Si the Hirsute by Russell Edwards

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Interesting what you’d said at the bottom because my first thought was “ what a beautiful beard” - so you did it great justice Russell. Plus an excellent portrait!

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Mon 27 Jul 16:58:00

Superb portrait full of charachter, Russel!

Posted by Cesare Romano on Mon 27 Jul 17:07:16

Excellent drawing Russell.

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Mon 27 Jul 17:54:05

Super beard Russell, well done.

Posted by Denise Cat on Mon 27 Jul 18:58:02

Stunning artwork Russell.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Mon 27 Jul 20:32:34

A superb portrait beautifully drawn.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Mon 27 Jul 21:03:25

Lovely portrait

Posted by Petra Palmeri on Tue 28 Jul 05:46:33

A fabulous drawing - I have huge envy, he is one marvellous character and you have done this extremely well. I can see the attraction in that beard!

Posted by Heather Love on Tue 28 Jul 06:08:49

So so good. You’ve certainly done that magnificent beard justice.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Tue 28 Jul 07:56:44

Wonderful work !!

Posted by valerie harper on Tue 28 Jul 08:32:28

I wrote a comment yesterday but it seems to have disappeared. A terrific beard Russell and a handsome, chap. For some reason he reminds me of a Viking.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Tue 28 Jul 09:06:36

Thank you everyone, I hope Si likes it too.

Posted by Russell Edwards on Tue 28 Jul 09:24:23

great drawing and back story

Posted by Martin Norford on Tue 28 Jul 09:49:04

PS. if I had a face like that I would be climbing and not sketching.

Posted by Martin Norford on Tue 28 Jul 09:50:06

What's not to love about this portrait. The guy has a lovely beard, and you've drawn facial and beard detail so beautifully.

Posted by Lynda Chinery on Tue 28 Jul 10:00:48

Great sketch, full of character.

Posted by Jenny Harris on Tue 28 Jul 10:15:30

That is incredible work Russell, that beard is so gobsmackingly good!

Posted by Val Kenyon on Tue 28 Jul 14:52:35

Superb Russell. What a strong face and penetrating eyes…..yep, the beard is fantastic!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Tue 28 Jul 15:28:39

He'd climbed that morning to see the sunrise - doh!!

Posted by Russell Edwards on Tue 28 Jul 23:26:28

Thank you everyone

Posted by Russell Edwards on Tue 28 Jul 23:27:47

Great portrait as ever Russell. Strange sometimes how and where our pictures come from isn’t it.

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Wed 29 Jul 12:09:38

Hang on Studio Wall

27/07/2026

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I met Si last week over a coffee in Bedd Gelert, he'd climbed Yr Wyddfa i.e . Mt Snowdon. that morning to view the sunset. He was happy to have his photo taken when I said I'd like to draw his beard! 40cm x 60 cm, charcoal, pencil and white acrylic ink