The reference I used for this drawing, featured as the main screen shot for an initiative called 'Generation 3:16' [link] on investigation - the charity itself is called 'Little Ones Ministries' [link] who provide "food and Hope" to children in Mexico, Nicaragua and the USA. Originally I was just going to ask for their permission to use the photograph of this adorable child, then I thought perhaps I could do some more, and why not try and raise some money for charity?
So I have decided that I will donate $1 for the 'favourites' I receive through DA before January 1st 2013 - it wont cost you a cent to add the drawing as a favourite, but if you did want to contribute or help with the charity the links are below;
Some of you will know that I have drawn several children in the past few months; So I guess this is my small way of saying thanks to them - and giving something back. I am not a rich man (I hope to receive about 250 faves - any more than this and I may have to ask for help!)
(To help raise some more money, I was also thinking of auctioning the original drawing and adding this to the amount raised from 'Fave'ing'? Let me know if you think this is a good idea, and I will set up an auction via ebay.)
The drawing is on Bristol Board Smooth, Size A3 and made with mechanical pencils 4H to 4B
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As Promised I have uploaded a short animation that shows some of the drawing development, it can be found by clicking the thumbnail below.
... The beautiful look of innocence of the people when we are children ... what a pity that gets lost when the people are becoming older ... !! Lovely work!!