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In loving memory of Mario Luigi Berni, my Grandfather. Painted this for the funeral reception recently....


30/09/1929 - 11/04/2009

R.I.P

Going for that deliberate oily feel....
Pencil, painted over in PS, Painter . . . .

"The Professor" Mario Berni was known in the circuit as one of the greats of Welsh snooker in his day:

1999 Welsh Seniors Championship Semi Final

1982 Welsh Championship Runner up

1975 National (UK) Pairs champion (with Jim Selby)

1964 Welsh Champion

1962 Welsh Championship runner up

1961 National Breaks Winner (145)

1959 National Breaks Winner (133)

1959 Welsh Championship Runner Up

High Match Break - 145
High Practice Break - 145
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Mood: Astonished ~snooker27 Apr 26, 2013  New member Hobbyist Writer
Hi, My name is Keith, I was a amazed to see a this painting of Mario, my dear friend. When I was 12 I met him at the mackworth snooker hall. I would spent hours ether picking up balls ( rarely getting a shot myself) or hours listening to him talk about most subjects under the sun. I moved away from Neath at the age of 16. The last time we spoke, some 9 years ago we spent most of that time remembering the good old days. I looked up to him and am proud to call him a friend. May I ask do you sell copy's or prints of Mario, I would love one.
Keith Sandry
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~GAVade May 3, 2013   Digital Artist
Hello Keith. Wonderful to hear you knew Mario! It's a small world!

I've send you a private message on here.....

Thanks

Gav
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~Versonas Dec 19, 2010
"Rest In Peace beloved Father. Dream in Solace fallen Brother. Take good faith in your sleep, whilst your loved ones quietly weep, that you will be missed not for long, but never forgotten in their song." -Excerpt from an Unknown Book

Requiesca dem Pace, good sir. As for you, GH, I pray your love for him is strong, your weeping over his loss is short, and your faith in his love for you and your family is eternal. I'm sure he was a great man. You have my condolences.

-Josh
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~GAVade Dec 19, 2010   Digital Artist
Ah thank you for the nice words, very kind of you :D
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*Dans-Magic May 20, 2009
Gorgeous portrait, I love the style. And I love art with meaning. Well done
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~GAVade May 20, 2009   Digital Artist
Thanks a lot :)
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~TomShaer May 1, 2009  Student Filmographer
This is beautiful, I love your style. :)
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~GAVade May 1, 2009   Digital Artist
Thank you :)
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~Candide666 Apr 30, 2009  Hobbyist Digital Artist
condolence. He lived his life well.
Coincidentally, my father died on 10 April 09 too.
I'm a little uncomfortable drawing the dead. might draw my dad someday tho.
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~GAVade May 1, 2009   Digital Artist
I'm sorry for your loss, thanks for stopping by :)
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