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Windfreak β€” The King is Back

Published: 2010-04-09 04:33:43 +0000 UTC; Views: 1407; Favourites: 15; Downloads: 52
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Description Michael Schumacher, my favourite Formula One driver ever, who has returned to F1 this year after 3 year hiatus, in the age of 41.

I started watching Formula 1 consciously in 1998, with Monaco Grand Prix. I became a fan of this racing series immediately. On that Grand-Prix Schumi finished last, 2 laps behind the leader and his overall performance on that race was absolutely terrible. But he won the next Grand Prix in brilliant style, and I was his ardent supporter even before the race was over. Five champion titles later (plus another two before I started watching F1, making it seven in total - a record which won't be beaten any time soon, if ever ) Michael announced that he would retire from racing after 2006 season, which made me quite depressed for a while. Since then watching Formula 1 never brought me so much excitement as when Schumi was still on the track, even though there were a lot of very interesting races and battles for the title. But i just couldn't find another favourite racer, who would replace Schumi in my heart.

And now he came back. Now I'm am almost as much excited at the beginning of every race, as I was 12 years ago. Though so far Michael's performance isn't as good as I hoped it would be. No, I didn't expect miracles and immediate victory, but subconsciously that thought was always present. And I definitely hoped that he would finish on the podium or at least would beat his team-mate. No luck so far, but the season has just started. I believe that Schumi will still show what he can do!

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Michael Schumacher is quite a controversial person and not everyone likes him. But this is an art forum, not an F1 site, so please, refrain from any negative comments you may have about him.

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Painter X, PSCS2, several photos as a reference, approx 7-8 hrs
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Comments: 18

poserfan [2013-05-07 13:06:50 +0000 UTC]

But as we know now Ross Brawn lost his magic for building cars, so it wasn't a successful comeback - at least not on the racing site. But Schumi may have won some new fans since he was more relaxed than ever and not so driven as before (part of his former success) but he gained respect as human, as "mensch". So after all the comeback was a success, though on a completely other topic.

Until now, he still held the record of being a 7 Time F1 World Champion, though I think there's one driver who may be able to beat this record, actually I think it's the only who may beat it as he has a lot of Michael's racing qualities: that driver is Sebastian Vettel. So far he has already 3 titles. Considering that he's young and his team is able to build a great car, he should be able to come close to 7 or even top it. Let's wait and see how many of MS records Seb can top....

Good likeness on the portrait!

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djpicasso [2011-03-03 13:55:52 +0000 UTC]

i don't know why evry one love lweis hamilton or what ever it's his name and forgot that living legend here


i wonder if it is the real stig

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Windfreak In reply to djpicasso [2011-03-19 13:21:05 +0000 UTC]

Well, not everyone.

Nah, he isn't the Stig. The last Stig's name is now well known, and the new one looks very small.

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schumigirl1956 [2010-11-13 03:26:15 +0000 UTC]

Yes i agree with you. I have been a fan of Michael since he began f1 way back in 1991, i am so proud of what he has achieved, even before formula 1. i think there will never be another persons like him, by the way i love this sketch any chance you could post me a large copy so that i can frame it and add it to my other art collection, i am sorry i can't afford to buy this or the copy, also i have no printer. and i am not allowed to download anything this is not my computer if you do send it to me please just sign it and date it without my name added, many thanks, i would like to be friends to. Mrs Gail j Gray,17, Gunthorpe Road, MARLOW,Buckinghamshire, SL7 1UH,England. I have met him 3 times in the venue called The Race of Champions. i love him so much when i had the money it took me 5 years to write a book for him to show him how much i love him, it is published and all the proceeds are going to our favourite charity, UNESCO of France, he has got the 1st signed printed edition in which i also love is Mr Jean Todt, he posted it to me for me. the book is entitled Man on the Move, subtitled Michael Schumacher, My Sporting Hero. you can order it from www.authourhouse.co.uk and other book websites.

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Windfreak In reply to schumigirl1956 [2010-11-22 05:40:50 +0000 UTC]

Hello.
Thanks for the comment and appreciation of my artwork! As for your request,I'm afraid, I cannot do that - I live in Russia, and sending anything to England would be quite expensive, would take about a month to arrive (judging by my ordering things from english shops) and would likely be damaged by our postal service. Besides, my printer is quite old and can't print good quality pics.
I'm sure you can find some friend with a printer closer to you than I am Or I can make this picture available as a print here on DA, so you could order it from here.

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schumigirl1956 In reply to Windfreak [2011-03-08 11:54:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for your reply. can you put it on CD so i can find a photo shop to print it out, if you can please enclose a consent letter to show them that i have asked your consent to print it. if i do not get a consent letter they will not go ahead and print it.

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mask1969 [2010-10-21 11:19:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so!!!!
He is also my king!

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schumigirl1956 [2010-07-22 01:22:16 +0000 UTC]

I love this could you please post me a copy, i have no printer and i am not allowed downloads, i promise you it will only hang on my bedroom walls, i have no photo shop where i live, they only use it for Video to DVD conversions, my nearest one is 8 miles away and i cant drive, sorry i cant afford to buy it, i wish i could its terrific. when you do post me one i dont want my name on the picture just sign it and date it, here is my details, well done.
Mrs Gail j Gray
17, Gunthorpe Road,
MARLOW
Buckinghamshire, SL7 1UH England.
tele +4401628478056 any evenings, please reply in english.,

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ErosaScuderia [2010-07-09 13:13:45 +0000 UTC]

EPIC FOOKIN' WIN!

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AngieVX [2010-04-20 18:04:27 +0000 UTC]

Great job!

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Windfreak In reply to AngieVX [2010-04-21 06:34:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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AngieVX In reply to Windfreak [2010-04-21 07:11:37 +0000 UTC]

ВсСгда поТалуйста!

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Windfreak In reply to AngieVX [2010-04-21 08:16:35 +0000 UTC]

O! Another fellow Russian

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FR3D3RIK [2010-04-15 19:35:11 +0000 UTC]

Awesome work. That's all there's to say

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Windfreak In reply to FR3D3RIK [2010-04-16 04:29:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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nataliebeth [2010-04-09 04:34:47 +0000 UTC]

Wow this is amazing! So real! Even the stubble and the eyes are just brilliant!

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Windfreak In reply to nataliebeth [2010-04-09 05:10:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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nataliebeth In reply to Windfreak [2010-04-09 05:32:19 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome!

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