OK, guys, I promised to draw a picture of Freddie the way he might appear today. I got that done easily enough, but have been struggling with getting it up on the board. I don't know if this will work or not....Click on the link below and it should come up.

It was hard to picture Freddie as a 46 year old. I printed off a picture of him to go by, closed my eyes and imagined what he might look like now.


Alas, the long, bushy hair of the 70's is out of style so I gave Freddie a haircut. I put some silver streaks in his hair and gave him some crows-feet around the eyes--you know, from all the laughing and smiling he would have done. http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/smile.gif

It's not profesional, just my interpretation of what our Sweet Prinze might look like today...

(PS) For some inexplicable reason, when it scanned, the pic turned out THREE TIMES AS BIG AS THE ORIGINAL DRAWING-IT'S HUGE! I don't know how to re-size the picture-can anyone help? http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/frown.gif
http://members.aol.com/chrchsctry/freddie1.jpg

Hi Karen I clicked on the link but nothing came up.

Scroll down a little and the pic should show...like I said, it came out way bigger than I wanted and I'm trying to find a way to resize to get it to fit the screen....

Hello Karen64. I could not bring up the picture either. But I thank you in advance for all of your hard and diligent work. I was thinking, maybe the reason the picture came out larger than you intended, is it is Freddie's way of telling you that he likes your drawing and that you have him...
LOOOOOKING GOOOOOD! http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/smile.gif

Karen, that is a very beautiful picture. You are an excellent artist, girl. If you have Adobe Photoshop you should be able to size it down. I'm going to try cause I want a copy for my Freddie scrapbook! Thank you for your hard work! http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/wink.gif
BTW you have to move the scroll bars all the way to the bottom right hand corner to see the image. I was able to resize it on Photoshop and printed it out. It's even more beautiful in my hands! One question? When you scanned it was in the corner of the page like that or did the scanner do that? If you crop the image to just the drawing and scan it again it might make it smaller. I tried to crop the extra top and right border, but was unsuscessful. I got the picture large enough for my scrapbook page, anyway. It truly is an awesome picture. It may inspire me to write another story. Mmmm maybe a sequel to "Salvation?" never know! http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/wink.gif

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Karen this is a great picture.You done such a beautiful job.You are a very good artist.I believe you have really captured the way he would look now.

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To Karen64, I just brought up your wonderful rendering of Freddie. You are truly a gifted artist. I love this picture. Thank you again for sharing it with us. http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/smile.gif

Thank you, everyone! http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/smile.gif I love to draw people!

Luckymama: My sis did the scanning at her house since I don't have one (a scanner, that is) and she doesn't know what the problem could be (she's scanned pics before to put up on ebay and such and they've turned out fine) http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/confused.gif We'll work some on the resizing-thanks for the tips!

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/frown.gif Karen,
I still can't see it. I have tried about 4 times and nothing shows on my screen. I scrolled down and sideways and still can't see it. I have AOL. Maybe you can mail it to me. LOL! I am so anxious to see your artwork.

Hey karen got it this time...... Good picture!

Karen - You have him Looking even better!!!! WOW!!!!

Hey Karen64 - super picture! You even captured his dreamy eyes! You go girl!!!!!

Karen64,
WOW WOW WOW!!!!
that is some triffic picture. What an artist It's too bad you couldn't get this picture of Freddie to DeDe so she could see that his family go it if she sees them. I'm sure it would bring tears of joy to his dear Mothers face to see it.
Here's another thought,maybe you could illustrate for some of the talented writers here on the board,what do ya think?

Wow. You brought tears to my eyes. Thanks, Karen!

Karen, love the picture! Looks like Freddie would have if he had gotten himself straightened out--happy and healthy and young for his age! And I agree it would be wonderful if you illustrated the stories on Starshine's website (and not just because I am one of the writers, either)!

I am very impressed!!! You did a great job with that drawing!!!! http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/smile.gif

hello Karen, I still cannot see the picture, it will not download, My mother bought me a new scanner and I still do not know how to use this thing, that is the same thing that happened to me, Freddie in 3-D (LOL)

I have to put it somewhere so everyone can see it. I will keep trying to see your picture and thank you for all of your hard work.

