Ready or Not....
Well, Dear Readers, here it is the Fortieth edition of my Annual Christmas Card.... every year since 1983 I have drawn and printed and sent to friends and family a Seasonal card! Yes, Christmas is long gone, but it takes a long time to get all the details right. And given the time constraints of employment and occasional illness it has rarely been completed by Christmas. And if it is Late as usual... then perhaps it is really right on time! At any rate, there are always dozens of additional tweaks and shadows and touch-ups that could be added, but I have to stop somewhere. So this is it! As always, it is 8.5 x 11 inches, pen and ink and watercolor on watercolor board drawn to actual size and color copied. The theme is always the events of the past year woven into an illustration, almost always with a letter to capture the theme.
Dear Betsy, the card is stunning! Such a joy ti see your artistry. I have no doubt that for every recipient it is well worth the wait.
ReplyDeleteAnd although all the christmasdecorations are stored away by now until next december, I feel that it offers a little Christmas sparke to anyone who sees it. I know I felt like that when I first saw it.
But other than that, every year since 1983? That makes it a grand jubilee. It is quite an achievement!
Huibrecht
It’s amazing Betsy! Such a great way to capture the events of the year and fun for your friends and family to recieve.
ReplyDeleteLovely as always and a wonderful tradition. ❤
ReplyDeleteBonito trabajo!!!
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