The first real portrait I ever remember drawing was of Jackie Gleason. There was a photo in Parade magazine (I think) in early 1980s. I think I was 10, maybe 12. . I used to watch the Honeymooners reruns all the time. So when I saw this photo, I grabbed some pencils and drew my first portrait. . I remember my dad telling me it was really good, and I should mail it to Jackie. But I didn’t want to part with it. Sadly, I have no idea what became of that drawing. . Entertainment and pop culture has always been influencing my art in some way. . Bang. Zoom. . #jackiegleason #ralphkramden #thehoneymooners #illustration #illustrator #entertainment #popculture #popart #illustratorsoninstagram #portraitillustration #createeveryday #tv #portrait (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCuPX62jL2_/?igshid=12h667gpdranu