Hey Karen,

We were unable to download, but we will keep trying, Joy brought up a good point. I will try to have it downloaded and take it with me to Freddie's Crypt. It is so much talent on this board that I decided to buy a portfolio and put everyone's work in it, and pray that someone from his family will be there to give it to. thank you for all the love you have given.

Karen, I was able to crop and reduce the image using Adobe Photoshop and my son Kenny's help.(he is my resident computer wizard who is home from college for 3 weeks) I am attempting to post it here. Since it was you intention for everyone to see it, I hope you don't mind! If someone like Cheryl, who has posted pictures here or maybe TJ can give me instructions on how to post it here, I will do that. I though I could figure it out on my own, but no luck!

DeDe, thank you! That is a wonderful idea that you have of putting together a portfolio of all of our thoughts and well-wishes for Freddie. I thank you and will be in prayer that someone from his family will be there to receive it. That way they can have it and know how much love there is and will always be for "Our Prinze".
The beauty of your heart and everyone's here is touching! http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/smile.gif
FREDDIE FOREVER!

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I tried to post the picture but I am experiencing technical difficulties on this end. (My brain not being technical!)HELP!!!!

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Karen,
I finally saw your drawing. I had Joy send it to me...Thank You Joy!! http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/biggrin.gif
What a beautiful drawing. OMG! When it finally came up on the screen, I had to just sit there for a few minutes and get a grip. It looks just like him...eyes, smile, dimples. You did an outstanding job! We all need to stand up and applaud you for your artwork. AWESOME! Thank you Karen!

really,A great drawing. i took art in high sc
hool, and still can`t draw a stick person. http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/smile.gif

Thank you everyone for your comments about the drawing! It was sheer pleasure drawing such a beautiful subject and I don't mind at all sharing the image with others! (I just wish I was more computor-savy and didn't have such a hard time figuring out how to post it the right size). There is such an array of talent on the board, especially the writers! Freddie sure is an inspiration....

Hi, I still can't see the picture. If someone can email me the picture, I would really appreciate it! I am dying to see this picture. Thanks in advance, if it's a problem, I will understand. Have a great day everyone.

OMG ! That is a beautiful picture of Freddie ! As an artist myself you captured him well ! I am so proud of you ! You go girl ! Freddie would have been proud !

I hope you don't mind me doing this, but I cropped your drawing and reduced it to a smaller size. Very nice job!

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/photos/freddiedrawing.jpg

Good Job Karen what a great picture!!! http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/smile.gif

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Thank you TJ for posting the picture. Karen, you are an artist! those lips looks Mmm Mmm good.

Karen, what a great picture!

He looks so cute! Nice job! Wish I could draw but I can't...

Thank you so much, T.J. I really apreciate getting to see that picture. I have to be honest here, when I first saw the picture, I swear that my heart stopped for a second. To the artist who drew it(I'm sorry, I can't remember your name-must be brain freeze)" You did a FANTASTIC job! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Have a great weekend everyone!!

Thankyou TJ. I tried to post it but I don't know how. I did crop and reduce it using Adobe Photoshop, but someone will have to teach me how to post pictures on this site someday! I'm so computer illiterate!

WoW TJ! The photo looks real good now! Everyone can see it. http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Wow!!!

You did an excellent job! I love it.

at first I went to the site and couldn't see it so then i tried it again.

I scrolled down and then scrolled over.
I played with the arrows till i could see the whole picture. I love it.


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Oh My, Karen thats beautuful,, he still would have been so handsome http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/smile.gif

Hey luvinjuan...
Love your signatures!!! Especially the Ed Brown one...That episode was on the other night. I loved it! http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

what a fabulous picture.............you are a gifted artist........... this sketch brought tears to my eyes....but then Freddie has a way of doing that to me....... sometimes I watch CATM and I laff til I cry and others....... I just miss him and it brings a tear to my eyes..........

I just wanted to say...GREAT DRAWING...AND THANKS FOR SHARING IT WITH US.

Isn't that a beautiful drawing! Thank you Karen for letting me post it at the timeless gift of laughter page at Ed Brown's Garage