My Brother - My Hero ( For RubyT ) by magnus073
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I am doing this dedication for my friend RubyT who is simply one of the kindest and most wonderful ladies I've ever known. When I asked her what sort of dedi she would like she asked if I could do it for her brother Nick who is no longer with us. I'll only share a bit about Nick with you but to me he is one of those smallest heroes I mentioned a while back. Ruby and Nick were poor when they were little and raised by parents who didn't treat them good. I will cut and paste a portion of what Ruby told me in
her letter to me below.
(Ruby)
Yep, we overcame all that. There were lots of
emotional scars and a whole list of other stuff, but my brother fought to undo and redo so much for me and for himself. My brother was my Hero. Still is. If it weren't for my brother, I would not be who I am today and my life would surely not be as it has been. I owe everything I am to him. He saved my life and gave me a new one by stealing me away from them and hiding me til I was 18. He re-raised me. Nick was a true Hero and thee kindest human I have ever known in my entire life.
I don't know about you but I was fighting back the tears while I worked on my dedi to her and wishing I was more talented and could give Ruby & Nick a dedication they truly deserve. Ruby asked me to do a image of Nick having a happy childhood, one like they never had, and to maybe include a butterfly. This is what I came up with after thinking about it.
MY BROTHER - MY HERO: I can close my eyes and
picture Ruby & Nick in a wonderous sandbox, having the time of their lives and not a care in the world. A small blue butterfly appears just above them and Nick reaches out and it lands on his finger.Ruby looks on at her big brother in awe as she has always been of him. This is the childhood I wish I could give them for real. Hugs to you Ruby and Nick, you are both in my heart always,
Dave
This was one of the most difficult renders I've ever done because of the emotion attached to it. In closing I'd like to say to parents out there. Please if you have children only show them love and protect them from bad things. I know thing can be tough sometimes and people can get angry or frustrated but there is NEVER any excuse for mistreating a child. EVER !
Credits:
Madison, Matt, By Daz
Fun In The Sand By ann0314
Grace Lion Hair By Quarker
Mihai Hair By Neftis
Worldbase Xtreme Kit By H. Mann
Ants Pants By Mada
Butterfly By Noggin, Ajax
Summer Fun Outfit By Poserpros
Kids Bike In Free Stuff
Comments (110)
VelvetMoxie
What a wonderful image...and such a sad story! I would say Nick was indeed a hero; so very sad he is gone! Keep these wonderful images coming!
lior
So sweet dedication!
mapps
Awesome :-)
irakika
Sweeeeeeeeeeeet work & dedi! Very nice lighting & textures!
Daramski
Awesome dedication, fantastic posing and expression as always, great image!!:)
Kartika
He's very strong! He can draw up the butterflies!
violet
Don't know what to say except..wonderful...One of your best dedications .....
loligagger
Beautiful and very touching dedication,excellently done!!!!!!!!!!!!
KatesFriend
Another wonderful excerpt from childhood. You did a wonderful job creating the sand pile, what fun for those two. I guess my sister and I would have the roles reversed (she's older than me). And we didn't have a sand pile but we did have the 'broken boat' in our back yard. I recall (I would have been about 2 or 3 mind you) myself, my sister and Belle (our very fertile black labrador retriever) trying to sail the 'broken boat' across the 'green sea' (the back yard). I'll wager my elder brother gave us the 'green sea' reference since he was really into 'The Yellow Submarine'.
janedj
Just so beautiful and cute!!!!Hugs Jane
GOLDILOCKSUK
I was fighting back the tears reading this my dad died yesterday. This is so lovely and I hear everything Ruby says. This is beautiful my friend :) Cathy xoxoxo
Antonio57
Sublime dessin !! BRAVO
LudyMelltSekher
Hello my dear friend Dave, Very Beautiful artwork. Excellent!!Congratulations !! and... A million stars from me!!!*** Thank you so much for your comments, my friend, your words helpme to continue. Happy Sunday. Giant kiss in Your heart.Luminous blesing. Ludy (Sorry to have that to write the same thing in English to all, but are few the words that I have in English to say)
three_grrr
What a marvelous and sweet image! Your dedi brought tears to my eyes! These are two very strong people to have overcome such a miserable beginning. A wonderful guy Nick must have been to rescue and raise his sister to be a whole human being, but Ruby must have a strong soul herself to acheive such wholeness after such abuse.
RubyT
I'm so amazed by your talent to create a happy childhood for me and for my brother here in your gallery! Each image is one I get very excited to see and my brother would have loved your works as well! Thank you for this honor, Dave. You have depicted a lovely fantasy of my brother and I sharing a lovely day. I love this image so much and I know Nick would have loved it as well! The thoughtfully done butterfly represents all those things we were never taught, and never had. Things like love and safety and a feeling of fullness and those feelings of belonging. There's a book out called "It's Never Too Late for a Happy Childhood", but your art is all inspiring to live happy and be the little kid in a better world! Your art inspires me to let the little girl in me giggle and smile in complete safety and loving joy. Your art promotes that tickled feeling deep inside and I always know if I need a smile, I can come look in your gallery and there is a smile right there guaranted. Thank you so very much my friend. I'm so happy I have found one like you here! Huge happy hugs to ya! Here's to a better year for you and your loved ones!
chimera46
Excellent little sandbox image here and a superb dedication, well said and well done.
altec101
Dave thats one fantastic dedi, As I read your commentry my eyes filled with tears.
drifterlee
This is wonderful!!!! One of your best! That sand texture is so real!!
justnew
A beautiful dedication Dave one that is most heartfelt. You indeed have a big heart for others. The world is most certainly a better place with you in it. God bless.
PoserSecrets
Wonderful capture Dave! It is all there! ** Arno
J5ive
very beautiful! so sweet and innocent,fantastic exppressions,Very nice work Dave!!
VDH
Excellent image!Lovely scene!
titch12
i can't say a lot........... but what a fantastic tribute
DRAKELOT
This is fantastic Dave. Beautiful words, poem and image ... Touching dedication for Rubi ... Fav ... Antonio !
evinrude
Defintely a heartfelt tribute. Well done.
sidewayshank
Your art and eloquence as always show us all what is important In life and that’s good family and friends With them you can make it through the toughest times
MedicineBird
Wonderful Work Here My Friend, And a Beautiful DDCT Indeed...
DukeNukem2005
This is an excellent artwork! Very beautiful picture! Fantastic idea! Five stars!
Pewter7
Her expression is wonderfully descriptive, as is your lovely tribute!
2Loose2Trek
What an amazing emotionally charged tribute and render ... well done, indeed. Thank you for posting and sharing. :-)