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wounded Laurens - part 4

Laurens replacing the bandage on his shoulder, circa mid-October 1777 (you can see all of my wounded Laurenses here)

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exercise

Laurens working out (which in the 18th century was a variety of activities, but for Laurens, typically meant fencing or horse riding), because I'm under the impression that Laurens likes to spend his spare time exercising or studying, which he calls the "Recreation of his Mind" as his father writes in a letter. Featuring Ham with a flaming crush on Laurens, because that's my favorite thing and I always want to see more of it!

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aides-de-camp, dog version

Someone requested Laurens with a dog(s), which I've actually been wanting to do for a very long time (even before you asked me - it's on my to-do list!), but I ended up turning the aides into dogs instead lmao - compare them to their human versions :)

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As someone particularly passionate about Lams, (hence my username) may I just say that your profile brings me unnecessary joy? Like.. the way you draw feels right.

One more thing, though. It's my birthday today, and I was wondering if you could draw a little Laurens doodle? Thanks!! 🖤

Aw, thank you very much! And happy birthday - here's a Laurens compilation (wips), just for you :)

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The people yearn for francis kinloch, oh so dear wonderful artist...

He's here!

+ a bonus Henry Laurens sketch (wip), if you're interested:

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exercise

Laurens working out (which in the 18th century was a variety of activities, but for Laurens, typically meant fencing or horse riding), because I'm under the impression that Laurens likes to spend his spare time studying or exercising, which he calls the "Recreation of his Mind" as his father writes in a letter. Featuring Ham with a flaming crush on Laurens, because that's my favorite thing and I always want to see more of it!

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Francis Kinloch

Here's my depiction of the notorious Kinloch, in vaguely blue/purple because indigo! Thanks to @john-laurens for your expertise and references - the portraits of Kinloch and his paternal family, and the context on the wealth of the Kinloch family (and Kinloch's irresponsible spending habits).

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Aides-de-camp

My favorite revolutionary boys - it’s Washington’s military family! I will always find it entertaining how everyone was really tall and made Hamilton look small at average height. Shoutout to the best rider, Meade 💙 I’ll be so proud if you can tell who is who :) I posted bonus doodles and sketches on my insta

Special thanks to this useful post by @revolutionary-pirate for Meade! Meade doesn't seem to have a portrait like everyone else, so it was very helpful - I used their description and portraits of his family members as reference

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he cherishes you

Lafayette being a good friend! I like to think that when Laurens and Hamilton argued, Lafayette would try to smooth things over between them because he doesn't like to see his two closest friends fight. (This song called "Gift of Kindness" from the soundtrack of The Rose of Versailles playing in the background.) A continuation of this :)

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little lams - part 2

This absolutely never happened and never would've happened, but I couldn't resist drawing it anyway. I imagine maybe Laurens went on a trip visiting the West Indies and met Hamilton, and they became fast friends. I love what-ifs, and the thought that little Ham would've liked Laurens as kids is endearing to me. A continuation of this :)

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Candlelight

A scene based on Candlelight by @sunnyrea!

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little lams

I imagine Ham would've been very pushy, very insistent, and would definitely ask Laurens what he's reading, what he's drawing, because he wants to know everything! A continuation of this ask :)

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Oh can I seriously request something from you? Gosh you must be so full of requests

Remember the letter Hamilton sent to Laurens about John Andre, we never got to see Laurens reaction, I think it would be hilarious, and also how Hamilton would (or wouldnt) try to justify himself afterwards

Oh my goodness gracious - this one had me reeling!!

For those who don't know, you can easily find this letter online; I read it here - it has helpful section headers for context (because Hamilton just writes so much lmao).

I'd like to draw more of this, but for now, here's dismayed Laurens + bonus hamliza (who were probably writing to each other and not talking face-to-face, circa October 1780):

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For sketchy requests – I'd love to see your take on younger/teenage John! I feel like he'd be adorably coltish and gangly before he filled out into his full height.

That is the cutest idea ever - I'd love to!

I might've made him younger than you meant lol (and I didn't get to feature his gangly teen limbs) but I want to draw more of little John, so...hopefully more to come!

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Hiii! Omg i love you Art could you do some more Hamliza please?

more hamliza!

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You should draw more Tilghman

more Tilghman! (I'm back!)

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figure drawings / study

I had the chance to see Roman sculptures (they are very inspiring) and I felt the urge to draw them for practice; full versions are below the cut (though I omitted a certain body part for obvious reasons).

I imagine they're reciting lines from Cato or something haha (you can read about the theatrical production of Cato at Valley Forge in May 1778 by Mount Vernon / a more in-depth article by the Journal of the American Revolution)

*I referenced sculptures of Apollo, Mercury (Hermes), and an unnamed/unidentified Roman soldier for Laurens (the one with the shield) - unfortunately the statues I referenced are not on the gallery website; I took photos of them in person

Also: shoutout to the ancient gays