He did it, he captured our Crumb at three. I'll cherish this drawing forever, a time where she is so perfectly sweet, funny, adoring of us, and full of whimsical wonder.
One day, she will realize how lucky she is to have such a talented Papa. I tell her every day.
[Charcoal/Chalk Drawing by Sean Patrick McArdle]

Oh that is just so wonderful, really beautiful.
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Absolutely beautiful. You will cherish that forever!
ReplyDeleteThis is the sweetest post.
ReplyDeleteThis is the most beautiful drawing....she is one very lovely little crumb.....xv
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible memory for her to cherish forever. That is the ultimate gift of love from a Daddy to his little one. Just beautiful!
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Judith~
how romantic. not only did he capture a moment in time, he captured her soul on paper. any artist knows that is to be savored.
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He is so incredibly talented. The eyes almost brought tears to my eyes, you know?! Gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteHow special! Love it.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, this is absolutely exquiite Mel. What a talented man you have by your side (which O know you know). Just beautiful, words fail me. XO
ReplyDeleteIt's stunning. Your little crumb is very lucky to have the papa she does, and I'm sure she'll treasure this her entire life.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...this is stunning! xox
ReplyDeleteThis is pure magic. I'm teary-eyed. To see how a father sees his daughter, it melts my heart.
ReplyDeleteuh...um...stutter...stutter...I had no idea your hubby was so incredibly talented. wow. I am speechless, what a gorgeous capture and now? I really, really want him to draw my girls....wow. Thank you for sharing it with us hun.
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Melis
So beautiful. You and Crumb are both pretty lucky, I imagine. :)
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness. i am just in awe of such skill.
ReplyDeleteWhat a keepsake. Oh my. This is something that will be treasured forever. So happy it happened for all three of you!
ReplyDeleteStunning. I don't even know what to say. The talent, the soul, the beauty of it all. Your family will always amaze me.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful drawing, how incredibly talented. I hear that it's really difficult to capture children too...
ReplyDeleteWow! She looks so beautiful!!! =) Lovely drawing!!
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It's beautiful! Looks like Napa is doing wonders for the whole family :)
ReplyDeleteUnbelievable! This is truly AMAZING! I am in awe.
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ReplyDeleteWow beyond gorgeous. What a beauty the crumb is and what talent your hubby has!
ReplyDeletexo Trina
Beautiful. And Crumb also has a talented mama too who shares beauty every day.
ReplyDeleteDearest Mel,
ReplyDeleteMagic. Simply magical is Sean. His photos, his paintings, his drawings ALL have a soul~~ The Crumb is captured on paper in this glimpse time! Enjoy them both as I know you do every second. Love you all and miss you!
xxx
Gorgeous! So talented Sir Sean xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! xxoo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful likeness and capturing of her mood......your husband sure is talented!
ReplyDeleteOh my heart! Absolutely beautiful. LOVE.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely stunning! so special...
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing such a treasure her grandchildren will cherish it. Ox
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Photo.
ReplyDeleteThis is incredible!! His talent blows me away.
ReplyDeleteThe little Crumb's face in this portraiture is so perfect and clear that it almost looks like a photograph!
ReplyDeleteYour husband is so gifted. I can only imagine all of his future artwork as the little Crumb continues to blossom.
Mandy