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765 Alive & Well

This drawing is copyright 2006 to Vincent D. Whitehead.Ball Point Pen drawing showing Lima Built Berkshire Engine 765 heading a passenger train. The engine is owned by the Ft.Wayne,IN. Railroad Historical Society and has just finished a complete restoration at a cost of $750,000.00 and is ready for service. Image 11" x 17" at 61 hours completion time done in Steadtler "Triplus" Ball Point Pen on Acid Free Heavy Cover Stock.

16 Comments

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Sarah Spalsbury 26 Mar 2007

absolutely stunning!

Artist Reply: Thank You Sarah. Glad you like it. Keep On Creating!!!

Anonymous Guest 31 Dec 2006

AMAZINGGGGGGGG

Artist Reply: Thank you! Cheers!

Christine brand 20 Sep 2006

WOW! TOO IMPRESSIVE FOR WORDS.

Artist Reply: Thank you so much Christine. Sometimes the best words are those that are few. ;o) By the way, I love your "She" photo.
Artist Reply: Thank you Christine! I appreciate your comments.

Anonymous Guest 18 Sep 2006

WELL DONE!!!

Artist Reply: Thank you for your comment. Whom ever you are :o)

Babis Kiliaris 18 Sep 2006

Perfect ballpointpen art!!! are you in da Jerry's Yahoo group?

Artist Reply: Hello Babis, and yes I am listed with Mr. Stiths Ball Point Pen sites. I have always admired your color work. Very nice.

Olga van Dijk 17 Sep 2006

Vincent, I found this one on the pick of the day (like mine, to my surprise!!) What a great pen and ink this is! TOP!==

Artist Reply: Hello Olga, Thank you for your comment. Yes, I see it is there as well as your piece. Very nice by the way :o) Have a great day.

jim clark 17 Sep 2006

hey Vinny, great work and I'm still your biggest fan!!

Artist Reply: Hey Jim, thanks again for your comments and your following ! Take care sir !

Renata Cavanaugh 17 Sep 2006

Excellent work Vincent!

Artist Reply: Thank you Renata. I am so glad you like it. 61 hours in all to do the drawing work. But, I loved everyone of them.
Artist Reply: THank You Renata. I strive to keep excellence in all my work. It is a goal for me. Good, Better, Best. Never Let it Rest. Till your Best is Better and your Better is Best.

cynthia berridge 17 Sep 2006

awesome art work and a lovely pic of the day

Artist Reply: Thank you Cynthia. I do appreciate the selection as well. It is wonderful to have a nice place Like This to post and view others art work isn't it....

ashok nayak 17 Sep 2006

Wao! what a marvellous pen and ink work!It's live,just heard the sound in silence.Great work Vincent.Congrats for this pics of the day placement.

Artist Reply: Thanks Ashok, I am grateful for the sellection as well. My mind would go back as I was drawing it, to the last time I saw this engine run 13 years ago. That was when I got the ref. photos to work from as well. I appreciate your nice comments.

Steve Farr 17 Sep 2006

Excellent image, Vincent! very powerful motion!

Artist Reply: Thank you Steve. I wanted to capture the motion without blurring the 69" drivers and gears. The steam helps convey this motion.

Tahnee Woolley 17 Sep 2006

OMG! how cool is this..you have some talent ill tell you that..this is outstanding! :)

Artist Reply: Thank you so very much Tahnee. I loved working on this piece. I am hooked on trains... Cheers!

Jerry 17 Sep 2006

Superb lines, motion, details and ink work Vincent! Welcome to ArtWanted my friend! Jerry

Artist Reply: Thank you Jerry. I tried to post this one on the Ball point pen stie and it said that my album was full. I didn't want to delete anything so I didn't post it. I appreciate your comments. Yes, this is a wonderful online group and site. Vincent

thea walstra 16 Sep 2006

Outstanding work

Artist Reply: Thank you Thea. I am so glad you like it. It was something I wanted to do for over 10 years. Just glad I was able to get it done now. Cheers!

bert cortes 16 Sep 2006

eautiful pen and ink painting.

Artist Reply: Thank you Bert. I love the way that my ball points yeald tone and value. The work is long but, well worth it if one is patient. And yes, it is more like painting than drawing. Vincent

debbie collier 16 Sep 2006

Awesome work!!! Beautifully done!

Artist Reply: Thanks Debbie for your wonderful comment. I spent a lot of time on this one. More than most of mine. It was a labor of love for sure.