I received a wonderful gift in the mail this morning from my old friend Pat Charnock.
My post
contains, as its header, a drawing I made in 1985 for the in-house magazine of my Social Services Area Office in Westminster Social Services. It was called ‘Age Lines’ and was devoted to our work with elderly people. Edited by Liz McKay, contributions were solicited from all her colleagues. I generally provided the illustrations. This one was from 1985.
Pat had saved and preserved in mint condition one example of the publication and sent it to me. This is a copy of one of the items:
This is the centre spread of my illustration to the story.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s meaty beef and vegetable pie; crisp roast potatoes; crunchy carrots; firm, flavoursome Brussels sprouts, and thick, tasty, gravy which she drank more of the rosé and I drank more of the GSM.
This is wonderful, Derrick, Pat is a true friend! ????
Thank you so much, John
You’re welcome.
Uplifting in a number of ways. 🙂
Thank you very much, Quercus. That was before such caring work became frowned upon.
How did you never share that you are quite an awesome illustrator? Kudos to you dear Derrick!
Thank you very much, Donna. A few drawings do appear in my posts – I would have liked to have done more
Wow, Derrick. Before I read the post, I assumed this was an illustration from one of your special folio books. Wonderful! And what a lovely surprise gift.
Thank you so much, Merril
You’re very welcome
How wonderful! I remember your post about your contribution to the magazine.
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derek.
What a special treasure of a gift from Pat!
Your illustrations are brilliant, Derrick! Bravo!
Love your drawing of your Auntie Gwen, too!
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you very much, Carolyn X
That drawing looks like some of the illustrations in the books you read, review and share with us. Eric was a right old contrarian it sees like. Marvelous share.
Thank you so much, Pat. I am pleased you think so. Jackie knew so many such clients
Marvelous illustrations, Derrick. what an unexpected, almost miraculous gift.
It was a wonderful present, Dolly. Thank you very much
My pleasure, Derrick.
How nice.
Thanks very much Tootlepedal
What a splendid gift, Derrick. I’m so glad you shared it, and your talent, with us!
Thank you very much, Linda
What a character! Great illustration.
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
Wow! You are incredibly talented, Derrick. I can’t imagine the work involved here. Receiving a mint-condition copy of the newsletter is indeed a special gift.
Thank you very much, Alys. That was a very enjoyable period, when we were able to put such care into Social Work
A remarkable time I’m sure, and sorely in need now the world over. I’m glad you could be a significant part of it.
So, living in the beautiful area you do, I’m wondering if you ever do artwork en plein air? You are so talented!
Thank you so much, Julie. I’m afraid my hand is no longer steady enough. Here is one I made earlier: https://derrickjknight.com/2022/11/27/from-pastel-paper-to-i-t-tools/
Love it. You are a talented artist.
Thank you so much, Sherry
That’s a really beautiful illustration, Derrick.
Thank you so much, John
You are a man of many talents … I wonder if you draw much anymore or if photography has become your favoured form of artistic expression.
Unfortunately, Anne, my hand is not as steady as it was. My drawings do crop up in older posts. I think you will like this one: https://derrickjknight.com/2012/07/15/portrait-of-a-lady/ Thank you very much
Wow! You are more talented than I realized! Those are excellent illustrations. I thought they were some from a book you reviewed until I read the text!
Thank you so much, Doug
I always knew that you were a wonderful artist. I remember the painting of your dad, but I didn’t realise that you were also an accomplished illustrator. So many enviable strings to your bow. 🙂
Thank you so much, Sue
Thank you so much, Sue
How wonderful Derrick!
Your friend knows how well you will protect and enjoy the book.
Thank you very much, GP
You are multi-talented, Derrick!
What a nice gesture from Pat. You are very talented, Derrick.
Thank you so much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Wow, I cannot imagine anything so special being done today. Sadly.
Too true, here too, Luanne. Thank you very much
You are a man of many talents, Derrick, and I have always loved your artwork and illustrations.
That story of Eric broke my heart, but I also understood it. I wish I knew his whole story, his younger days and how he got that way.
Thank you very much, Lavinia. In her work Jackie met many Erics
Wow! What a special drawing! You’re really talented!
Thank you very much, Ribana
Good illustration; painstakingly detailed.
Thank you very much, Byung
What a fabulous gift
Thanks very much, Sheree
oh wow! what a great illustrator you are Derrick! 🙂
Thank you very much, Wilma
Gorgeous illustrations.
Thanks very much, Lindsey