Sibelius

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Fabulous drawing James

Posted by Heather Love on Tue 31 May 09:20:21

A terrific portrait James.

Posted by Chris Scott on Tue 31 May 15:10:01

A lovely portrait.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Tue 31 May 16:57:20

One of my favourite composers. Really well drawn.

Posted by David Williams on Tue 31 May 17:17:27

Heather, Chris, Paul and David — your comments are all greatly appreciated. Credit also to the photographers whose pictures I’m using as references for my portraits of great composers.

Posted by James Underwood on Tue 31 May 21:06:38

A wonderful portrait James.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Wed 01 Jun 15:58:52

Thank you Spencer.

Posted by James Underwood on Wed 01 Jun 16:48:05

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31/05/2022

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Jean Sibelius (1865–1957), the great Finnish composer whose music was in mind while drawing this with white Conté crayon and charcoal on black card.

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James Underwood

Other than sketching on agenda papers during tedious committee meetings, I started drawing and painting only after several years in retirement. Then, almost 70 years old, I first attended an art course. Still so much to learn, thankfully! — “Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is…

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