I did it. ALL on the IPad. Success!

It wouldn't have been my choice to use this long horizontal format, but it's what my client requested. I didn't mind. As long as I had a chance to make it all happen on the IPad, I was Focused!

She wanted the invitation to fit the horizontal 4" x 8", emphasizing the man's white tuft of hair coming out of his left side, including the 40.5, and in the style of a black/white picture that she sent me. And Very specific instructions as to Color and Design. So the design of this picture isn't mine. I just did the Caricature-Silhouette and, yes this is the best part, I did all the IPad manipulations. This was my perfect for my first official IPad job. Because I could focus on the IPad. I was pleased that I was able to follow all her directions as well as draw the Caricature on the IPad.

Of course, I had to cover over my client's personal information before showing you the Artwork. to protect their privacy:

and I already have another digital Caricature job to handle in the Studio. Much more complicated, though. So I probably won't do it All on the IPad. Still, I feel empowered. I am looking forward to using the IPad whenever it would be appropriate.

Just some simple pictures drawn at a calm Communion. This was an unpretentious Party ~ everybody knew each other ~ close-family.

Made me wonder about the sense of self that we develop within our own families. It seems to be something that is encouraged for a good solid childhood. What I really liked about this party was how un-self-conscious the people were ~ how comfortable in the group.

But would we feel more confident with ourselves if we only stayed within our close-knit family? Because we would be automatically accepted as One of the Group? Or perhaps less confident? Because we would only know the opinions of one family? Would our child-personality be our label for Life? And most of all, could we change as we grow?

Based on my own experience, we get whatever family we're born into. Whatever circumstances that is. And we grow and develop within those circumstances. Some people are born into neatly trimmed gardens. Some people tossed out like wildflowers. Others have to find their way through a dark forest. But it all comes down to the same thing. To find out why Our Creator made us the way we really are.

People of all ages Enjoy Party Caricatures. So Much Fun.

These guys were a blast:

She seemed like a very nice lady. So many people to meet briefly as they pass into my line of vision for a few minutes:

And I was interested in these people. They felt like they were the ones that had it all together:

This is the sort of stuff I see. My day is great. What a blessing to be confronted this This:

Oh, this is too cute. Fascinating:

As I was leaving my gig, saying goodbye to my client, he asked if I watched Soap Operas on tv. Bcause the beautiful girl that I drew with the glasses is Destiny from 'One Life to Live'.

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And here are some other pictures that I drew at this Family Party for a woman's 82th Birthday. I wonder if you can see the Love that I felt was so much a part of this family. It was amazing to be there.

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