Hold on to something because I'm about to brag a little. If you don't like it, tough luck, mister!
From time to time, this website has featured artwork from my oldest daughter, Rebecca. Usually, it was in the context of an "I'm worried about the Kids" post, and many people commented, or emailed that I shouldn't be worried about her artwork. I assured most that I certainly was NOT worried about her artwork, and in fact there was something cooking in relation to this.
Well, now I am proud, VERY proud to be able to tell you that the first published book featuring illustrations by my daughter has now been released.
The pictures below show the cover (left), and also author Deb Wolf (of "Counting My Blessings" fame) with my daughter Rebecca holding one of the first books printed.
Deb is the wife of one of Pastors, and we have known her since Rebecca was an infant. In fact, she used to hold the infant Rebecca in church if my parents weren't at our service while my wife and I played the music for our contemporary service. When Rebecca suddenly developed the ability to draw, she drew COUNTLESS pictures for Deb...and thus the relationship was born!
This book, and story, has been a dream of Deb's for some time and my wife and I are very happy that Rebecca has been able to help her realize a portion of this dream. Plus, we are overflowing with pride! Have I mentioned that, yet?
Here are a couple of the pen and pencil illustrations that were made for this book.
To order your very own copy of the book, you have a couple of options:
1) Click the Amazon link on the right side of this page!
2) Contact the author directly at "Counting My Blessings" thus saving her the Amazon commission...plus you can get an autographed copy!
To learn more about the book, click here.
Congratulations Deb and Rebecca! I'm very proud of you!
Yippeeeee!!!! That is so awesome and very exciting! Congratulations!
Posted by: abunslife | November 04, 2008 at 09:11 AM
SO very very very awesome. Congratulations to you all!!
Posted by: MP | November 04, 2008 at 09:50 AM
Oh my word! It's a good thing I know you're an honest kind of guy, because otherwise I'd never have believed that your daughter had created those drawings ---- they're so detailed! and professional! and imaginative! and. . . and. . . mature! I really am blown away by her talent and am so excited for her opportunity to share her talent.
Posted by: rebecca | November 04, 2008 at 11:09 AM
That is very cool and boy can she draw! I was a bit of an artist in high school and early college and could never draw as well as she can when I was her age. Tell her congratulations and keep up the awesome work!
Posted by: Tyler @ Building Camelot | November 04, 2008 at 01:35 PM
Oh dude, that's AWESOME! Congratulations Rebecca!
Posted by: Shutter Bitch | November 04, 2008 at 03:04 PM
Congratulations to our special granddaughter and a Happy Birthday to her Dad today.
Posted by: Rebecca's Grandpa & Gregg's Dad | November 04, 2008 at 03:37 PM
What a talented daughter you have.
Congratulations!
Posted by: Zoe Feast | November 05, 2008 at 08:57 AM
Gregg - Remember me? (Kim's barbie playing friend??!?!) I am so thrilled for you all - especially for Rebecca! Last time I saw her she was riding her mommy's back like a horse while she was pregnant with her soon to be baby sister! Now she's illustrating books and growing up so beautifully! WOW! I would like to ask for some advice from you & Rebecca on her talent. My daughter has been artistically inclined since 18 months - now being 7. Its seeming to be her gift, passion & outlet. How did you help her develop her skills and grow? Job beautifully done Rebecca (and parents)!
Posted by: Cheryl Pieper-Lima | November 05, 2008 at 01:33 PM
Nice article and review. I've bookmarked site for future use. Thanks for great info.
Your daughter is very talented!
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