First portrait.
11 weeks ago a new life came into the world: I’m the proud father of this little fellow, who apart from flapping his arms and legs about was very good at posing for his first portrait.
First portrait.
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illustrator Russell Jackson
I meant to congratulate you a while back! It seems we had new additions within weeks of one another. You’ve captured your child very well in this drawing; I’ve had the hardest time making my drawings of baby look like a baby and not a creepy old man! (And she’s a girl!) Brilliant drawing here. Congratulations again and Happy New Year.
Yes, babies are difficult to draw. We really have to drop all our preconceived ideas about proportion etc. Prior to this all my other fleeting drawings of children mostly failed but now I have my own little model to study ;-)
Best wishes for the new year from our family to yours, Russell.
Congratulations Russell, he’s a darling
Congratulations to you and your wife, Russell. He’s adorable xx
Thanks Narelle. Yes, he’s a real charmer, especially since he started smiling. Kind regards, Russell ;-)
Congratulations and very nice portrait. Somehow that song “Away in the manger’ is haunting my mind.
Thanks Hansi, I guess it’s that time of year. Hope you survive the holidays with your sanity intact. All the best, Russell.
Awwww congratulations!!!
Thanks Ana Ela, enjoy your travel journals, admire Klimt’s work. Russell.
And thank you back :). Enjoy I shall!
Sorry, I meant that I enjoy your travel journals, Russell.
Thanks Russell :D
Wonderful, both drawing and boy! Congratulations!
Thanks Boxer, appreciate you dropping in. Keep up the good work, Russell.
He is beautiful, Russell
Thanks Jo, how did your exhibition turn out in the end? Best regards, Russell.
It’s gone well so far, thanks Russ. But has also been a mental disruption. I’ve been struggling to get back to the drawing board. I hope today’s the day. Happy new year, you are inspiring me across the Atlantic :)
Wowww!!! Congratulations Russell and to your wife!!! Your portrait is marvelous and I’m sure you are both walking around on cloud nine (and a bit sleep deprived!!). Looking forward to seeing more of your drawings of him!
Thanks Jen. He’s already sleeping through the night, lucky for us! More drawings on the way. Take care, Russell.
Congratulations! How beautiful. Looking forward to watching him grow up through Daddy’s pen.
Thanks Jacqueline, he’s changed so much already. Hope all is well over in Boston, Russell.
Very well, thank you. But too wintry for drawing outside!
I understand, might have to wait a while for the Boston waterfront drawing. Take care, Russell.
What a cutie…please include more drawings in the months to come!- Sharon
Yes Sharon, lots more drawings on the way. Russell.
What a sweety! Congrats! Be aware of flapping lion feet :)
I am intrigued by the jungle diaper system…
Thanks Rosa :)