A collection of doodles with a bit of commentary by RICK GREEN - your cartooning friend

Friday, May 29, 2009

Dog Fight

Candi contacted me about creating an illustration of her husband for their 34th wedding anniversary on May 31st.


She wrote me and said... "I would like you to do a drawing for me if possible. I know you hate drawing machines, but this one would have to have an airplane in it—a 45 year old Beechcraft Bonanza P-35."

Well, yes, I don't like drawing machines, but I like helping a couple of love birds celebrate their special day. I suggested the idea of sitting her hubby up in a desperate dog fight with the infamous Red Baron. I had fun searching the internet for images of the plane of the famed Germany pilot. There were even a few Snoopy pics that came up in the search.

I found this illustration of a dog fight and I really liked the clouds, so I decided to try and mimic them in my illustration.

Here's what I put together. Candi liked it. She said, " I received the drawing today and it’s perfect. My daughters also think it’s great (I emailed them the copy you sent me), and I’m sure my husband will love it. I’m going to try to get it framed before Sunday, but if I don’t, I’ll give it to him as is and frame it later. You really did a fantastic job. Thank you so much."

That's the kind of report I love to read! Reading things like "Perfect", "fantastic job" help this poor tender ego of mine. Mark Twain once said, "I can live for two months on a good compliment." Unfortunately for me I can only make it to the next day on a good one. I'm constantly needing image support.

Thank you Candi for your kind words, and for trusting me to help celebrate your anniversary. Congratulations on 34 years of marriage. Call me again when you make 68, and in the mean time, keep an eye on the sky!

9 comments:

Andi said...

Tag, you're it

http://movingon2008.blogspot.com/2009/05/tag-oh-no-im-it.html

Laura ~Peach~ said...

do my eyes decieve me or are their TWO eggies in this??? I love this one :) i cant wait to hear what her hubby thinks!!

Reddirt Woman said...

I'm surprised that you didn't figure out to put eggy in the Red Baron's plane doing his best imitation of that famous aviator.

Great job, once again...

RDW...

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Unknown said...

Well, he's very camera shy, so no pictures, but he really likes it. I framed it in a pewter color frame that really picks up the color in the clouds. It'll be the center of our 'wall of fame' as soon as I get things moved around a bit. Thanks so much Rick. You truly did a fantastic job on this and helped me give my husband a one of a kind surprise.

grammie of 5 said...

That's a great drawing. My question is though, What is an eggy.

Rick said...

To Grammie Three Times Over: Kathy, how many years have you known me and we've never discussed Eggy. Look for something that looks like a tiny oval with arms and legs. He's there somewhere.

Ivanhoe said...

Very cool, Rick. I think you did a great job to capture the clouds as well :o)

sandy said...

What a wonderful illustration. You did a great job on this.