This realistic portrait drawing was done as a birthday present for my father two years ago. I chose this picture of him because I like the expression he makes as he stares into space. I feel that this portrait captures my father’s personality as he is always looking to the future for the next move he needs to make, a characteristic I admire about him. Even though he is a realist, I wanted to capture the spirit of his idealism as he looks to the future. Not necessarily seeing what's in front of him but seeing what could be.

Material: Graphite on paper

Size: 8.5" X 11"