Livin' in the Inaka

Happy Halloween!

Just before I took off for Hong Kong last year the head teacher at my big elementary school approached me and asked if I would give the school "a souvenir gift." This "gift" had many specifications: 1. It was to be 5 drawings done by me of any size or medium. 2. The subject was to be scenery of the school and students. 3. It had to be around postcard size, and 4. It was DUE by mid June. I don't think I've ever been asked by anyone over the age of 7 for such a specific present before. Anyway, being the sucker I am I said yes. It ended up taking far longer than the time alloted, but seeing as it was a "present" they weren't in a position to complain (although there was a fair amount of inquiring every week or so). Here is 1 of 5 of the final product: 2 of 5 They specifically asked that I draw the ugly "mountain" in the back of the school, which is actually just a small hill with some trees on top. The hill wouldn't even make a go