My men
black marker on bond paper
5 x 5 inches
(a quick sketch from a
photo of Steven and the boys
when Sam was a baby. I like
the exhausted Dad look
on Steven's face.)
we went out as a family to have dinner together
to celebrate his trip tonight. We found a restaurant
down by the Lake just west of Toronto. We had about
a forty minute wait, so we sat together on a bench
looking at the ducks and geese swimming in the water
and the yachts coming in and out of the marina. I
absolutely love being by the water. There wasn't a lot
of time for art today, so I did a fast sketch
for you tonight.
I have been reading Alyson Stanfield's wonderful
book I'd rather be in the studio, and I can already
see that it's going to be a life changing book.
Alyson is 100% against whining. I am so with her,
even though it's tempting to whine, and of course
I give in from time to time. She wants us to take
responsibility for our own artistic success. That's
a hard concept, because all of us would like a fairy
godmother to come in, wave a wand and say, "Poof."
or, "Shazam! (cloud of pink smoke) You're a
success." When in fact we make it happen.
Watching my sons across the table tonight I
felt happy about my family. They are funny,
intelligent, talented and loving people.
Have an I'm-a-lucky-person-to-know-you day.
And a Happy Birthday shout out to Suzanne,
my sweet friend.
