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I Spent Two Weeks Drawing 15 Native American Portraits
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I Spent Two Weeks Drawing 15 Native American Portraits

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I created these portraits in order to submit them to a competition. I crammed to get these done in time to enter, spending about 8 hours a day for two weeks to finish them all. They are drawn with pencils on paper, each measures 18” x 24”. I looked at historic photographs for reference. In the end they were not accepted by the competition but it is no loss to me. I love what I have created.

I chose the Native Americans as my subject because I have a Native American in my family lineage. I don’t know very much about this person though, so the drawings are the result of me trying to connect some how with my family history. By spending time drawing these individuals I was able to consider more closely who they may have been, what their lives were like and what we may have in common despite living in vary different times.

I hope you enjoy my collection of drawings.

The original artworks are available for purchase at www.lizparkerart.com

More info: lizparkerart.com

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    Liz Parker

    Liz Parker

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    Self taught, independent, multi media artist. Working in but not limited to oil paint, wood carving, pencil drawing.

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    Liz Parker

    Liz Parker

    Author, Community member

    Self taught, independent, multi media artist. Working in but not limited to oil paint, wood carving, pencil drawing.

    Diana Lopetaitė

    Diana Lopetaitė

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    Hey there, Pandas! My name is Diana (though some prefer to refer to me as Diane, Deanna, and even Liana sometimes), and I am a Community Post Moderator Lead for Bored Panda. As my position title states, I am one of the people (employed Pandas for bamboo) over here who work with the community side of things on this website to ensure all is well, and while at that, I also help various creators and artists get recognition for the incredible work they do by connecting them to a large worldwide audience. Other than that, outside of work, you can find me brewing a nice cup of coffee, making a pizza from scratch, or baking brownies. I also love traveling, concerts, and cats (heavy on that, because I am a cat mom).

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    Diana Lopetaitė

    Diana Lopetaitė

    BoredPanda staff

    Hey there, Pandas! My name is Diana (though some prefer to refer to me as Diane, Deanna, and even Liana sometimes), and I am a Community Post Moderator Lead for Bored Panda. As my position title states, I am one of the people (employed Pandas for bamboo) over here who work with the community side of things on this website to ensure all is well, and while at that, I also help various creators and artists get recognition for the incredible work they do by connecting them to a large worldwide audience. Other than that, outside of work, you can find me brewing a nice cup of coffee, making a pizza from scratch, or baking brownies. I also love traveling, concerts, and cats (heavy on that, because I am a cat mom).

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    Steph
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow! First, I have to say that Native American facial features are the most fascinating to me: my soul dives into their portraits. I know most of the originals you drew here, and even though, some looked traced: I must compliment you on the details! Especially the hair and feathers! I am very impressed and see all the work, love and patience you put into it!

    Steph
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow! First, I have to say that Native American facial features are the most fascinating to me: my soul dives into their portraits. I know most of the originals you drew here, and even though, some looked traced: I must compliment you on the details! Especially the hair and feathers! I am very impressed and see all the work, love and patience you put into it!

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