The Watchman

The Watchman by Lisa BottoLee, Pencil, 32 x 26
  • Pencil on Paper
  • 32" x 26"
  • Private Collection

2024 Finalist Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club

Annual Juried Exhibition

'The Watchman'

 

2024 Finalist American Artist Magazine

The Best of Drawing - Strokes of Genius

Special edition

'The Watchman'

 

 

2024 Finalist Allied Artists of America

Annual Juried Exhibition

'The Watchman'

 

2024 - Faces International Exhibition, Grey Cube Gallery

Outstanding Merit Award 

'The Watchman' 

'My Zhivago' 

 

Over the years, I’ve watched my son grow—not just older, but wiser, more compassionate, and fiercely protective of those he loves. He is the steady presence of my family, our watchman.

 

This portrait is a tribute to that journey. His new puppy, full of mischief and devotion, became the perfect symbol of this next chapter in his life—one where he still protects, but now with the gentle strength of a man who has learned to carry both joy and responsibility. The textures in the piece—the softness of fur, the weathered beard, the worn hat—all became metaphors for time, resilience, and love.

 

The watch on his wrist is more than just an object; it’s a reminder of the countless moments we’ve shared, the years that shaped us, and the time he gave so selflessly. This piece is for him—for the boy who became a man, and the man who never stopped watching over us.



 

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