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‘Robin Jacques /ˈdʒeɪks/ (27 March 1920 – 18 March 1995) was an illustrator whose work was published in more than 100 novels and children’s books. He is notable for his long collaboration with Ruth Manning-Sanders, illustrating many of her collections of fairy tales from all over the world. In much of his work, Jacques employed the stippling technique’ (Wikipedia) that influenced some of my own early illustrations such as this one of my
Auntie Gwen, featured in ‘Not Lost After All’.
It was Jacques’s illustrations, a selection of which appears above, that tempted me to buy ‘The First Summer Year’ (Oxford University Press, 1972) by Ian Kellam in a remainder bookshop sometime in the mid to late 1970s. The £0.60p outlay was to prove a wonderful bargain as my reading of it to them was to delight four of my children, one of whom must have penned ‘its good’ across the edges of the bottom pages.
This is a magical, suspenseful story which I enjoyed as much as did the children.
Following a telephone conversation I had a day or two ago with my grandson Malachi, an avid reader who lives in Australia, I posted the book to him, wondering whether his father, Sam, will remember it.
This afternoon our reupholstered sofa was returned. The job has been very well done.
Danni has visited and will stay the night.
Jackie has made a superbly spicy pumpkin pie to follow tonight’s dinner, which consisted of her classic cottage pie; crisp carrots, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. Elizabeth, Danni, and I finished the Merlot
I wish I could draw like you Derrick! The sofa looks most comfy – and that pie! Oh my!! 🙂
Very many thanks, Pauline
You have real talent. I would love to be able to draw like that.
Very many thanks, Dad
That pie looks delicious!!
It was, indeed, Karen. Many thanks
Derrick, you are a wonder, that’s what you are! The couch looks great, the pie looks delicious. Plus, a new book to add to my TBR pile.
Many thanks, Laurie. You’d really like the book
What an illustration, Derrick. Not much that you can’t do, apparently. Jackie’s pie looks outrageously delicious.
Very many thanks, Oglach 🙂 The pie was delicious
Derrick, how nice that you shared your artistic skills for work. I must see more of your skilled, sensitive drawings! I hope you post more. I read the older post–interesting. And that lovely book is one I would enjoy, as well.
Additionally: Sofa+ floral design=comfort. 🙂
Very many thanks, Cynthia
Wow! You’re an amazing artist, Derrick. I love the illustration of Auntie Gwen…so much detail!
Many thanks, Jill Auntie Gwen didn’t actually have all those pills. I was illustrating an article on how a myriad of tablets can confuse the elderly 🙂
It would be wonderful to nestle into that sofa with ‘The First Summer Year’ having had a serving of the sumptuous pie. Nearly everything remotely resembling children’s literature has been hijacked by the Hogwarts Enterprise, not that I am against the series. It is just that the world needs a breath of fresh air.
Many thanks, Uma. The First Summer Wine is exactly that. Mind you, I’ve never read J.K. Rowling
Nice post Derrick and Jackie’s pie looks delicious!
Nice post Derrick and Jackie’s pie looks delicious!
Thanks a lot, Gary. It was, indeed
OH! Your drawing is spectacular, Derrick! You are so gifted! 🙂 Your style reminds me of one of my favorite artists and his ink drawings…his name is Al Hirschfeld.
The sofa looks beautiful and comfy! And the pie looks cheery and delicious! 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
Very many thanks, Carolyn. To be likened to Hirschfield is a tremendous honour, The pie was delicious.
Your artwork is lovely. I thoroughly enjoyed your post.
Thanks very much, Sherry
I didn’t realize you’re a talented artist as well as photographer, Derrick!
How wonderful to have books that were family favorites–we have a few, too.
The sofa looks beautiful–and that pie is a work of art! I’m sure it was delicious.
Very many thanks, Merril. The pie was delicious 🙂
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The sofa looks lovely, Derrck, and seems Jackie is an excellent cook
She is indeed, Eugenia
Those illustrations are marvelous!! Your son is rich, indeed: he had a father who read to him!
Very many thanks, Jan
I’m sure your grandson will enjoy the book as much as your children did! One of these days you have to talk Jacky into posting some of her recipes!!
She has posted a few. Put in a request next time you see one you’d like
ONE that I like? Now that’s going to be tough! 🙂
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Love your art work Derrick, so talented.. And your sofa looks brill, as does Jackie’s pie..
Have a great weekend my friend <3
Very many thanks, Sue. You, too X
How talented you are, Derrick! Thank you for the book recommendation – I collect children’s fiction and am definitely interested in this one. I wonder why I have never heard of it before? Your sofa looks so cosy; well worth the expense I am sure. I am also tempted by Jackie’s scrumptious-looking pumpkin pie; yum!
Thanks very much, Clare. I do hope you find the book. I wondered what it was doing remaindered.
What a spectacularly elegant garnish on the pie. Compliments to the Head Chef. 😀
Thanks very much, Widders
Hope the book has another life in Australia?
Me too, Sylvie. Thanks very much
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Wonderful drawing and the pie!
Thanks very much, Byung
You truly are a man of many talents. The sofa looks wonderful.
Very many thanks, Quercus
Off to bed now. Night night
Sleep well. 🙂
I did
A good supper and a clear conscience? 🙂
But of course 🙂