Whilst enjoying a break in the rain of a steadily wet day, we transported 16 bags of garden clippings and a broken metal shelf to Efford Recycling Centre early this morning.
When I printed the picture of Jackie drawn by Flo many years ago which appeared on https://derrickjknight.com/2024/11/11/a-phenomenal-drawing/ I did so on some of my late brother Chris’s paper which Frances gave me after he died ten years ago. It was the only one I possessed of the requisite size, 6″ x 4”. Perhaps it was too old because it rapidly discoloured. Jackie bought me some fresh stock and
I printed a new one today. Becky has confirmed that, because of where they were living at the time, she can be certain that our granddaughter was between 4 years 8 months and 5 years 8 months when she made the drawing. She would have been able to write the title herself before she attended school.
This portrait greeted Jackie when she returned from the bar after purchasing the noodles. Flo regarded looking at a model as cheating.
The picture may be worth comparing with Becky’s own
‘Troll in a Storm’ painted when she herself was 6. As far as I remember there is a good drawing of a fish on the back. Like Mother like Daughter.
After drafting this, I continued with Elizabeth Goudge.
This evening we enjoyed another chicken jalfrezi and savoury rice meal with the addition of a plain paratha. The Culinary Queen insists on freezing the rest of the huge potful, so it won’t be repeated tomorrow. I drank more of the Malbec.
Generations of talent in your family, Derrick! Wonderful!
Thank you so much, Merril
You’re welcome, Derrick!
Nice memories
Thank you very much, Catherine
I hope you are feeling better today
Yes, thanks very much, Sylvie, I am
It is terrific that you have such a good memory.
Thank you very much, GP. I am very lucky
A talented family.
Thanks very much, Tootlpedal
Perfect title.
Thank you very much, Rupalli
Gorgeous artwork. Is it a coincidence that it always seems to be a rainy day when you and Jackie visit the recycling center?
We have to book in advance, so I guess it is. Thanks very much, Pat
What! How old was she? My goodness, what talent. I can easily see Jackie in the drawing. Beauty.
Thank you so much, Dale
My pleasure, Derrick.
Art created by children is so amazing, we can see a glimpse of the wonderful innocence they still have. ❤️😊
I’m delighted to see all these sketches. You are a talented bunch with heart and creativity.
Thank you so much, Alys
I remember that painting done by Becky! It has great movement.
Yes – that is it. Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
We had a dry but chilly day, this morning it was -1 C. And this evening the expected snow arrived. I agree with other comments, you are a talented family.
Thank you so much, Sue XX
Oh, my, such good art making!
Thank you very much, Cynthia
Whoa! The talent in your family is amazing! Time for a family member to be on Portrait Artist of the Year. (I watch this all time here in Massachusetts, even though the judges sometimes drive me crazy. )
I have been doing a lot of cleaning and recycling here. Our local recycle is open three times a week. It’s quite a large place and is totally staffed by volunteers. No appointments needed, but you sometimes have to wait in a long line in the car. And, you pay for some stuff to be recycled.
Thank you so much, Julie
I’m so glad you have and appreciate these family treasures!
Thank you so much, JoAnna
I love the title of Becky’s painting, “Troll in a Storm”. Such talent and imagination in your family! Where did Becky get the idea for that?
I really don’t know. I’ll have to ask her, Lavinia. Thank you very much
Wowsah! Impressive.
Beautiful and sweet! ❤️
Becky’s title for her painting is wonderful! 🙂
Children’s art work is especially special. And if an adult friend or family member creates artwork for us, that is special, too.
A friend who is an artist did some lovely drawings of my children when they were little kids. We still have them framed and hanging the walls in our family room all these many decades later. 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
Thank you so much, Carolyn XX
She wouldn’t like to share the recipe would she?
These are contained in two earlier post, Sheree. https://derrickjknight.com/2014/02/07/you-do-get-about-dont-you/ contains the chicken version referring readers to https://derrickjknight.com/2014/01/22/a-link/ which is a much more detailed one.
Thank you so much!
Remembrances are memories to bless. Thanks for sharing Derrick.
Such talent and it must run in your family, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
That is an amazing drawing for such a young person. Hope all is well.
Thank you very much, Steve. I’m getting there
Don’t take too long😉
And very talented!
Thank you very much, Riba
Lovely drawings and treasured memories
Thank you very much, Robbie