Charcoal Portrait of Nicolas by Jason Marti
In keeping with the spirit of our “Grand Reopening,” we will be giving one lucky reader a hand drawn charcoal portrait created by our very own artist, Jason Marti.
The winner’s portrait will be hand-drawn in charcoal pencil, allowing for subtle shading and gradations. Jason’s artwork is created using acid-free archival materials with an invisible protective coating that minimizes smudging and fading over time. The portrait will be approximately 8”x10” in size, allowing you to mat and frame the artwork yourself or take it to a professional framer.
Jason normally sells his 8″x10″ charcoal portraits for $130US for a single subject, but offers Hanami Prints‘ customers a 50% discount. This is your chance to win one of these beautiful portraits–just in time for the holidays.
Rules
The rules are simple–leave a comment below and let us know what you think about the site. Submit your comment before midnight Thursday November 19, 2009. The winner will be announced the next morning Friday November 20, 2009.
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November 16th, 2009 at 16:12
Nice website. I am a schoolmate of Jason Marti’s and a fan. Hanami customers are lucky to receive a 50% discount for such a talented artist’s work!
November 16th, 2009 at 21:09
I have known and loved Jason for years, he will always be a special person in my life no matter how far apart we may grow through the years. His art and skill has always been beautiful and whoever wins this will be truely very lucky.
Jason I’m so proud of you and everything you have done and you and Dena have survived some of the worst things that a person should never have to,
I wish you both nothing but happiness
Love you Jay
Friends 4 life xoxoxoxo
November 17th, 2009 at 06:34
I also have know Jay for many years. We began our artistic nurturing together in Jr High art 5 class. I was amazed, then at his unique artistic ability and am so proud that he has made a career out of his talent today. Great Job as always.
May all your days be blessed with everything you ever dreamed of.
Heather
November 17th, 2009 at 10:09
The portraits are so beautiful and the site looks wonderful. Blessings to you, Donna
November 17th, 2009 at 11:19
I know Dena from SPALS and this is a truly wonderful website and beautiful artwork. I am touched by these gestures and I really think that what you guys are doing is fantastic. The drawings are wonderful. Keep up the good work, it’s beautiful.
Sarah
November 17th, 2009 at 11:31
Thank you Sarah! The SPALS group has helped our family tremendously and is such a valuable resource for parents. I appreciate your kind words and comments.
November 17th, 2009 at 11:34
Thank you so much Donna for your kind words and support.
November 17th, 2009 at 11:45
Hi Dena, I had hoped the last time to get a portrait done of my son Tristan but understandably so, there’s just so much/many your dh can do
I would love my living children to have a portrait of their brother who’se life i strive to honour forever. thank you for your consideration.
November 17th, 2009 at 11:47
These are beautiful and whoever wins will treasure their gift.
Thanks for the site.
November 17th, 2009 at 11:54
Beautiful work! Thank you for doing such great things.
**Please enter my name in the drawing/SPALS**
November 17th, 2009 at 12:42
I love the site. There are a number of things on my wish list for this Christmas. And the drawings are beautiful. Great site and great work.
Laura
November 17th, 2009 at 13:58
I am a fellow SPALS member. Your drawings are beautiful! I wish that I had such talent. Please continue to do this important work. My son Henry was stillborn in March at 39 weeks due a cord accident. On behalf of grieving mothers everywhere, “thank you.”
November 17th, 2009 at 16:00
AS a fellow SPALS member, I truly appreciate how you have honored our children with this work. This is a beautiful web site! Thank you!
November 17th, 2009 at 17:39
I am also a SPALS member. I wanted to tell you that your portraits are beautiful and a wonderful way for a family to remember their beautiful angel. Thank you for sharing.
November 17th, 2009 at 17:41
What a lovely site . So user friendly and full of links.
Your charcoal portraits are amazing. All i have to remember my angel Michael who was born still is a Polaroid pic taken by the hospital. I have heard rumor that Polaroids fade and disappear over time. I would love to have a charcoal portrait to share with my living children someday somehow it seems less graphic then the hospital Polaroid as well.
Congrats on your lovely site and for offering this service to grieving parents. I will have to bookmark it for future reference when i come in to some extra $
I am glad the information has been shared with our SPALS group as I am quite sure many of our members would cherish such a beautiful memory.
Cheers,
Brenda
November 18th, 2009 at 00:53
Jason and Dena are two very dear friends and they never cease to amaze me. I wish I could chanel my grief after losing my first Daughter Alyssa and my passion for the love of my children in the many great ways that they have! Thanks to both of you for always inspiring in me to strive for more and for giving so many people help and hope!
Thanks, Heather
November 18th, 2009 at 12:13
Absolutely beautiful work and so precious considering the very few opportunities to have pictures of our beautiful children. I love the site and wish you both the very best…
November 18th, 2009 at 14:37
Thanks for visiting and good luck!
November 18th, 2009 at 14:41
Thank you Amy! You have always been such a good friend and very supportive.
November 18th, 2009 at 14:42
Thank you Donna. Blessings to you.
November 18th, 2009 at 15:03
Please excuse the jumbled comment responses from me, I am looking into why they are not nesting correctly.
Thanks
November 19th, 2009 at 09:35
Your drawings are beautiful and you did good work on your site