My Hero - A Portrait of My Father - D Art

D Art

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APRIL 6, 2012 4:10PM

My Hero - A Portrait of My Father

Rate: 30 Flag

Daddy
16" x 20" Acrylic on Canvas Board

He is the most important person in my life and as I get to the end of my quest to paint and post a painting every week for one year, the final paintings became more and more important. Since I love to paint portraits of my heroes, then who better to save towards the end but my greatest hero - my father.

Detail of above.

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Wonderful. Happy Easter!

Erica K

April 06, 2012 04:22 PM

Oh, I love this painting! Your Daddy looks like a very kind and loving hero.

clay ball

April 06, 2012 04:43 PM

I really like the smile...and that your Dad is your hero...

Marty'sHusband

April 06, 2012 04:48 PM

A lot of love went into this one! R

Marilyn Sands

April 06, 2012 04:48 PM

A wonderful tribute to your hero.

mypsyche

April 06, 2012 05:42 PM

Wow, Duane, I really envy your talent. Wonderful paintings.

Cap'n Parrotdead

April 06, 2012 06:22 PM

This is beautiful.

SheilaTGTG55

April 06, 2012 06:39 PM

Everyone should have a hero. Nice work.

femme forte

April 06, 2012 06:43 PM

Makes me wonder why you started this dedication of one year.Did your dad die of ......?

You have my fullest sympathy.

Rated

Heidi Banerjee

April 06, 2012 06:44 PM

Afterthought:
You are lucky to be able to bring father alive on canvas.

Heidi Banerjee

April 06, 2012 06:46 PM

He died too young.

Heidi Banerjee

April 06, 2012 06:48 PM

Bravo - he looks kind too. Most people think heroes are just mean and aggressive. But sometimes you get to know the real ones and they are kind.

nilesite

April 06, 2012 07:40 PM

there is something very likable about him, and he is quite handsome

Kathy Knechtges

April 06, 2012 07:42 PM

Great tribute to your Dad. Where ever he is, I bet he's smiling proudly! I would love to know what makes him your hero.....I hope at least one of my kids feels the same way about me. :)

I Love Life

April 06, 2012 11:42 PM

D Art,Admired your work...and that you ρainted your greatest hero..your father..Must be ρroud of you...Best of luck with your work..and a Haρρy Easter!!!Rated with admiration....both on works and feelings..

Stathi Stathi

April 07, 2012 01:29 AM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

scupper

April 07, 2012 04:05 AM

a true heroes rendering — your year's journey has enlightened us all.

Chuck A. Stetson

April 07, 2012 08:05 AM

Every week, I think "this" is my favorite. But truly. What a wonderful portrait, I am so glad to see you in the corner and the resemblance, what a nice photo.
That you used the term Daddy made me tear up, as I go back to that childhood term in my mind whenever I see a photo of my dad, touched my heart.

rita shibr

April 07, 2012 10:58 AM

I love how you show the detail. It gives me a better idea of the work that goes into each painting. I'm guessing a lot of love went into this one too.

jlsathre

April 07, 2012 02:01 PM

Your photo has the same sweetness around the mouth. Your affection for him is palpable in this portrait. He looks like a friendly character from a child's picture book. It's a lovely tribute.

Lydieth A

April 07, 2012 02:06 PM

Just beautiful. The love you feel is evident.

Who will it be next week???

Jeanette DeMain

April 07, 2012 03:27 PM

Wow One more to go. Amazing series. I await next week...

zanelle

April 09, 2012 11:14 PM

Your writing (yes, it's been a while, but some of us still remember) spoke of your complex but loving relationship with your father. It's wonderful to have a face to put with the words.

And I like how your shift in avatar highlights certain similarities...