Portrait Drawing of Martin Luther King Jr


Here is my portrait of Martin Luther King Jr (1929-1968), a man who truly needs no introduction.

Martin Luther King Jr was a black rights activist who spent his best years fighting for equality and against racism against black people. He was bold and firm in his methods yet never had a violent bone in his body. He led several people and spoke at different rallies through which he inspired many to stand and fight for their rights also.


Unfortunately he was assassinated at the early age of 39 before he could witness the dreams he spoke about at length in his popular "I have a dream" speech. However his heroics would birth several little "MLKs" for generations to come, people who risked it all to fight for the rights of the common man. Thank you MLK!


Artist: Promise Abodunrin

Title: Martin Luther King Jr
Size: 28 by 34 inches
Medium: Graphite and Charcoal on Strathmore Bristol 300 paper
Duration: 2 weeks

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