Artisty-types.
My wife and I getting divorced, and she is granted temporary custody while the courts decide where they will ultimately go. I live in Philadelphia, she is soon to live in Oregon, so my two daughters will be far away from me. And this Christmas will be their first without me.
I am writing a short Christmas story, describing all the heroic adventures Daddy (me) embarks on to make Christmas so awesome - and "explaining" why I won't be with them this year.
I am in dire need of spot illustrations. I need ten of them to be exact, so if you can possibly draw a little bit for me - color or black and white - I would be very grateful. This book will really be something special for my girls.
Not to worry, you'll have a good time drawing lots of weird gloopy monsters and globby creatures out to destroy Christmas - and me stopping them, of course.
Please PM me or email me at locustsofdeath@googlemail.com if you can help. Cheers.
Jeez, I've been kind of in a daze all day - that first sentence should read "My wife and I are getting divorced, and she is granted temporary custody of our daughters while the courts decide where they will ultimately go."
I guess that's not a good way to advertise my writing, all of those errors...
Two down, eight to go.
Cheers to whoever stickied this. I appreciate it.
This is a horrible nightmare. Hang in there, Locusts. If I could draw, I would help you out.
Locusts, I'll do one of the drawings for you.
filip
I'll do a picture for you. Keep your chin up mate.
I'm so sorry to hear that. Hope you're okay.
I'll take a slot. (I love drawing monsters anyway).
Name the theme, the deadline and consider it done fellow forumite.
I'm in. You know my mail, so just tell me what you want.
I'll help, Matt!
If I had an artistic molecule in my body, I'd offer my services. As it as, all I can manage is a virtual (entirely manly, platonic etc.) hug. Miserable news.
Whatever you need.
Sorry to hear that Locust, I'm seeing George tonight will pass this on to him.
Hope things workout for all four of you, PM me if you need to moan/rant/let of steam?call someone names.
P'Huff
Quote from: TordelBack on 16 August, 2012, 11:41:11 AM
If I had an artistic molecule in my body, I'd offer my services. As it as, all I can manage is a virtual (entirely manly, platonic etc.) hug. Miserable news.
^^^ This. All the best Matt.
And from me.
Losing the love of your life ain't an easy thing.
Feel free to contact me.
Ah, the foul rag and bone shop of the heart.
That's tough and its a great idea to do this for your children. I'm not much of an artist but do dabble a bit and will gladly help if you need any slots filling.
Heart strings pulled, PM if you want owt.
Quote from: locustsofdeath! on 16 August, 2012, 08:48:52 AM
Cheers to whoever stickied this. I appreciate it.
No probs and good luck, I know this story well unfortunately!
I can help with design and layout should you wish. Cheers!
Fair makes my heart glow the way folk here rally round another in his time of need.
Count me in dude, whatever you need mate.
Quote from: Daveycandlish on 16 August, 2012, 04:00:24 PM
Fair makes my heart glow the way folk here rally round another in his time of need.
Thanks to everyone who's offered to help - and to everyone who's offered words of support. I'm truly humbled, thank you all. I am really speechless, I don't know what to say without being cheesy.
I'll contact everyone tonight to get email addresses - I didn't expect this kind of turnout - so we can coordinate. Thank you all so much.
Very sorry to hear that Locusts.
I am more than happy to contribute.
I wouldn't contaminate this fine enterprise with my cack-handed Paintboxery but let me know if you need any heavy lifting, so to speak. I know this will probably a private thing, but do let us know how it turns out.
-Stephen
Lovely Locusts, a finer guy you couldn't wish to meet. We're all thinking about you (and your silly hats,) take care fella!
Locusts, you told me the other day, in an unrelated conversation, that you were unaware i drew things. My artistic ability is untested and certainly not appropriate for this project, but you shouldnt be shocked that this board sticks together like this. We're your mates, oh young swarming pest, and we're here for you in whatever way we can be. Best of luck with the book- which i'll definately leave to those who have proven skills- hope it works out, and as buttonmoon says, if you need any heavy lifting...
SBT
Sorry to hear that Locust.
Best wishes to you, it must be a hard and horrible time.
I'm a bit bobbins but will gladly help if you are struggling,as a child/fat adult of divorce myself it would be a pleasure to cheer some kids up.
You see? This is why I love this forum. You guys know how to stick together when it counts.
I'm really, really sorry to hear of your troubles, Locusts. Pencil sharpened and ready to draw!
Been busy packing for my move, but tonight I'm going to pm everyone so we can get started. Once again, thank you all!
Only just noticed this, otherwise I'd have posted sooner.
You probably have enough people signed up, but I'm in if you need me. Sending my thoughts to you at this difficult time.
If you've got room for one more, then let me know Locusts.
Only just saw this - what a shitty thing to happen to your family, Matt. Really sorry to hear about your woes, anything to chip in or help out, I'll do.
Matt that sucks, so sorry to hear this. A lovely idea for your kids, if you still need pencil monkeys I'll help if I can. Chin up man.
This forum is truly a magnificent place....
LoD, I'll proof-read for ya ;-)
I only just read this. Doubt I can be any help but all the best to you locust and all those involved in this.
Really sorry to here this :(
I'd be more than happy to lend a hand with this book o' yours!
Sorry dude. Went through all that nonsense myself and it ain't easy but just to let you know, it does get better.