Monday, 8 December 2008

Dear Jackie....

I've had a letter from the elderly chap I drew last week saying how much he and his wife love the drawings, and thanking me. He was nervous before he met me but said that his misgivings were entirely misplaced, as my confidence, good humour, talent and friendliness assuaged all his fears! He said that he thought he would feel vulnerable once he was naked but that was not the case and at no point did he feel uncomfortable which speaks volumes for my manner. He found it a remarkable experience and one that he will never forget.

I'm touched that he has taken the time to write to me, and touched by his words.......

12 comments:

Frequent Traveler said...

Jackie,
Very sweet of him ! And I bet it was written by hand too, rather than an e-mail ! The old-fashioned courtesies are heart-warming.

Jackie Adshead said...

Loving Annie - Yes, it was! And yes they are.

nitebyrd said...

Jackie, it definitely speaks volumes on your artistic bearing. You are a professional yet emotional artist. How talented you are is so inspiring for me.

Jackie Adshead said...

Nitebyrd - Aw, thanks......

Trixie said...

Very very touching! What a lovely thing for him to do!

Spiky Zora Jones said...

Oh sweetie, it does day lots about you. The true professiosnal that you are is displayed with your words and movements.

You rock sweets.

Jackie Adshead said...

Trixie - yes, it was....

Jackie Adshead said...

Spiky - Thankyou.

Indi said...

That is 'Lovely' a nice man with a heart to say thank you. You got it girl ... and inspiring with it.

Jackie Adshead said...

Indigo - yes it was lovely of him, and thanks!

Joanna Cake said...

LOL... Well, having met you, I can vouch for your very calm and gentle manner which Im sure is a huge asset in that situation :)

Jackie Adshead said...

Having my cake - Mmm..... I'm not sure that those who know me well would call me "calm and gentle" but if I gave you that impression, who am I to argue....?!!!!! LOL