James, assisted with the longer beams by his father, another Nick, worked more on the carpentry at the front of the house.
On a recent phone conversation with my granddaughter, Immy, we agreed to exchange artworks. Among others I sent these three cards
produced on scraper board in order left to right when I was 15, 16 (the age she is now) and 17.
This wren was drawn more recently. It is an example of a change in style happily enforced by a less steady hand. These and all the other examples I sent have appeared on previous blog posts.
By happy coincidence Jackie also discovered a wren hiding in the kitchen this morning. The first image shows the bird in the shadow against the table leg on the corner of the chair seat. The other two have it seeking an escape route which Jackie provided by leaving the door open and departing from the room.
This evening we dined at Rokali’s where I enjoyed Bengalian lamb and Jackie her favourite Paneer Shashlik while we shared special rice and kulcha naan, and both drank Kingfisher. The food, as usual, was excellent and the service efficient and friendly.
Knowing our waiter, Sid, would have been keeping up with the fourth day of the Test Match between England and India I quickly banned him from mentioning it because I would be watching the recorded highlights when I got home – as I did.
Your artworks are great. You produced lovely pictures from a young age. I had to enlarge the picture to find the bird.
Thank you so much, Robbie. Such special praise coming from you
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That is a very happy coincidence about the wren in your kitchen. Your artwork of the wren is stunning! You have incredible talents.
Thank you so much, Donna XX
A good day!
Thank you very much, John
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Great artwork!
Thank you very much, Sylvie
I love the drawing of the wren!
Thank you so much, Anne
I too love the drawing of the wren. One to frame. Glad Sid didn’t provide any spoilers.
Thank you so much, Laurie
What a great idea to exchange artwork.
Thank you very much, Sue
It’s a beautifully rewarding activity to exchange your artwork … I exchange my poems with niece Kerri in Philadelphia, and she sends me her lovely drawings …
Agreed, Ivor. Cheers
I like your pert little wren drawing very much.
Thank you so much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
You have an incredible amount of talent, Derrick!
Beautiful artwork, Derrick, including that of the wren 🙂 So glad that the trapped wren found its way back outdoors.
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
I always enjoy seeing your art. Good kindness by Jackie helping the wren escape.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Sounds like a very full day.
Thank you very much, Pat
The artworks are beautiful.
Thank you very much, Lakshmi
You are a talented artist Derrick, from an early age. Why am I not surprised. I like Jackie knowing what to do to help the wren.
Thank you so much, Cindy
I humbly agree, you are very talented and thank you for sharing with us. The drawing of the wren is lovely and bless you and Jackie for helping it find its way☺️
Thank you very much from each of us, Takami
I always enjoy seeing your artwork, Derrick! You were born with superb talent! Your wren drawing is lovely…a fave of mine. It brings smiles. 🙂
So wonderful that you have this tale of TWO wrens! What a sweet little visitor! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
Thank you so much, Carolyn XX
Most possibly my most favourite gardern bird.
Thanks very much, Andrew
Love your sketch. Silly wren coming in your house. A couple of times a mourning dove has come into our apartment. We feed them on top of the AC. They never find the right open window to get out of and we have to catch them. Many lost feathers later.
Thank you very much, Sherry
Your sketch reminds me of Nugget!!
Yes. Thanks very much, GP
Your wren drawing is lovely, Derrick, and your artwork as a young man is superb. It’s so wonderful that you and your granddaughter are exchanging your artwork.
I’m glad Jackie knew what to do. That little wren must have been frightened.
Thank you so much, Merril
Little wren was a messenger with good tidings! Glad Jackie thought to snap a few photos, and treated it gently. Your sketch of a wren is wonderfully organic. I am still amazed by your greeting cards from such a young age, too.
Thank you so much, Ed
What an appropriate title, and your artwork is lovely, Derrick. How magical to find a wren in the kitchen.
Thank you very much, Eugi
Most welcome, Derrick.
Good to know your waiter well enough to shut down any accidental spoilers about the game~
Yep. He went into the kitchen for the close of play score and gave nothing away. Thanks very much, Crystal
Stunning artwork
Thank you very much, Gary
Wrens are among my favorite birds, and these — live and portrayed — are both delightful.
Thank you very much, Linda
Your sketch is charming, Derrick, as is the story of this morning’s visiting wren. You have great talent.
Thank you very much, Alys
I enjoyed your wren visitor, and your art very much. I hope tomorrow is a better day.
Much better today, Rose. Thank you very much.
I admire people that can draw and/or paint like that. It was a very good likeness of the wren Derrick, thank you for sharing it. Birds are so much fun trying to get them out of the house.
Thank you so much, Diane
I’m impressed that you have artwork from over 60 years ago and how lovely to be able to share it with family.
Thank you very much, Sheree
Wow for the artworks
Thank you very much, Geeta
Beautiful work Derrick, you are a man of many talents.
Thank you very much, Lindsey