'One For The Kids' (for magnus073's nieces) by Heathcroft
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Many of you will know my good friend and namesake Dave (Magnus073). He made a picture for me this week which was really something special, and he is always ready to help anyone here. One of those rare unselfish people, always putting other people first, he looks after his sister who isn't in the best of health and dotes on his three young nieces.
As a 'thank you' I thought it would be fun to do something for his young nieces and also a bit different from my usual 'Castle fare'. I'd like to introduce some of the characters of 'The Hollowbridge Heroes', a book I am currently re-working. It was first published in the UK 10 years ago and now needs updating. (You may need to zoom in to see the verse). Here is the first character....
Melvin Molesworthy sighed contentedly, sat back in his tattered old armchair, and buttered another crumpet.
Although it was a baking summer's afternoon outside, within Melvin's small neat home, with it's shuttered and curtained single window, it might have been a cold winter's evening.
In the open hearth, a log was burning merrily away. A toasting fork with a fresh crumpet attached rested above the embers, while a kettle simmered on the little stove in the corner, ready to replenish the large brown teapot on the table. All was well with the world in Melvin's eyes, for all was well with Melvin.
These were the times that Melvin loved best. Being in a dim, firelit warm room with the world safely shut out. Away from the hustle and bustle of daily village life. Most important of all was the luxury of being away from the sun.
Melvin hated daylight of any sort, being a mole with very weak eyes and skin that tended to burn very easily. He wore a pair of coke-bottle-end type thick wire framed glasses to read with, and he covered himself up well when he was forced by necessity into the light.
These forays into the real world were, unfortunately for Melvin, unavoidable. They were warranted by his job as the sole news reporter for the Hollowbridge Weekly Gazette.
This post, albeit not the ideal one for such a shy, nocturnal soul as Melvin, was the only one which let the little mole fulfil his passion for writing. He was particularly obsessed with poetry. For under his alias as 'A. Bard', the editor occasionally allowed the inclusion of his peculiar dabblings. To have one of his works printed in the Hollowbridge Gazette was a great source of joy for Melvin. He hoped one day to be given a wider audience. A small regular column perhaps, or even a book.
He finished his third crumpet, took a slurp of hot sweet tea, and settled back to check his afternoon's work. Settling his spectacles on his nose more comfortably, and putting his slippered feet on a stool, Melvin returned to his final draft. He held it very closely to his pointed face as he began to read.....
Melvin sat back and rubbed his watering eyes. They were always watering and he promised himself for the third time that day to see about getting some new spectacles.
He put down the paper, buttered his fourth crumpet, and sighed deeply as he chewed, wondering how long it would be before his major poetic genius would be discovered. An occasional contribution in the the 'Gazette' would not be enough to launch the mole to fame and fortune.
All comments welcome! Thanks for dropping by!
Dave
Previously....
"Dra'ainah's Dream"
As a 'thank you' I thought it would be fun to do something for his young nieces and also a bit different from my usual 'Castle fare'. I'd like to introduce some of the characters of 'The Hollowbridge Heroes', a book I am currently re-working. It was first published in the UK 10 years ago and now needs updating. (You may need to zoom in to see the verse). Here is the first character....
Melvin Molesworthy sighed contentedly, sat back in his tattered old armchair, and buttered another crumpet.
Although it was a baking summer's afternoon outside, within Melvin's small neat home, with it's shuttered and curtained single window, it might have been a cold winter's evening.
In the open hearth, a log was burning merrily away. A toasting fork with a fresh crumpet attached rested above the embers, while a kettle simmered on the little stove in the corner, ready to replenish the large brown teapot on the table. All was well with the world in Melvin's eyes, for all was well with Melvin.
These were the times that Melvin loved best. Being in a dim, firelit warm room with the world safely shut out. Away from the hustle and bustle of daily village life. Most important of all was the luxury of being away from the sun.
Melvin hated daylight of any sort, being a mole with very weak eyes and skin that tended to burn very easily. He wore a pair of coke-bottle-end type thick wire framed glasses to read with, and he covered himself up well when he was forced by necessity into the light.
These forays into the real world were, unfortunately for Melvin, unavoidable. They were warranted by his job as the sole news reporter for the Hollowbridge Weekly Gazette.
This post, albeit not the ideal one for such a shy, nocturnal soul as Melvin, was the only one which let the little mole fulfil his passion for writing. He was particularly obsessed with poetry. For under his alias as 'A. Bard', the editor occasionally allowed the inclusion of his peculiar dabblings. To have one of his works printed in the Hollowbridge Gazette was a great source of joy for Melvin. He hoped one day to be given a wider audience. A small regular column perhaps, or even a book.
He finished his third crumpet, took a slurp of hot sweet tea, and settled back to check his afternoon's work. Settling his spectacles on his nose more comfortably, and putting his slippered feet on a stool, Melvin returned to his final draft. He held it very closely to his pointed face as he began to read.....
