Remember the plaques I made for Henry and Ellis before they were born? Well, this tradition gets hard to keep up with when you have more kids! I really wanted to have them done before Samuel was born, but his early arrival (and life in general) got in the way of my plans. For a while, we thought we were going to have to name him Samu instead of Samuel. We couldn't help but question our name choice and wonder if this kid would really be worthy of 6 letters! My parents saved the day and took care of EVERYTHING while I finished up painting.* Hooray! They are finished and hanging over little Sam's crib, and I think they'll suit him rather well. I guess he's worth it after all. :)
* Credit to Patric Hudson's Circus Alphabet book (1954) for the inspiration for the drawings. I can't draw anything without looking at a picture.
P.S. Can I make an amendment to Ben's original baby post? Yes, we like the idea that there are so many great Samuels in the world's history, which I think makes it a very solid name. But in my mind, he is named after only 2 Samuels: Samuel Smith (such an amazing, quietly-yet-fiercely strong man), and my personal version of the character Samuel Hamilton from Steinbeck's East of Eden. I know he's not even a real person, but in my heart he is one of the most real people I know, in many ways the epitome of what a real man should be. And somehow, from the beginning, I have felt strongly that this sweet little boy is going to grow up to be just a really GOOD man.
Ben's opinion on Hamilton may differ, and that's okay I guess.
8 comments:
INCREDIBLE, like always. And I love love love that he's named after Samuel Hamilton. Love.
Wow Jenn...I mean, really wow! You are soo dang creative and driven! I love that idea and I'm so jealous I hadn't thought of it! Seriously---work of art!
Absolutely darling, Jenn! So glad you got them done and hung! What a lot of work, but a great treasure for you and the kids. We need to catch up . . . hope to call tomorrow if I can!
Super cute! I love the vintage-y illustrations.
Beautiful, as all your pieces of work! So glad you got them all done - it's such a great feeling :)
Seriously, your talent and creativity know no bounds! Those are so darling.
So very impressed--especially since you finished all this with a newborn at home and company in town! I've got to ask you how you do the wood burning. Great work!
Love these. They're so bright and beautiful. Can't wait to see them in person!
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