Through the years, as my daughter was growing up, I drew her a lot. This was before the days of cell phones, instagram, and publicly documenting everything one’s kid does. I have quite a collection of kid drawings….and some random self-portraits, etc. thrown in.
most of the first year was spent hanging out with me while I painted
sweet moment between dad and daughter
always ready to model for me
You know the drill, drop-replace-drop-replace-
just learning to walk
many days during grad school, I had company while I worked
the year after grad school involved lots of wood chopping while we were housesitting
Sometimes you just have to multi-task
(that’s actually the name of this doll, which goes “wah wah” when you tip it over)
always easier to catch them when they’re asleep
What a great thing when your kids want to help you in the kitchen!
loved those little people and their farms and houses. (unavailable)
Like mother like daughter
everyone’s kid looks like this watching TV, no?
again, probably watching TV…..!
no cats anymore, but still have the memories
two pencils are better than one?
although there really was no balloon, just thought I’d add one
I had the good fortune to have several pregnant models in my classrooms. (unavailable)
drawn from life in Italy, where they are called “tartaruga”. (unavailable)
hmmm, there seems to be a theme going on here
erskinestudio.com 
Some how I found you through the Google gods from an initial search for another artist, Peter de Francia. I love your work. I use tan Arches with charcoal and graphite. Your work excited me at the possibilities. Thank you so much.
Thanks so much for finding me and for your kind comment.
I’m still in the studio a bit – doing pastel drawings and the occasional print.
I confess to neglecting my blog in recent months but I should get back at it!
Best wishes!