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Number 15 of 150

December 21, 2022December 2, 2022Leave a comment

Last one for this batch. I was particularly proud of the folds on his slacks.

An elderly black man stands with one hand raised as if waving.  He's bald with a beard.  He's wearing a blue dress shirt with slacks and dress shoes.

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Number 14 of 150

December 19, 2022December 2, 2022Leave a comment

Look at that hair!

An elderly black woman stands with her hand on her hip.  She's turned in profile to the viewer.  She's wearing a purple plaid sleeveless blouse, jeans, and flats.  Her gray hair is in cornrows gathered in a neat bun.  She's wearing glasses.

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Number 13 of 150

December 17, 2022December 5, 2022Leave a comment

Look at him all coordinated in his matching track suit!

A black man walks with one hand gesturing as if speaking.  He's wearing a red track suit with white stripes and sneakers.

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Number 12 of 150

December 15, 2022December 2, 2022Leave a comment

Our first adult for this batch. Her headscarf was fun to draw, getting the knot and the stripes right.

Black woman standing with hands gesturing as if talking.  She's wearing a t-shirt, cardigan sweater, jeans, and sneakers.  She has her hair wrapped in a red silk scarf.

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Number 11 of 150

December 13, 2022December 2, 2022Leave a comment

One last aged 10-12 for this batch. Not really sure if I like putting them in boots and tall socks with shorts.

A black child aged 10-12 standing with both hands held up, as if cupping something unseen in their palms.  They're wearing a t-shirt, zip-up hoodie with stripes, jean shorts, boots, and tall socks.  Their hair is in skinny dreadlocks.

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Number 10 of 150

December 11, 2022December 2, 2022Leave a comment

I love his freckles! And his hair!

A light-skinned black boy aged 10-12 standing with his hand on his hip.  He has freckles and an afro.  He's wearing a white T-shirt with 3 green and orange stripes across the chest.  He has green cargo shorts and sneakers.

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Number 9 of 150

December 9, 2022December 2, 2022Leave a comment

This is the first of three age 9-12 in this batch. I like the pleated skirt on her dress. I had a little trouble getting the angle right on her glasses.

Black girl aged 10-12 stands with one hand raised, palm up, as if gesturing.  She is wearing glasses, a blue jumper with a pleated skirt, white blouse, and sneakers.  Her hair is in long twist braids.

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Number 8 of 150

December 7, 2022December 6, 2022Leave a comment

Here’s the last 7-9 year old for this batch. They’re in a gender-neutral outfit and posed in a side view. The original version of this one had them turned away from the viewer, 3/4 view from the back, but the client wanted to see more of their face.

A black child aged 7-9 stands with their arms clutching their belly, laughing.  They are viewed from the side.  They're wearing a purple sweatshirt with a black star pattern, jeans, and red sneakers.  Their hair is in an afro.

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Number 7 of 150

December 5, 2022December 2, 2022Leave a comment

The project also includes diverse body types. So, this boy has a larger body type than the others so far.

Black boy aged 7-9 standing with his hand raised, palm up, as if holding something.  He's wearing a salmon and black plaid button up shirt, black jeans, and sneakers.

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Number 6 of 150

December 3, 2022December 2, 2022Leave a comment

A pretty color plaid overshirt and bantu knots. I hadn’t drawn that hairstyle before. I think she’s cute.

A black girl age 7-9 stands with a hand up as if waving.  She's wearing a purple and pink plaid overshirt, white t-shirt, jeans, and sneakers.  Her hair is in bantu knots.

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