48" x 24"
Conte Drawing
I have known Kenny from the framing business for several years, with amazement I watched him slim down from 300 pounds to 160 by riding his bike. One day when Kenny wore cutoffs, I commented on his handsome muscular legs and suggested that he should model for me. Embarrassed at first, he finally consented a few weeks later. I know that no one in his life had ever told him that he was attractive and handsome. The moment he removed his underwear was very difficult for him, but his insecurities were soon put to the side. In this drawing Kenny is holding a John F Kennedy Half Dollar in his hand, counting the ridges is a security focus for him, he calls it his fidgit. With pride he became very comfortable showing me his new body and soon became uninhibited posing for me. This rough and tough guy moved into this very graceful and elegant academic pose without prompting, I knew his self confidence was on the rise. He now reminds me that this was the best day in his life.
