Monday, March 16, 2009

This is not a painting

Well, things got more complicated last week with the birth of our first daughter. Actually she is (obviously) beautiful, but a handful that didn't come with an off switch, so I will have to work harder to find time for my artwork. She will surely be a good muse as she grows and her artist mother and I are already teaching her the basics of color theory, composition using the Golden mean, chiaroscuro, fat over lean, etc. She will be an uber-artist.

27 comments:

Brian said...

Congratulations!
I really enjoy visiting your blog.

Vikram said...

She is so cute.....Congratulations!!!!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!!! She's adorable. Our second daughter is only three months old so I can relate. You are in for an exciting adventure, and it will be worth every minute!

A. Riabovitchev said...

Congratulations!
She is very Beautiful!:o)

Pointpusher said...

A masterpiece. Congratulations.

Unknown said...

Congratulations! Our first is coming in a few months and I hope he or she is as cute as your adorable baby girl. Enjoy fatherhood!

Jules said...

I love visiting your blog and todays visit was especially uplifting! Congratulations on your magnum opus!!

LHD said...

Congratulations! Beautiful daughter, she is so cute.

Michael Naples said...

I know what you mean. My 10 month old daughter already knows the anatomy of a cast shadow and has had extensive time studying reflection and refraction. Yours is super cute. I have another on the way and literally paint at night when the house is sleeping. It's the only way since I work full-time. Enjoy every moment.

Studio Gal Shannon said...

Wonderful for you and Natalie. This is where the test of your real creativity begins - figuring out how to fit in painting now. Life will definitely be different from here on out.

From the voice of experience.

Anonymous said...

Congrats to you and Natalie from everyone at the Gallery. Can't wait to see her first drawings.

Jorge Restrepo H. said...

Well done, too.
Congratulations!

Brian Cutler said...

Congrats Dave! Are you sure you're old enough to be having kids?

Yes, I'm sure she'll grow up to be an uber-artist... or a country music star.

kittens said...

I love that picture. Penny is so darling.

Bryan Lefler said...

Congrats Dave! You are correct, Sir, she is beautiful. You are going to have a ball. Once babies realize they're not going to die at every second of the day they become quite enjoyable. Watch out for when she first smiles. You'll truly be wrapped around her tiny little finger.

SEILER said...

WOW, congrats David, she is very beautiful!!!! Daughters are wonderful!

TSL said...

So wonderful, so beautiful, I am so happy for you both, and your entire family for that matter, for the new blessing in your lives! Kiss kiss that baby - and take lots of naps when you guys can!

natalie malan said...

woot!!!!!

Tom Scholes said...

Congratulations Mr. Dave. Brilliant composition and edges.

tayete said...

Congratulations!
Mmmmm...my own experience tells me she'll love being a wrestler, or an actress, or an economist, before trying art....

In any case, welcome aboard, and say farewell to your free spare time!

Jamin LeFave said...

This has been your greatest masterpiece yet.

Gregory Becker said...

Your daughter is so blessed to have artists as parents. My daughter Sarah is 3 now and her skills as an artist are mind blowing. You should see the way she defends it. One day I tried to make a suggestion to her and she silenced me with a 'talk to the hand' gesture. I'm glad she did too. That painting has been on the refrigerator for a year now. It's beautiful.

adebanji said...

congratulations!!!!!Mine is coming in June!

Omem said...

Contratulations

Thomas Fluharty said...

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET, sorry but this is the best image on the site. Congrats my friend~ warmly~T

Anonymous said...

Cute nose! Congrats.

Unknown said...

she is so beautiful.. god bless her always..