acoustic and electric guitar. Josh loved animals and they him. He had a cat that swam to him on his sailboat. Josh lived on his boat at Lake Travis, in Austin, TX. He loved every minute of his life, and told me once that he couldn't imagine doing anything else. He worked hard and enjoyed his environment. I miss knowing that he is there. I am angry at the fact that his mom, dad and brother won't get to see him become more of the man that they knew. Sharing in his new love and seeing his future unfold. There is emptiness where Josh once walked. We all loved him.
I guess I still have two days that I can alter the original. I have decided to not rush the frame and take my sister to get it done in TX. She may want something totally different than I would choose. I see what I need to work on in my next portrait, but again being my first I am pleased. It was a treat to get to know his face better. In a way I am sad that it is over. Rest in peace Josh.
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10 comments:
Robin,
That's a beautiful portrait and tribute as well. It's so subtle and delicate in its values. I am pulled right into his eyes and expression. I know your sister will treasure it, both for the fine work, the beautiful memory and the generous spirit that created it. Your patience in the creation of your work is inspiring.
Bring a box of tissue with you as I am sure she will not want you to alter it. His eyes have soul.
Robin -
You know how much I've enjoyed seeing the work in progress and all the subtle changes that you worked on, all your challenges. In following your work over time, I think we all came to study this young man's face so very closely with you. I agree with Karen - - there is great light and sparkle in Josh's eyes and such a sweetness in that smile.
This is beautiful and such a gentle, yet strong, tribute. Send our love to your sister and her family.
WOWOWOWOWOWOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A very sincere thank you to each of you. I know that this would have been another one placed in the flat file, without the support of the friends I have met online.
I treasure that at this stage in my life.
Hugs!
It's very beautiful, Robin...a real treasure, as he must have been.
What a wonderful tribute and memorial. You did an outstanding job.
May Josh rest in peace and light perpetual shine upon him. Amen.
Amen.
This is so beautiful...you can feel the heart it in. Really enjoyed your other pieces posted here as well. Your colored pencil art is awesome!
What a fine portrait. First I thought it was perhaps a photo... Your posting made me sad, too...
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