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Published: 2011-12-17 14:09:19 +0000 UTC; Views: 3095; Favourites: 41; Downloads: 113
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Description Had to break off from my current work to acknowledge, in virtual graphite, the death of Christopher Hitchens. I first read his writing back in 2006 when my brother and my American sister-in-law visited from the States bringing with them, and leaving behind, a copy of the American magazine 'Details'. There was an article written within, taken from Christopher Hitchens' book 'Letters to a Young Contrarian', which was set out as a top ten of 'advice' for free-thinkers and aspiring writers. It all resonated deeply and I've been a fan ever since. Now sadly he has died far too soon from esophageal cancer, but not without writing and talking on it right up to the end. I can't really think of anyone living who can step into his shoes.
I've sketched him many times although I've never uploaded any drawings - but now is the time.
Jerry Falwell - matchbox - enema! (you look it up). Thank you, Christopher!
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Comments: 23

bluessaurus [2012-10-21 03:56:28 +0000 UTC]

Cool technique.

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RussCook In reply to bluessaurus [2012-10-21 09:23:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Kosari [2012-05-06 23:17:55 +0000 UTC]

This picture reminds me of the Grinch hah... very nice work.

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RussCook In reply to Kosari [2012-05-06 23:39:22 +0000 UTC]

Now you come to mention it...

Thanks!

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Sistheo [2012-02-27 06:19:00 +0000 UTC]

I don't think he could fit into a matchbox but his cock + brain could

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Militant-Poet [2012-02-05 10:30:35 +0000 UTC]

Superb. A greater intellectual marshal against the forces of ignorance there never was.

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RussCook In reply to Militant-Poet [2012-02-05 18:57:55 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks!

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GregoryRoth [2011-12-19 09:42:50 +0000 UTC]

Hitchens could never fit in a matchbox.

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RussCook In reply to GregoryRoth [2012-01-11 14:06:24 +0000 UTC]

Refreshingly free of bullshit.

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JackLeChuck In reply to RussCook [2012-03-06 12:45:45 +0000 UTC]

not anymore cuz he's being cooked in it

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fake173 [2011-12-19 09:37:39 +0000 UTC]

This is a great caricature of a great man, glad you shared it.
p.s. have you sketch Mr Dawkins yet.

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JackLeChuck In reply to fake173 [2012-03-06 12:46:35 +0000 UTC]

the Dawkins Rorschach Test can be found on every ass-wipe

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RussCook In reply to fake173 [2011-12-19 11:30:38 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks! Drew Richard Dawkins a while ago but wasn't impressed with it. No doubt I'll get round to another attempt before too long.

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Zosonaples [2011-12-18 15:45:07 +0000 UTC]

Brilliant! I love it. R.I.P. Hitch.

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RussCook In reply to Zosonaples [2011-12-18 16:48:41 +0000 UTC]

Big thanks!

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jambe [2011-12-17 18:25:49 +0000 UTC]

I'll admit to crying at that article he wrote for Vanity Fair back in January.

What a man he was; acerbic, witty, remarkably well-read, courageous... speaking of which, did you read his brother's eulogy of him?

[link]

It's missing the photos now for some reason...

The portrait you've made is wonderful; the likeness is fantastic.

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RussCook In reply to jambe [2011-12-17 18:58:19 +0000 UTC]

Hey, thanks, man. And thanks for the link - great to read.

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MarkArandjus [2011-12-17 16:44:55 +0000 UTC]

Right on, Russ!

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RussCook In reply to MarkArandjus [2011-12-17 16:48:39 +0000 UTC]

Thankyer!

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Loopydave [2011-12-17 15:58:11 +0000 UTC]

He will be missed. Just love how you managed to get his likeness... without showing his teeth
Great stuff!

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RussCook In reply to Loopydave [2011-12-17 16:48:26 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Dave! - yeah, that was funny - the whole make-over article.

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TheEvergreenShadow [2011-12-17 14:14:42 +0000 UTC]

Nice job, it looks just like him!

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RussCook In reply to TheEvergreenShadow [2011-12-17 14:16:01 +0000 UTC]

Job done - many thanks!

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