Nelson Mandela

"A winner is a dreamer who never gives up"

A wonderful rendition of a great man.  Many congratulations, Mikail!

A great human being, a fantastic illustration.

Be still my heart, and discover Andrade's art
Comic book magazines, but you'll still set the bar
Baby, 'cause Laila Starr
Jailed in South Africa
And that's twenty seven years
Bring some sanity there
Because

Comic art shines, brings us together
Told you freedom reigns forever
Said I'll always be your friend
Took an oath, I'ma stick it out like Nelson
Now that you're posting more than ever
Know that art'll still have commentors
You can stand under my Mandela
You can stand under my Mandela, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh
Under my Mandela, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh
Under my Mandela, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh
Under my Mandela, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh

Apartheid things will never come in between
You've got resiliency, here for equality
When the world has took its part
When the world has dealt its cards
If the hand is hard, Mandela he'll mend your heart

I wondered who got this --- beautiful piece!  Really interesting and effective lighting.  Andrade went for a thoughtful, concerned expression rather than the usual smile as well, but still achieved a great likeness

An icon in an icon's gallery!

1985 17 yr old me:  I,I,I,I,I,I,I ain't gonna play Sun City. RIP Mandela.

Beautiful  rendition. It shows the wear and tear of the years and the battles he fought.  That little bit of white  is the warthog amid the darkness  and also signifies the hope of a new day.

What an amazing portrait by Andrade. Congratulations!

Saw this in the unbloxing episode and was on of my favorite pieces of the night. Even more special considering the anniversary. 

Beautiful! 

This is a Fantastic piece!!

This is a Fantastic piece!!

Incredible piece with beautiful lighting. Love this.

It's almost like with the left side of his face and his hair...Andrade didn't even lift this pen!  Love that quality.  Congrats, M!