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Published: 2011-09-29 22:12:17 +0000 UTC; Views: 13606; Favourites: 889; Downloads: 0
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H, HB, 2B & 4B graphite pencils and a Q-Tip.My brother Ian. He is almost 16 years old and has Down Syndrome. I enjoyed drawing his portrait because there is beauty even in his non-typical face. And there is an innocent soul looking out of his eyes.
Edit: This is the updated scan. It captures the nuances of the original work much more faithfully than the first scan.
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My little brother is 14, and has Down Syndrome...love this. Very nicely done.
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I love this so much. <3 My brother has down syndrome as well.
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A beautiful drawing, I thought it was a photograph at first when I saw the thumbnail on the homepage.
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Beautiful portrait, beautiful face. Uniqueness is often what makes people pretty, and this guy definately has that charm.
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Beautiful drawing! He reminds me of "Jeffy"'s roommate in The Ringer.
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Im a medical student, third year. I completed my Medical Genetics Course and I wanted to thank you for helping raise awareness about people with Down Syndrome. They are also people and they have feelings and can feel just as happy and loved as the rest of us humans. We are all special in our own way and all of us thrive in the same nurturing environment of love and family.
And strangely enough, this work somewhat reminds me of ancient Roman and Greek philosophers. Maybe it's because of the message your work carries. An innocent soul is the greatest treasure.
Give a hug to your brother for me, even though he doesn't need it. Your work proves that he is a very loved member of your family. I wish more people are like you.
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i just stared at this portrait for quite a while. it somehow makes me sad :/
its just an incredible work with great meaning
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Beautiful! it's a shame that some people can't see beauty where [we] can.
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wonderful portrait my friend has a Down Syndrome son thats 3 year old he lights up a room when he comes in.
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My little sister also has downs syndrome, and she is my favorite model when I draw or take a pictore of someone.
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I also have a special needs sibling (my sister has a chromosome abnormality called 18q-, along with autism). I've really been wanting to do a portrait of her, but I just haven't gotten around to it. This really inspires me to get going on it!
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innocence...flows...this touched me very deep...wonderful brother you have...and wonderful work...
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It's an absolutely lovely drawing. and I love to see the "non-typical" faces captured with suck clear love and attention.
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This is so beautiful! He looks a lot like JD, a Down's boy at my school. He's so sweet!
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really beautiful work.. the technique is fantastic and you captured the expression of your brother wonderfully. congratulations for the DD, really deserved.
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This is amaing!! :iconepicclaplz: Epic clapping to you!(:
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Congratulations on DD! It's such a beautiful drawing... and it's filled with love 
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Oh, god, finally some tribute to this people. I work with them and they've got a big place in my heart. Plus your technique is AWESOME.
Thanks for sharing and congrats for the DD!!
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the detailing and shadowing is superb. I can really see the innocence out of his eyes. I have had a couple of DS kids that I grew up with in high school. they are all innocent and sweet. it's a shame that some people just walk all over them or shew them away like flies. I myself have seen that happen. It's awful. In My eyes everyone is special in their own way. It's the people that disrespect them that get's under my skin.
btw congratulations on Daily Deviation!
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Also, he has such soulful eyes; almost like he's looking at something in a completely different way than others around him... like he sees the glory and magic in the things we sometimes miss out on because we're too busy or wound up in our hectic little worlds. I only wish I could see things like he does, like so called "disabled" people do. It sickens me that society passes them over as "different" or, as it so nauseates me to even think of, "stupid," when in reality, these people are far wiser than we'll ever be.
Mandi
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I so much admire men like your brother whom society calls "disabled," but in reality their palpable hearts and indomitable spirits put the majority of us "normal" people to shame. (And by the way, I hate the terms "disabled" and "normal," as neither one exists if you ask me... and I've noted you didn't.)
Give your brother a huge hug from me and thank him for being the utterly awesome dude I know he is.
Mandi
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This picture is by far one of the most deserving pictures that has ever received a DD. Truly an exceptional choice for a DD. Kudos to you for this beautiful drawing and kudos to wdwparksgal for featuring it. I'd love to see more pictures like this featured.
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I am so sure I've seen this guy before... but I don't live in the US 
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I loved your work, it is rare to see the work done here and it lapiz that are still a bit basic ... but its excellent and beyond this to show that it is not nessecario fasciantes technologies to work, you still represents his brother by what they found is someone important to you ... appreciate it
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what a beautifully drawn portrait really expressive i love his hair and eyes particularly - the expression on his face is lovely!!
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I think i have seen that face before... do you happen to know of a city called Gilroy, California?
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I LOVE THIS!!! My Niece Works With Special Needs Children Every Day, IAN IS SPECIAL!!!
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this is heartbreakingly beautiful 
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I'm glad to see you've at least given him a decent haircut. So many families with a child/sibling with Down really don't bother with making them look taken care of physically
Nice work!
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Great work, this is a really original concept. Well done!
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This is absolutely amazing! The details, the facial expression, shading... Omg, EVERYTHING! I have featured this piece in my group: :iconIncrediblyDeviant.
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Bah... here's the link again... [link]
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I have a Down Syndrome sister. Her name is Joylynn, She's 16 also but she's 17 this year. She actually my older sister but she looks up at me as her older sister. Shes one year older than me. She gets on my nerves some times but still I love her.
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