Bernadette Soubirous

My confirmation name. I’ve only tired this effect with charcoal and a wash of water a couple of times, you’ve used it to great effect here in the shading.

Jim you are bringing the memories back. We had an old picture of Bernadette praying, I remember it well it was black and white. Good drawing. Ps, when I was at school we were all taken to see the film 'Song of Bernadette'.😊

Like your loose sketching Jim and you have captured her beatific expression.

Thanks Fiona, Carole and Carole. Religious topics aren't always top of the pops with everyone, but hey, I'm religious. I also went to see Song of Bernadette as a young altar boy of about ten years. Fell in love with Jennifer Jones on the spot and promised to pray if I could meet her. That didn't last too long I'm afraid...(-: I really have been to the Marian shrine in Knock, Ireland ( my dad's family all came from County Mayo) and I actually served Mass on the shrine altar itself. In retrospect, I was very fortunate and thankful to do so. A lovely experience that I didn't truly appreciate back then. I do now!.

This is special, Jim! I too remember the film. I went to Lourdes Mount Convent High School or Young Ladies!!! There was a huge grotto with Our Lady and Bernadette in the woodlands of the school This is so like her statue!!! Thanks for bringing her!!