Jimmy Stewart
by Gary Keesler
Title
Jimmy Stewart
Artist
Gary Keesler
Medium
Mixed Media - Sketch Drawing Water Colored Digital Manipulation
Description
This was a sketch drawing then water colored with a photo of a train in the background.
James "Jimmy" Maitland Stewart (May 20, 1908 to July 2, 1997) was an American film and stage actor, known for his distinctive drawl voice and down-to-earth persona.
Over the course of his career, he starred in many films widely considered classics.
He was known for portraying the average American Middle Class man, with everyday life struggles.
James Maitland Stewart was born on May 20, 1908, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, the son of Elizabeth Ruth and Alexander Maitland Stewart, who owned a hardware store.
Stewart had Scottish and Irish ancestry, and was raised as a Presbyterian.
Stewart was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning one in competition and receiving one Lifetime Achievement award.
Stewart was named the third greatest male screen legend in cinema history by the American Film Institute.
He was a major Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer contract star.
He also had a noted military career and was a World War II and Vietnam War veteran, who rose to the rank of Brigadier General in the United States Air Force Reserve.
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Comments (173)
Randy Rosenberger
Your artwork recently submitted to our group WFS, has been chosen to be featured on our homepage with other members of our family of friends and fine artists. Thanks for sharing the beauty.
Gary Keesler replied:
Thank you for the feature Randy, your views & comments are highly valued.. :-)
Carol R Montoya
Wonderful work~ my favorite movie of his is a little known movie from 1966 and a full cast of stars called The Rare Breed. F, L
V P Holmes
He is one of my favorites. ...very well done
Gary Keesler replied:
AWESOME!!! Thank you VP Holmes, your views & comments are highly valued. Great comment.
Maria Hunt
Beautiful work, Gary. Your talent is incredible.. Instant Favorite
Gary Keesler replied:
AWESOME!!! Thank you Maria, your views & comments are highly valued. Great comment...
Karen Adams
Great intensity in this portrait of a great actor!..Wonderful texture and nice subtle colorings.......fv
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