New Project Finished- Duggar Family

A few years ago, when the Duggar family had 17 children, I had this idea to draw a portrait of each of the children and send it to the family...the reason being that they are such an inspiration to my family and have helped us in so many ways, and this would be a way to say "thank you".  A BIG thank you!

It seemed like time got in the way though, since I already had so many other projects going at the time.  So the idea sat on the back burner for a while.  It really is a huge project and I felt a little overwhelmed by the idea.  But now that they have 19 children, I got the idea in my head again and decided to just go for it!

When I first started, I assumed it would take a few months time to complete, but I was so motivated about this project, I was able to finish drawing all 19 children's portraits in just 13 days!   I never would have guessed it could be done that quickly, but I guess when you really want something done, it is easier to get accomplished.  Maybe God was helping me along.

The tools I used were a mechanical pencil, kneaded eraser, cap eraser, tissue, and tortillion.

So that is what I've been busy with for the last couple of weeks!     Here are the portraits:

(Jackson and Johannah)


(Josiah, Joseph, Jordyn, Jennifer, Jackson, Johannah, John-David, Jill)


(James, Josie)


(Josh, Jinger)


(Jason, Jeremiah, Justin)


(Jana, Jessa)


All of them together!


Oh yes, that is a lot of Duggars! 

I'm really excited that it is all done now, and will be sending these to them in the mail ASAP.  It was a lot of work, but it is worth it!!

Posted by Bethany at 10/13/2011 8:11 AM
Categories: murals, Drawings, Murals

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  • 10/13/2011 9:35 AM Lia wrote:
    WOW! You did an awesome job capturing all the kids. I'm a big fan of the Duggars. Michelle and Jim-Bob are sure to be delighted to receive your artwork.
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  • 10/13/2011 10:47 AM Kelsey Anne wrote:
    Outstanding job, Bethany!
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  • 10/13/2011 1:34 PM Lisa O'B wrote:
    Bethany, we are HUUUUUGE Duggar fans--these are sure to be SUCH a blessing to them. They are going to be so excited to receive these out of the blue! We think this is just fabulous that you did this. My 7-year old says your drawings look more like photographs than drawings
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  • 10/13/2011 7:08 PM Kim wrote:
    They are going to be so thrilled! Nice job, Bethany! We love the Duggars, too.
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  • 10/14/2011 10:44 PM Jen Tattan wrote:
    your drawings are absolutely incredible!!! Did you send them to the family? If so, what did they say??
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  • 10/15/2011 8:15 AM Annie wrote:
    Lovely! I'm sure they will be thrilled with them.
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  • 10/15/2011 8:55 AM Lisa wrote:
    They are absolutely stunning! What talent you have! I am sure that the family will be delighted to receive them! I just love their family. They have been such an inspiration to me in so many ways!

    Many blessings,
    Lisa
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  • 10/15/2011 3:08 PM Joy Caroline wrote:
    Wow--those are amazing!! I will share this on my blog.
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  • 10/15/2011 3:20 PM Jb wrote:
    Why dont you do mom and dad too???
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  • 10/15/2011 3:46 PM Melissa Bickel wrote:
    You've done such a wonderful job here and you've captured the essence of each of them individually. Your craft is a great tribute to them and the love is evident in each pencil stroke here. Nicely done.
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  • 10/15/2011 4:25 PM Anonymous wrote:
    Love it! You are obviously very talented. Where is Joy Anna?
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  • 10/15/2011 4:31 PM Anonymous wrote:
    I bet you will see these hanging on the Duggars wall real soon!
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  • 10/15/2011 4:43 PM Ann Yager wrote:
    I love the pictures,I have been following the Dugggars since they have been on TV
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  • 10/15/2011 4:58 PM Duggarsrock wrote:
    Those are awesome!! I love them they came out so well! You forgot Joy Anna unless you are still working on her and Michelle and Jim Bob?
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    1. 10/15/2011 5:25 PM Bethany wrote:
      Thanks for the kind comments everyone! Joy Anna is there- look at the last picture, the third drawing down on the right. She is right beside Jedediah.

