Saturday, January 13, 2007

Random acts of kindness



I'm always amazed when someone goes out of their way to do something nice for me. We have become so desensitized to other people these days, we try to shut ourselves off from the world and concentrate on ourselves.

I talked about Colorfix paper in a thread in an art forum and a friend who I have met through that forum is sending me a piece to try. I can't access this paper in Canada (that I know of) so would have to mailorder from the USA. But before investing dollars in the paper, I'd like to try a piece first. This random act of kindness is truly appreciated. She didn't have to go out of her way to do this for a virtual stranger, but she did and I will wait for it to arrive impatiently and plan what I will draw on it with coloured pencil.

Today is my youngest daughter's birthday. This sketch was done when she was about two from a tiny reference image. It was an image that was taken at a preschool group that she attended. They had a photographer, perhaps the school photographer on loan, and young madam obviously did NOT want to participate. This expression was the result. It speaks volumes.

4 comments:

Jeanette Jobson said...

Thanks Robin. Yes technology has removed borders and introduced us to the world in so many ways.

"JeanneG" said...

The drawing of your daughter is so sweet. Has she seen it yet?

Making A Mark said...

Great drawing Jeanette! Now where can you hang it?

Jeanette Jobson said...

Yes, Jeanne, my daughter has seen it,the original reference is one of her favourites.

The Pout hasn't a home yet, but is sure to find one soon.