Trimming the Tree

Trimming the Tree

1995
Pen and ink
5" x 6"

In 1995 we bought a house and acquired a dog, Tasha (we already had a cat, Nani). To celebrate our new domesticity, I decided to make a "family portrait," with the youths previously seen in Pleasant Surprises standing-in for Julie and myself. However, I wasn't really pleased with the results; I think this is one of the weaker pieces in the series.

More Christmas Card illustrations:

Ho Ho...uh oh Hey, Jesus Is a Lightbulb! Pleasant Surprises The Creche Trimming the Tree Stringing the Lights Cookies for Santa Welcoming the Newborn Hanging the Stockings Singing Carols Reading the Christmas Story Early Risers Santa's Treat O Tannenbaum Snowhorse
Hidden Cities: Raissa The Seduction of Adam and EveSans Souci Early Risers Hero Rachel's Menagerie Laugher Serenade Sci-Fi game concepts CentaurParish Magazine illustrationsCindy Throws Carl and Hilda Animal Pirates PuddleglumLove In the 90s A Day At the Beach Road Rage Verdi Cries Bobabilicops Censorship Media Storm The Pusher Overkill The Portrait Elder Air Elvis At the Pump Television, Drug of the Nation Happy Holidays