a couple of weeks ago i received an email from someone with an intriguing question. she asked if she could do a drawing of my niece for her portfolio. as a patron of the arts (ok, maybe not), since she was thoughtful enough to ask permission, how could i say no?
i couldn't.
and this beautifully detailed pencil sketch is the result (posted with permission). isn't it fantastic?
the artist's name is amber uphoff and her website is called "A Shade Better Than Stick Figures." if you're looking for THE christmas gift to end all gifts, a commissioned portrait of a loved one may be just the thing.
amber also has a blog, from which she sells t-shirts, buttons and mugs with her drawings. go check it out.
seriously.
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day 137 -- so far, the "new 90210" is lame.
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