Melvin sat back and rubbed his watering eyes. They were always watering and he promised himself for the third time that day to see about getting some new spectacles.
He put down the paper, buttered his fourth crumpet, and sighed deeply as he chewed, wondering how long it would be before his major poetic genius would be discovered. An occasional contribution in the the 'Gazette' would not be enough to launch the mole to fame and fortune.
All comments welcome! Thanks for dropping by!
Dave
Previously....
"Dra'ainah's Dream"
Comments (82)
Minda
ohh this is really wonderful and sweet dedi for dave nieces the poem are excellent and of course what can i say about dave his perfect and very understanding..awesome work...
Lunastar
OH this is just so wonderful. The girls will love this I'm sure. I know I did. I love your little critter. I will have to see if I can find your book here for my granddaughter. It is sounds like a charming book. That skin poem is just wonderful. LOL Great work.
magnus073
Dave this is a perfect surprise my friend as I am just coming home from a long trip and needed this to perk me up. You told me about your books you had published and the great characters and I've been dying to see them and show my nieces so this is a extra special treat. I love the Melvin Molesworthy character so much and the poem he wrote is funny and well thought out. What I really like about this scene is the warm and homey feeling I get from it. I think Melvin and I have a lot in common as there is nothing as nice as curling up by the fire under a blanket and reading. Thanks again Dave for this wonderful dedi to my Nieces, and once they are done with their turns getting ready for bed I'll call them in here to see it.
HellKitten
What a sweet dedication to your friend. Excellent job.
renecyberdoc
very well done and also the dedi,to other fantastic people,it really goes to the heart o meet all of you here and exchange greets and art and so on. i would miss it if it weren't this way. greest to you from spain
Darkwish
Amazing work! Great pic!
NekhbetSun
Ohhh Dave ! this is so darn awesome, thoughtful and cute :o) ....you're just oozing talent !!!....I'm very impressed
capelito
Wonderful dedication.
Ravenlady
Lovely work for a great artist! :D
lyron
Very nice work!!
45Cool
Cool work!!!
allnaydi
Great poem, story and drawing Dave - not to forget a wonderful dedication to an equally wonderful person and artist!
Rodma_Hu
Charming.
MagikUnicorn
REALLY AWESOME!
mickeyrony
Hummmm ..... I am very happy for him and his nieces my friend. A great man sees himself in the nobility of his acts and all the love that it give in the neighbourhoods. Cheer and mile mercies still of to have took time to pay a homage to this person and so generous of her time and its fears towards his/her friends. Surely that his/her nieces will adore I have him right fact a small video this morning to return to him was not that ankle of its exploits if you whant to see this video I leave you the link. It is as in a dream and I still thank Dave for amounting his friends MICKEYRONY ((5++)) http://www.megavideo.com/?v=TW9XI559 Hummmm.....Je suis très content pour lui et ses nièces mon ami . Un grand homme se voit dans la noblesse de ses actes et tout l'amour qu'il répend aux alentours . Bravo et mile mercis encore d'avoir prit le temps de rendre un hommage à cette personne et si généreuse de son temps et de ses craintes envers ses amis . Surement que ses nièces vont adorer Je lui ai juste fait un petit video ce matin pour lui rendre ne fusse que la cheville de ses exploits si tu veus voir ce video je te laisse le lien . C'est comme dans un rêve et je remercie encore Dave de me compter de ses amis MICKEYRONY ((5++)) http://www.megavideo.com/?v=TW9XI559
blankfrancine
Excellent drawing and dedi,Dave. cool poetry,too.
LBJ2
Wonderful handwork, Dave. This will bring joy amongst the 3 girls. Lovely and thoughtful. Wonderful dedication to a fantastic personality and artist.+5
efron_241
I see magnus saw it.. that is great.. as it is his gift Top work.. indeed way different than what your other images are. still real you.. as again a lot of work in it !! top
Iceshark39
Fantastic image and wonderful prose! A great dedication to a fantastic artist! Nicely done!
huismus
A wonderful poem! Beautiful artwork Dave!
HADCANCER
nicely done
Sawen
wonderful work and dedication :)
ragouc
Wonderful. Well done.
Sylvia
Ahh!! How ~Lovely~ Sweet, Funny & so Creative... STUNNING!!! Magical Dedication
npauling
A super dedication and so beautifully done. I love the poem on the skin too.
MongusKing
Fantastic render and work my friend!! XCellent!!!
DRAKELOT
Fantastic Dave.
kitzie21
I had no idea you were a 2D artist! I so hate people who are multi-talented :) This is a wonderful picture, a great story and I love the poem about skin. Please give us more of this!
AdamWright
Great job, Dave! It seems your talents are infinite!
NetWorthy
What a wonderful, delightful piece! I couldn't help but think this is a WONDERFUL piece for kids in the 8-11 age range. And of course a big ole kid like ME too LOL! Great job!