Prince Bust

Prince had a powerful presence that combined with his superhuman talent to elevate him to the status of legend.  Aikins captures that presence in this amazing piece.

Dave is great - the art and conversation. Love this choice - can't wait to see Bowie come to life on the page as well. Congrats! 

I brought all the money
This ain't like those other art you hang around
And it's kinda funny
But Dave never seems to let you down

Aikins gets encouraged, mmm
'Cause he's first to see you in the door
Can't get me enough, babe
That's art I'm living for, yeah

I didn't wanna pressure you, baby
But all I ever wanted to do

It's gotta be no other
He's gonna be the only one that makes you come running
It's gotta be no other
Dave wanna turn you on, get Prince out
All night long, pencilled out
Oh, render, yeah
It's splendor of the only bust you come for

Great likeness! 

Really nice looking piece. Love the hair shadowing the eye.

Game. Blouses.

The tones and highlights of his face are so incredibly well done.  But it's those eyes.  Talk about a steel gaze.  Just brilliant work, befitting the genius of its subject.

I can neither pull off that attitude or grow that good of a mustache. And I don't play guitar. And a silk blouse on me would just be Meatloaf. Even then I am tone deaf. I am humbled before Prince.

So say we all, my friend, so say we all. 

Killer rendition of the man!  That slightly upward perspective is perfect.  Congrats!

few ever seem to get the Purple One right when drawing him...but this one gets it right!!