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This is my schoolfriend, Mike James...reclining on him is his wife and childhood sweetheart, Kerry.
For Mike and Kerry...there was never anyone else, and they were destined to be together. They married young and had two lovely daughters, Mollie and Vicky.
Mollie is now 17, Vicky is 12.
Earlier this year, Mike had surgery on his achilles. His foot was healing well, but after a few weeks of inactivity, there were concerns, and Mike was going to attend the DVT clinic.
On June 1st, Mike died suddenly from a pulmonary embollism.
Kerry asked me to draw him. It was my pleasure.
RIP Mike :heart:


EDIT: I apologise for the picture quality...I'll improve it.
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=ProdromosK Aug 13, 2010  Hobbyist Photographer
WoW this is so amazing! Great work Jackie!
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*jacksl Aug 13, 2010  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Thank you, Prodrome :hug:
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=ProdromosK Aug 16, 2010  Hobbyist Photographer
My pleasure! :aww:
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RIP Mike..prayers for Kerry, Mollie and Vicky
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*jacksl Aug 5, 2010  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Thankyou :heart:
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He looks like a very pleasant person. He will be remembered =) You portrayed him in a calm and soft scene The look relaxed, you can tell it was a good moment.
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*jacksl Aug 4, 2010  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Yes...it's a lovely picture. I knew as soon as I saw the photo, that it was the right one to draw...I like that Kerry is there too.
I saw Mike's mum yesterday, and she told me she'd seen my drawing...tears came to her eyes, and she said "Jack, you caught him"...it brought a lump to my throat...there's no better praise.
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That feeling of appreciation can't even be described. You can never buy that with money.
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*jacksl Aug 5, 2010  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Precisely!
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:iconcsnyder:
wonderful portrait, they both look relaxed
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