In Memoriam, Lonesome George

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As he was the last of his kind, it was never really going to work was it? Despite the sad story which I'm not too sure whether to believe, it's a good drawing. He does look sad and rather anxious. Poor old George.

Posted by Louise Naimian on Tue 26 Jun 22:21:21

Awwwww, I read that news story. Always felt sorry for him

Posted by Diana Hudson on Wed 27 Jun 00:38:57

He does look a sad, lonely chappie, you have captured that expression well.

Posted by Glennis Weston on Wed 27 Jun 07:49:41

What a sad story, lets hope there are lots of his kind where he's gone to. Excellent memorial Robert.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Wed 27 Jun 11:50:04

A beautifully sad drawing Robert. Poor George, so old and lonely. I'm glad that you drew him.

Posted by Satu Vartiainen on Wed 27 Jun 15:35:36

I agree with the above comments, Robert. He is looking so sad and lonely. I really feel sorry for him, looking at your beautiful drawing. I didn't know that story. Please read my comment on Alan's new challenge and thanks to put it to my attention on the forum.

Posted by Mia Ketels on Wed 27 Jun 16:54:47

How sad. But a lovely drawing and an apt memorial.

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Sun 22 Jul 02:12:29

Hang on Studio Wall

31/03/2015

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Quick drawing in carbon pencil of Lonesome George, the last of his kind, who died yesterday aged - so they think - about 100. I suspect, given the many failed attempts to help him to breed, that he was probably a bit older than that, and just not up to it. The last of the Pinta Island giant tortoises.

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Robert Jones, NAPA

Born November 18th 1950. Former party political agent, former chairman of housing association. Has worked as a volunteer with the NHS since 2000, painting seriously for the last ten years, sporadically for the last 50. Member, National Association of Painters in Acrylic from October 2015

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