EDM Challenge #54: Someone I Love
Valentines Day 2006: I love my 3 grandchildren more than words (or drawings) can express.
My skills at portraiture are such that I'm disappointed when my drawings don't look like my subjects. After much thought this week, I decided to sketch "someone that each of them loves." From left to right: 2 year old Henry's Lion, 13 month old Sydney's Monkey, and Mambo - 6 month old Robbie's monkey. Henry and Sydney adore their stuffed animals and bring them to Grandma and Grandpa's apartment for overnight visits. Robbie is still too young to have the same type of bonding with Mambo, but every month they have their picture taken together to chart Robbie's growth.
Comments
Aw! These are gorgeous. What a great way to represent someone you love.
Posted by: Carole | February 18, 2006 1:31 PM
What a sweet way to show your love! Really nice job.
Posted by: TeriC | February 18, 2006 2:40 PM
THIS IS GREAT, Shirley!! And a wonderful way to remember everyone!
Posted by: lin | February 18, 2006 5:14 PM
I don't think that any of us are satisfied with portraits we do of our nearest and dearest. I believe it is because we are so familiar with their faces that a drawing can never do it. It is best to build your confidence by drawing strangers and then move on to those you love. It helps to shake loose the inner critic.
I do enjoy your stuffed friends, though. Well done.
Posted by: Robyn | February 18, 2006 5:56 PM
These are so adorable - I just want to snuggle up with them.
Posted by: Marilyn Gallas | February 19, 2006 12:24 AM
Shirley, that's a lovely idea and you've carried it out so well. I was so happy to meet you at the RMA sketchcrawl, but wish we'd had a chance to chat more. Maybe next time.
Posted by: Laura F. | February 19, 2006 12:52 PM
I love your approach to this challenge! Wonderful work!
Posted by: Linda | February 19, 2006 4:29 PM
Lovely Shirley. Bet the grandkids love these drawings too. This would make a really nice greeting card too.
Posted by: Terri | February 20, 2006 1:18 AM