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Well, I'm back stateside and can happily report that I had an absolutely wonderful time in London with my daughter, or as I call her, "The Tube Whisperer." (She knows the London underground like nobody I've ever met—certainly no American I've ever met—so I just followed her around like a little puppy.)
I enjoyed many—possibly too many—full English breakfasts, like this one…
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…though in my defense, I did average about 20,000 steps a day.
We visited the Chris Beetles Gallery where we perused stacks of original illustrations—some old, some new, and many of which listed for over £4,000… yikes! (I was VERY careful not to spill my coffee on them and made the easy decision to save money by drawing my own!)
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We enjoyed a pint (or two) at The Blackfriar pub (haunted); ate fish and chips at Fuller's Ale & Pie House, a.k.a.: the Red Lion pub (not haunted); took a photo of a gold lion on a green trash can and changed the color to blue, for no other reason than it was something to do.
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I spent an afternoon at the House of Illustration…
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…where I saw more Quentin Blake original artwork and even some of his dip pens.
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True to plan, we strolled the halls of the Tate Modern, the National Gallery, the National Portrait Gallery, and even managed to squeeze in a side trip to Oxford, where we visited Oxford University's incredible Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, which happened to be featuring Rembrandt's very first paintings.
While in Oxford, my daughter (who lived there one summer prior to attending The University of Edinburgh) introduced me to The Eagle and Child pub. It's known for being the home of the Inklings writers' group which included—among other notable authors—J. R. R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings, and C. S. Lewis, author of The Chronicles of Narnia.
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Since my daughter also happens to be an amazing copy editor, I thought it would be a perfect time and place for her to review my latest children's book manuscript. Here we are, enjoying a 'working pint' just a few feet from where the Inklings were known to gather in the 1930s and '40s.
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Our time together ended far too soon, of course, and putting her on a plane back to Scotland was more difficult than even I had anticipated. But we'll see each other again soon for Christmas, and we've already decided this London trip of ours needs to become a recurring thing. I left her with a late birthday present: a drawing which combines the American Stars and Stripes and the British Union Jack.
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The best of both worlds.
By the way, did you know the original Union Jack combines aspects of three older national flags? Now you do!
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"The half life of love is forever."
–Junta Diaz
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Interesting fact: People in the U.K. pay tribute to their veterans each year on Remembrance Sunday, celebrated on the second Sunday in November (Nov. 13th this year.) Red poppies signify the occasion, and everywhere I went on my visit, I saw people wearing little red poppy lapel pins.
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The Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal begins October 28th and runs through the month of November. Here's a giant poppy inside King's Cross Station.
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"When it's three o'clock in New York, it's still 1938 in London."
–Bette Midler
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"Life etches itself onto our faces as we grow older, showing our violence, excesses or kindnesses."
–Rembrandt van Rijn
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November Print Giveaway
(Back by popular demand)
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Pup
(Back by popular demand)
- SIZE: Artwork is 8 x 10 inches, matted to 5 x 7 inches (fits in 8 x 10 inch frame).
- EDITION: Artist proof.
- MATERIALS: Hand-signed, limited edition, Giclée fine art print with 8-ply gallery board mat (matted, but unframed).
- PAPER: Printed on Hahnemuhle William Turner — a 310g, acid-free, natural white, mould-made paper with 100% rag content (highly archival).
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I just received the very sad and unexpected news that my old KU Industrial Design professor Mike Meister—whom I saw only a few short weeks ago—passed away this week from a rare and aggressive form of cancer. As I mentioned in an earlier newsletter issue, Mike was one of the most talented illustrators I've ever known, and he played an important role in my education as an illustrator and designer. Moreover, he was a kind, humble friend and mentor, and I consider myself extraordinarily fortunate to have known and worked with him.
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"Happiness isn't something you experience; it's something you remember."
–Oscar Levant
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Previous Newsletter Issues
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About Me
Hi. I’m D.E.Uhlig. I’m an artist, author, husband and father.
For as long as I can remember, I have loved to draw. Years ago I gave my wife a hand-drawn card for our anniversary, and she loved it so much she made me promise to ALWAYS hand-draw her cards. Then our three kids made me promise to do the same with their birthday cards. And when I posted some of my drawings online, people began asking how they could purchase my work—so I created this newsletter. I believe in something I like to call “The Happiness of Art” and I hope it makes you smile.
Official Bio
D.E.Uhlig is an award-winning illustrator whose work has appeared in numerous publications including the Kansas City Star, Christian Science Monitor, University Daily Kansan, Editorial Humor Magazine, and World Policy Journal. Commercial illustration and design clients over the years have included Samsung, Sprint, and the Los Angeles Times Syndicate, among others—and his Starbucks RedCup illustrations have been featured on the company's Pinterest and Facebook pages. In 1989, Mr. Uhlig co-founded Uhlig LLC, a leading provider of cross-media publishing and communication services in industries ranging from residential housing to book publishing to cancer care. Mr. Uhlig is married with three children and resides in Kansas City. He is currently working on children’s books, ebooks and apps.
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