Portrait pattern request

Hi, I'm looking to see if anyone can help me with this. A former co-worker of mine recently passed away and I have been asked to make a small dedication to him. I would like to be able to do his portrait as part of that dedication. If anyone can help me with this, it is much appreciated. Thank you in advance.

[joleet]

Hi Sawdust....Will this work for you?

Ron

[Grampa2011]

Nice pattern Ron.
Sawdust, here is my take on your photo, hope its of use........Paul

[sawdust11703]

You guys are great! Thank you both so much for taking the time out to design this. I know my former coworkers will be very happy.

[kenlew]

I'm curious - how long does it take to make a pattern from a portrait like this? I need to make one and haven't done it before so I know it will be considerably longer the first time, but I'd like to know what is typical once you know what you're doing.

[JCJAGS4560]

I had seen in an old scroll saw mag that there is software that would allow any scroller to convert any portrait / picture to a working scroll saw pattern. If I do find the mag I will post necessary info for purchase. When it originally came out it priced around $90.

Jeff - Evergreen Pk, IL