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Your Hand Drawing Your Hero

Erik Jan 15, 2009 — 107 comments

Speaking of Michelangelo, this is a picture of my hand, drawing Michelangelo. Hand, hero. Alliteration sort of bothers me, but it’s catchy, and until I can come up with a better name, this is it.

This idea began with my uncle, who is a neurosurgeon. He wanted a drawing of his hand, which is his main tool, drawing Harvey Cushing, the father of modern neurosurgery. I think it turned out pretty well (see below) and I also think it’s an excellent idea.

You need a drawing of your hand drawing your hero. Yes, you.

A portrait has always been considered an honor, a permanent representation of a respect, someone’s image and character eternalized and glorified. Whoever you idolize, whoever influenced you and helped to form you into person you are, whoever you think is worthy, send me a photograph of them (or I can find a good one if the person is find-able), and a photograph of your hand (if you are somewhere within driving distance, I will take the photos myself), and I will draw your hand drawing your hero. You can give it to that person as a sign of respect, or keep it for yourself as a constant reminder of his/her greatness, as an inspiration to do something great yourself. Email me if you are interested, and we can talk specifics. Price would be around $140 for a drawing with the same general setup as you see below, which is 16”x12.5”, on archival quality Rives BFK paper. Nothing is out of bounds.

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Left: Harvey Cushing. Right: Michelangelo

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Alicia Jan 15, 2009

What a fantastic concept. I want one of me drawing George Gershwin or Claude Debussy, but also, what a great gift idea!! I know so many people who would love something like this…

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Jean-Claud Van Damme. But I want him to be round-house kicking my hand as I draw him. This really is a great idea, and I have to agree with “Alicia” – great for gifts.

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