      I may still do a drawing of Michelle and Jim Bob.
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      1. 10/16/2011 10:19 AM Linda Miller wrote:
        You did a great...well, better than great job on the scetches. I'm sure they are honored by your ability to capture their children the way you did...you are really some artist!
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  • 10/15/2011 6:09 PM Katie wrote:
    Wow, they are truly amazing! I'm sure they will be loved and cherished by the family when they receive them. Wonderful work!
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  • 10/15/2011 7:38 PM Traci Daly wrote:
    If there is any way that you could send them to me and I could pay you for them, that would be amazing! So incredible! I LOVE the Duggars and hope to meet them someday! Come follow me on my blog and I will follow you too! Thanks and God Bless! <3 Your art work is INCREDIBLE!!!!! GREAT WORK!!!!
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  • 10/15/2011 8:16 PM Sarah.B wrote:
    Bethany,you are truly gifted.I love the Duggars too!! I watch every week.Are you planning on doing Anna and the grand babies? Thank you for sharing you talent.
    God Bless =)
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  • 10/15/2011 9:30 PM MyMissD wrote:
    Bethany you did a really good job!!!

    You could do Jim Bob, Michele, Anna and the two Granduggars!
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  • 10/15/2011 10:30 PM lexi wrote:
    These are totally incredible. Hope you are gonna do Jim Bob, Michelle, Anna, mackynzie and michael tocomplete the family set. You have an amazing artistic talent.
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  • 10/16/2011 12:49 AM Kelli wrote:
    Absolutely beautiful! You have an amazing gift and I am sure the family will be delighted with these portraits
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  • 10/16/2011 10:20 PM Sandy wrote:
    Amazing work, Bethany!
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  • 10/18/2011 1:44 AM Mommy O 4 wrote:
    Wow What a wonderful talent you have! These portraits are amazing!
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  • 10/18/2011 3:55 PM Lucy wrote:
    I have thought many times of sending the Duggars something. How do you know where to send. I'd be concerned that their mail is checked and some items thrown away and they never get them. I got to your blog from the Duggar Fan blog post. I know you can't post their address, but is there a po or something to send to them? If so, e mail me.
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    1. 10/18/2011 6:56 PM Lucy wrote:
      Thank you. I had no idea they had a mailing address. Your drawings are amazing. What a talent. Let us know what the Duggar family has to say about your gift. Thanks for responding.
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  • 10/18/2011 8:03 PM Lily and Ellie wrote:
    Hi Bethany!

    It's Lily and Ellie from the Duggar Family Blog (http://duggarsblog.blogspotcom/). Our readers love your drawings! Do you mind if we add one or two pictures of your illustrations to our post, just as a preview? Then they can click the link to your blog to see the rest.

    Thanks!
    Lily and Ellie
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  • 10/21/2011 8:23 AM Cynthia Lewis wrote:
    Incredible drawings. What a wonderful talent/ability/skill the Lord has given you.
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  • 10/21/2011 8:57 PM lisa wrote:
    what a treaured gift you have given them they all look like themself too. what a beautiful job god bless you for this wonderful gift you are a very kind hearted person to have given them such a gift i would treaure them for life
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  • 10/22/2011 4:49 PM Bayley wrote:
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  • 10/26/2011 3:12 AM Ginger wrote:
    Thanks for sharing your beautiful artwork. These portraits are amazing!
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  • 10/31/2011 10:24 AM Sara Anne wrote:
    These are amazing!! They look just like them I got to meet everyone except Michelle and Josie last year...they are a very special family

    I'd love to see a portrait of Jim-Bob, Michelle, Anna and the grandbabies as well
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  • 11/22/2011 9:25 PM aryana wrote:
    first of all you are an amazing artist. i would really like to know if they receved your gift and what they said. please email me
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  • 1/20/2012 7:28 PM Michele wrote:
    WOW! Another person sharing God's gifts with others!
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  • 1/23/2012 6:28 PM nicole wrote:
    Absolutely beautiful! And so well done - like looking at a photograph from a camera. Definately should include Jim Bob and Michelle and Jubilee.
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  • 4/15/2012 8:54 PM hijordan wrote:
    i like

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