Artwork & Words © Richard Ewing all rights reserved

Artwork & Words © Richard Ewing all rights reserved

Sunday, February 12, 2012

IF ...popularity

Even more than his 5th cousin, Teddy, Franklin D Roosevelt could claim to be the most popular president in American history ~~being the only one elected 4 times in a row! Had he lived to see more than the 82 days of his final term he would have clocked in 16 straight years of executive privilege.
© Richard Ewing. All rights reserved.
© Richard Ewing. All rights reserved.
© Richard Ewing. All rights reserved.
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8 comments:

  1. This makes me smile just looking at it. You've captured his charisma beautifully. I like the subtlety of the crowd - especially the 'thumbs up' – and his kind eyes. Another '10'.

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  2. Was he elected for his even features or his good ideas? Good Artwork.

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  3. Saw this today. thought it was pretty neat and reminded me of what we talked about a little bit in the rendering class. http://itokyoshoes.deviantart.com/favourites/#/d2xu6ph

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  4. THe composition is great. I love the solid white glasses and how he is entering from the right edge of the paper. The illustration is quite joyous and a little dark at the same time. I never seen FDR so full with joy. From what I have seen of him, he is very reserved. I like this new POV. He really seems like a politician.

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  5. What and energetic and appealing portrait of a great man. I like the lack of color on the right edge..I don't know why. I just like it. The crowd is suggested nicely. I can hear the cheering.

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  6. Bright and upbeat, so optimistic, the different levels of finish and focus are orchestrated in unison. Fine flow.

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  7. Great likeness! This might be my favorite of your portraits so far. Love the composition too with the color, crowd, and how you break the outer edges. Applause :)

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