Portrait Of A Curmudgeon
When I posted my plea for help, the response was overwhelming- it far exceeded anything I could have imagined. I got help from people I didn't even know from Whales on down to the tiniest Minnow and I thank them all from the bottom of my heart.... But the most moving tribute was this portrait.
Steemit is the home of many talented people, many of them artists- but to me none are more talented than my friend @paolobeneforti who painted this. Thank you Paolo- I'm moved beyond words... I'm honored to have you as my friend... I'll treasure this forever (you even managed to make me look good- no small accomplishment) Ladies and gentleman, I give you the art of @paolobeneforti- please visit his page...
GIF by @papa-pepper
That came out incredible my friend. What amazing talent.
This proves that he really is bene and forti! What a fabulous gift and a fitting tribute to one of Steemit's senior statesman!
I don't know about statesman... But you got the senior part right lol! Thank you my friend- he's an incredibly talented artist, you should check out his page!
I have been following Him since day one!
A superb artist, a superb human being and an incredible friend!
Honestly its so well done love the work captures you greatly @richq11 how wonderful.
I wish I looked that good in real life!
I can see that you're getting more attention on your posts too! I think it is because you got many new followers from that post.
Keep it up, Rich! Oh, and also, I'm starting my own novel, inspired by you!
I picked up over 100 followers! I can't wait to read it! I'm doing a reader's guide to the NG series (I'm already planning the NG III)
Woah, nice! Night Gods is progressing well.
I just released the first chapter of my story!
Oh wonderful!!!!
I've been checking your blog since 3:00 AM looking for your next chapter!
He sure did a rather nice rendering!
He's incredibly talented (you can tell- I didn't come out ugly)... Really imaginative too- you should check his page. He has something like a trail to promote other artists too- photographers, artists, videographers, etc.
What a wonderful present!
One more time, I can see and admire the greatness of this awesome community!
It truly is! Paolo is so talented, he even made me look good!
A Veteran is always good looking! 😉
Thank you... I was much better looking "back in the day!"
As all of us old guys! :)
This is the kind of thing that makes this community great!
I told Paolo that I didn't want to post it... that I didn't feel right profiting from his hard work. He said it was his gift to help me out! What a guy... What a wonderful place!
Man, im glad that you are good! Yeah, my minnow support costs nothing, but at least i can put my 0.0001 cent here :D Just keep it up and everything will be cool and smooth! Nice art btw ;)
It means just as much to me as any others!
thx for your words, my friend.
well, I'm probably a curmudgeon too. ;)
Thank you... It's a hard won title my friend... wear it with pride!