Archive of posts filed under the celebrity category.
DCS: mariska veres
Mariska Veres was something of a child prodigy. Her father was a noted violinist and young Mariska would often accompany him on piano for performances. Teenage Mariska bounced around a number of different pop bands in her native Netherlands. She sang, played guitar and keyboards and enchanted her audiences with her exotic dark looks and …
inktober52: slice
DCS: claes oldenburg
I have been drawing since I was a little kid. Much to my parents’ chagrin, I decided to make art my chosen career. I went to art school and I have made a living as a professional artist — in one capacity or another — for over 40 years. Unlike a lot of my colleagues …
inktober52: caught
DCS: robin williams
Robin Williams was funny, manic, inspired, hysterical and troubled. Rather than put himself and his family through the potential turmoil that awaited upon his diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease, Lewy Body Dementia, increasing paranoia and continued depression, he took his own life. Robin Williams committed suicide on August 11, 2014 at the age of 63. (My …
inktober52: box
DCS: paul reubens
“Paging Mr. Herman! Mr. Herman, you have a telephone call at the front desk!” Paul Reubens 1952 – 2023
inktober52: teeth
DCS: sinead o’connor
Sinead O’Connor was a true example of how fame is not everything. She was world renowned. She was recognized and praised for her singing ability. She was given awards for her talent. But, she appeared not to be satisfied. She led a troubled life, filled with questions. She was brave and she was misunderstood. I …