I have been on Tumblr
for a couple of years now. At first it seemed odd and pointless, and not really
intended for someone like fifty-plus-year-old me.
Then I discovered Tumblr members and communities that were friendly to people like me.
And there I discovered Drew Green.
He is an Atlanta-based artist and illustrator. He has a
number of personal projects, and he makes money in the meantime by doing
commissions.
Here’s how it works: you give him some likenesses – like a
photo – and tell him what you’d like. (There’s a fee involved, but it’s
surprisingly small, considering the work he’s doing for you.)
His style is cartoonish, but in the best and most
professional sense – like the classic Warner Brothers or Disney illustrators.
Here’s one of my favorite examples of his work – a gay couple and their son at
Disneyworld:
Isn’t that charming?
I kept seeing him post on Tumblr, and finally last spring I
sent him a picture of Partner and me at the top level of the Eiffel Tower in
Paris last October:
He returned to me, almost immediately, a sketch based on the
photo. It was shockingly good. I asked for one small change, which he gladly
made. A few weeks later, I received this image:
Both Partner and I are delighted with this. I love showing
it to other people. My friend Troy said: “He really caught your sullen
expression!” Another said: “I’ll be able to say I knew you before you became a
cartoon character!”
Here’s
some information on his work and his commissions. His rates are very
reasonable, and he’s a very nice guy, and I love his work.
(I told you in the title this was a shameless plug.)
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