This is a drawing that I made a couple of months ago. It's a very special image for me because it features my lovely wife Cath, and also because it was drawn on the day that we found out that we were expecting our first child. That's right, we're having a baby!
We went out for a meal that night, and as I looked across the table at Cath there was something so vulnerable in her expression that I just thought to myself 'I have to record this in some way'. I snapped a picture of her on my phone, and made the drawing when I got home. I know it may seem odd that for such a happy time with such exciting news, the image is so subdued, somber even, but for me it captures something very special about that night. There was lots of smiles and happiness later of course, but I think we were both struck in that moment that night by the sudden feeling of responsibility. I don't often make such autobiographical pictures, but I was pleased that in this case I made the effort.
9 comments:
How touching! Gorgeous image. Congratulations to you both!
Good work son! Congrats
Hi- I'm a big fan of your work and read your blog a lot. Just wanted to say congratulations to you and your lovely wife- babies are a blessing!
Thanks very much folks - I appreciate your comments.
Congrats man!
Well done fella.
Hi Barry, I was a year below you at uni and always loved your style of work. Just wanted to say congratulations on your baby news! Hope your wife is keeping well- if she is anything like I was she'll be constantly hungry!
Hi Barry, it's Tom. Found your blog! You didn't tell me you were expecting a baby... secret keeper! Well done yourself.
Thanks all you crazy guys!
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