To my wonderful Dad!

[dizzojay]

This post is dedicated to my Dad, without whom Dapplegrey Art, my animal art business, and my love of art in general would not exist.

I came across these photos of his artwork in an old album a while back, and decided  that Father's Day was an ideal time to share them with the world.

He's my staunchest support, my most honest critic and my inspiration, and his artwork should be seen but never was because he gave up his dream to support mine.




This is a caricature of Gary Lineker, a famous England Footballer from the 80s/90s


Caricatures of Lester Piggott and John McCricick, two of the UK's most famous horseracing personalities

A lovely little image that shows what a neat and ordered eye my dad has (one aspect where I really DON'T take after him!!!)

Comments

[tifaching.livejournal.com]

These are all fantastic. I can see where you got your talent from!

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I think it's a curious mixture of genetics, wanting to be like someone you admire and knowledgeable encouragement. All I know is that any artistic ability I do have probably wouldn't exist if it wasn't for him!

I'm really glad you liked them!

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

These are great, Jane, love the caricatures, I could recognise their subjects instantly! I got my artistic bent from my Mum.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thanks Amb, I think they're fab! It just goes to show how it definitely helps if there is a creative gene in the family!

[si-star-x.livejournal.com]

His art is wonderful. I love yours too, I was just looking through your website again. ^_^ Some lovely pictures of various pets and animals, and I was particuarly amused by your painting of the garden ornament... hehe. ♥

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Our styles are different, but I've always loved his caricatures; a specialism I've never really got into. I'm so glad you enjoyed them too!

Did you mean the grey horse garden ornament? If you did; he's sitting on my front porch as we speak :)

[auntmo9.livejournal.com]

These are wonderful! I am always awed and humbled by artistic talent, because I have none myself.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I feel that way about people who can play beautiful music - I don't have an atom of musical talent in my body!!!

I'm so glad you enjoyed Dad's work. It deserves to be seen :)