This morning I scanned two original drawings for Christmas cards I produced in the 1970s.
This, before the nativity, is undated, but was drawn from life on scraper board
a couple of years before this Mary and Jesus dated 1976. I took the mother’s profile from a reclining photograph in a book; the rest came from my head. I have left them both – the second with its smudges – as I found them after almost half a century.
Flo, Dillon, and Ellie arrived after lunch. We happily reengaged and all enjoyed penne pasta bolognese, sweetcorn and peas for dinner, with which I finished the Côtes du Rhône Villages and the others drank fruit juice.
Lovely drawings, Derrick! 😊
I am impresses Derrick!
Thank you very much, Sylvie
Lovely drawings, Derrick, and how wonderful the grandfamily is there! We shall all be waiting for photos!
Thank you very much, Merril
Lovely way to begin Christmas week. Hope the rest of the visit is equally marvelous, Derrick.
Wonderful sketches my friend!
Thank you so much, Dwight. Important praise from you
Ellie has arrived! Yay! Now the fun begins! 🙂 ❤️
Beautiful heart-touching drawings, Derrick! Those faces draw me in! Just so heart-capturing! Thank you for sharing them with us! 🙂
(((HUGS))) to all at your home! 🙂
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Thank you so much, Carolyn XX
So great that you save your artwork for us to enjoy all these years later!
How wonderful to have Flo, Dillon, and Ellie for a visit! I like the Christmas card drawings. They each have a different feel.
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Your artwork is impressive. I am especially moved by the second one. Thank you for sharing these with us.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Beautiful.
Thank you very much, Cindy
Love the sketches, Derrick, especially the one of Mary and Jesus.
Thank you so much, Rosaliene
Fabulous sketches, and I’m sure your young visitors will keep you entertained, Derrick
Thanks very much, Ivor
You’re welcome Derrick
Lovely drawings, Derrick. Welcome home to the family.
Thank you very much, Sue
It is always fun seeing samples of your artwork, Derrick!
Thank you very much, Anne
I’m glad you’ve found your wonderful drawings after so many years. I’m also pleased to hear that your young family has joined you.
Thank you so much, Alys
Those drawings are wonderful!
Beautiful drawings, Derrick. I am glad you will be spending time with family during the holidays.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
So nice!
Thank you very much, Ellen
Wow Derrick, your drawings are really good! I am so envious as I can only draw stick figures. Enjoy that cute little Ellie and the rest of the family.
Thank you so much, Diane
Wonderful drawings.
I am waiting for Ellie’s photos; she must have grown quite a bit.
Thank you so much, Dolly
You are most welcome, Derrick.
Charming drawings
Thank you vey much, Sheree
Those are beautiful drawings, Derrick. You and Jackie are both very talented people.
Thank you very much, Lavinia
Such talent, Derrick! And yay! The grands have arrived!
Thank you very much, Dale
Beautiful work Derrick.
Thank you very much, Lindsey