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Artist's note:
I have pictured a second before the fatal shot. After the first bullet hit Kennedy, he kind of leaned forward and raised his elbows. For those conspiracy or 'second shooter' theorists, I drew the tip of a rifle coming out from the top of the fence in the grassy knoll. (Although I personally believe there was just one shooter, it is kind of strange that during the fatal shot, Kennedy's head flies backward, like he was shot from the front).

This picture is a good example for explaining the amount of research I do for these pictures in order to be as accurate as possible. Aside from the research in the writeup, I first had to find pictures of the layout of Dealey plaza and work out the perspective. I had to find out what kind of car Kennedy was riding in and find pictures of it (and of course the best, most accurate ones were at the wrong angle. Just Google "1961 Lincoln Continental convertible" and see how many of the good ones are facing right). I had to find out what other cars were in the motorcade and find pictures of them, as well as the motorcycles. I also had to research what order they were driving in. I even looked up the license plate number of Kennedy's limo. Then I had to find pictures of the general placement of the bystanders, including where Abraham Zapruder and the "umbrella man" (look it up) were standing. It's a lot of work but I love it and learn a LOT.