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Remembering My Grandpa William E. Havens

                                               He always went by Bill. youngest out of five children, my grandpa had to leave his junior year  at Willis High School to help his dad with the farm.  My grandpa became a second father to my dad and the only grandpa to the four of us kids.  He was a modest man who loved to sail, fish and farm.  He was an Electrician by trade, working for the local telephone company.  It will be twenty seven years ago today June 28, 1987, that he left us, passing away too soon at the age of 72.
                                               He truly was one of a kind and I miss him.  I did a piece of artwork back in the summer of 2006 ,remembering him on the farm with the barn he and his father built in the background. My one and only grandpa!

                                                        " Our Grandpa's Heaven "

Where My Dad Worked When I Was A Little Girl...

                                                 You could say my dad has done so much in his lifetime.  He often speaks about his days at "Humphries" in Delaware, Ohio.  Although he has worked as a "Chief Of Police" in Sunbury, Ohio and on The Ohio State Highway Patrol, his days as a Mechanic has been the fullest.
  Music, wood working and painting have always been his hobbies but he is good at them too.
                                                 Recently, a lady posted this on "You Know You Are From Delaware When" picture of the car dealership.  It first was at this place on the corner of Central Ave before it was moved out on U.S 23.   I am proud of all my dad has done.  I guess it shows...

Sunday Marked The Birthday Of The Church

                           Some of my favorite buildings to paint are the old churches, I love them because they represent a time when life on Sunday was innocent. "Family Time" meant something special.  Those are the best memories of all!  Happy Birthday To God's House!

                                                                   Pastel, 1989, SJW-H

" One Beautiful Couple"

                 Designing portraits is one of my favorite art  projects of all.  I have been working on a portrait ideal for Schizz and his family of his parents.  I like how he entitled the photo he blogged  "One Beautiful Couple" It is very appropriate .  It took me a while to figure out where the picture was taken.  It was in of course in 1946 and photographed inside a car.  I thought about making the illustration of their wedding photograph and their latest pictures together.  Somewhat what I did for my parents.
                 It feels sorta awkward without Schizz to help me design it.  I like approval before beginning any project, even when I begin, to make sure that is what is expected.  Being over six hundred miles apart.  It is very difficult .   One day it would be so very wonderful to see him.  I guess him coming here to confirm any feelings, any invite or communication would help my family believe that Schizz would really want me to see him , otherwise to them, I would be bothering  him and I don't want to do that.   I have too much respect and love for Schizz and my folks, so I'll just wait until he comes to see me and I will feel better going to Massachusetts.
                Sounds a little simple,  but its the little things that mean so much! So Schizz, I'd feel better if we were working on your parents picture together.  The door is always open here, I truly care about you and your family.  Love you so!

               

Their Wedding Picture

                       I didn't go today because I wasn't up to it, but it looks like things went well...maybe too well..I don't know they look a little worn-out.  Conrats to Steve and Dorothy Hutchison.
                           About Time You Two!

The Sacred Heart Of Jesus.

              Among my pedants, I have "The Sacred Heart Of Jesus" .  It is one of my favorites!

After Sixteen Years It's About Time!

                  My late husband's brother and his girlfriend are finally getting married  tomorrow after knowing each other and sharing a daughter together..gosh, sixteen years..waited long enough?  I do hope they have a wonderful life together in Tennessee.  Their daughter is in between my son's age and daughter's age  and played together when my husband was alive.  Seems so very long ago.
                  His fiance seems very nice and can keep him on a leash (Ha-Ha).  Those who have known him, know that he'd have to be on a leash  or a cage.   I'm just kidding, he really has changed for the better.
                  My best to them and I hope the weather will be ok, seeing that we are in for some bad storms.
                                                            Congrats to the happy couple!

Looking At Galleries

                 Still, so much work to do..I finished sending out e-mail submissions to Greeting Card Companies looking for artists.  Today I poured through just a forth of a list of Art Galleries.  Too few local.  re-writing Query letters, bios and such.  I feel so overwhelmed and have to start slowly, boy do I feel like a rusty hinge. I have three more books to go over.  Anyway, my artwork is piling up that I need to photograph, its amazing how much written material I need to read just to do things legally for illustrators/ artists like myself and potential clients(commissioned work for businesses) but its the right way, just wish I was a little smarter to grasp all of it.
                 For any other artist, I do recommend the books "Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market, How to sell" , "Business and Legal Forms For Illustrators" by  Crawford, "Legal Guide For The Visual Artist"  by Crawford and " Pricing & Ethical Guidelines for Graphic Artist Guild Handbook".  These are very helpful!

Sending Out Resumes..

            Last night and today I have been working on my artwork and sending out resumes.  I sent out ten resume via e-mail so far, so far about two are no-goes.   I am going to try sending out about ten a day.  They are to Card Companies looking for commissioned artist.  So far so good...