This is from Theresa's blog that Christie posted the link to.
OMG.
A Melbourne artist has released his never-before-seen portrait of Heath Ledger a day after the Australian actor's death.
Docklands-based Vincent Fantauzzo's haunting portrait depicts Ledger as three separate figures, one looking straight on, the others whispering into each of the central figure's ears.
Fantauzzo painted the actor's portrait with the intention of entering it into the prestigious Archibald Prize, Australia's premier portraiture competition.
Ledger, 28, sat for the painter on his final trip back to his native state of Western Australia in December.
The actor was found dead in his Manhattan apartment on Tuesday of what authorities say may be an accidental drug overdose.
Fantauzzo released the image today after receiving approval to do so from Ledger's friends and family.
"Heath was an inspiring and remarkable friend, son, and father," Fantauzzo said of his subject.
"Heath was a very private person, which is one of the reasons I was so honoured that he allowed me to paint him.
Mr Fantauzzo described Ledger as a natural artist's model, who needed no direction to pose for the portrait.
"He was so easy, and professional to work with," Mr Fantauzzo said.
"He didn't need any direction, absolutely focused.
"Once done, he was back to his usual charismatic self."
Mr Fantauzzo expressed his condolences to Ledger's family.
"My thoughts are with his family, and friends who must all be feeling such pain at the moment.
"It's a hard time, a sad time, and i hope we can find a way to focus on the good memories and move forward in a positive direction. We all love Heath dearly."