Johnny Cash. The Man in Black.
Burn, burn, burn that ring of fire...
Johnny Cash is on my short list of "famous dead people that would have been cool to meet". He's on that list with Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin and Edgar Allen Poe; all people who led very interesting lives and were captivating story tellers.
They also have some of the most interesting faces that I've ever drawn. The way that the weather beaten, life weary lines etch into their features and how their eyes tell a tale of mood; calm, troubled, focused, knowing. Oh, how I love to draw a face. This illustration is a couple of years old but I thought it was appropriate for this week's topic. Like what you see? Check out more of my faces on michelemelcher.com or view my little portrait collection over at FoundFolios.
Thanks for looking,
Cheers!
M
7 comments:
Fantastic!
I love this, it's something (the style) I've always wanted to be able to do but I've learned to stick to my silly cartoons!
great work
this is perfect for burning, nice one
your portraits are absolutely fantastic!
Hey Michele! Great portrait, great idea and great blog! I’m heading over to your other work right now.
This is one of my favorite Johnny Cash songs, love your portraits.
Ring of Fire is my husband's ring-tone! He's obsessed with Johnny Cash. Must show him this one- it burns, burns, burns!
Excellent!
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