Father Christmas

 I fell in love with this poem so much,
had to illustrate it, done in quache on illustration board :) 

"Father Christmas" 10x20"
 media: quache
artist: Darcy Gerdes (c) 2010
Click to enlarge~

Father Christmas

"The long velvet robe, trimmed in mink, provides swift movement from place to place . . . Antique sleigh bells & braided cords worn on his pouch signify hope . . . Twigs of evergreen decorating his beret & staff represent the harbinger of spring . . . The Bag of Switches slung over his shoulder provides children with a incentive to be good or else...

Wherever Father Christmas goes, he brings the Magic & Beauty of Christmas with Him. ..

Merry Christmas to all!~ 

"Father Christmas"  greeting card:

 by Artist: Darcy Gerdes

http://www.cafepress.com/darcygerdes.331406135

Greeting cards are for more than holidays; they are a great way to express yourself and to keep in touch with friends and family. A personal note on a beautiful card will make a lasting impression and a touching keepsake.

 

Available in your choice of paper stock. High quality, chlorine and acid free matte paper consisting of 30% post consumer waste and 50% total recycled fiber. Twelve point, one-sided glossy paper. Full color/full bleed. Twenty cards per package/envelopes included. Measures 5" X 7" great for framing!

Merry Christmas, Darcy

"Art is a Pigment Of Your Imagination"
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ps. I have tried to find the "Father Christmas" author
& give credit, but so far no luck. If anyone does, please let me know . . .