Wow, Danny. That's astonishing, just how much your father's work looks like yours. My talent (?) is also inherited from my father, but he so rarely draws any more. We've bought him a plethora of materials over the ages, but it all sits in a drawer in the family room. untouched.

The whole idea of inherited artistic talent is fascinating to me though. Is it traceable to a single gene? Is it a function of personality/temperament? Is it environmental? Would be a brillant subject to explore in a book. (hint, hint.)

astounding likeness. when i saw the first image, i thought, "huh. danny's shaken up his style a bit. not tons, but a bit." incredible.

It's your father's? I am stunned. When I saw the first picture, I was sure it was your page, it is SO much your style with the rebus-type layout and the wonderful calligraphy. The portrait, too - the use of color and shadowing, I can clearly see the roots of your talent. Even the skeleton reminds me of your natural history drawings. Did you ever see him draw on those occasional visits? My father was an artist also - a metal sculptor. These days I wish I had watched him work more, but I was just a young teen when he had his shop. Oh, to wind back the clock.

Wow - thank you for sharing! I've often wondered about art in the genes -my Grandmother and her son, my father, are both groovy artists who both never really had the time to explore what they might do... although since I bought Dad a copy of "Everyday matters" he's drawing again!

(and if I can ever master technical drawing like my Dad's I will be a happy girl)

These are lovely Danny - and a strong arguement for nature over nurture in the drawing debate!

I never saw my father draw, I've no idea if he did. My mother has been to some of my classes and has a lovely gentle style not at all like I draw. Maybe this is gene passed down by the make line :-)

Best wishes from Wales

Michael

(PS did your copy of The Beany arrive?)

Don't you just love discoveries like that? Amazing. I thought it was your work, too, at first.

I do believe that there is a genetic link when it comes to artistic/creative talent. As an adult, I discovered that I had a cousin who was, like myself, a professional cartoonist (he even signed his name the same way I did; so I went and got married and changed my last name!) I also found out that one of my aunts was a very talented commercial artist who used to draw fashion layouts for catalogues in the 40's and 50's.

Now you've given me a great idea for a future blog entry....

Oh Danny! Thanks for sharing these! Even the "ugly" ones are so beautiful!
I agree..the first one is so much like your stuff, that I didn't think it was anyone else's till I started to read!
You physically resemble him, in ways, too.

Although my parents never draw, I have immediate family, cousins, and Aunts from generations past who call/called themselves artists..I think about creative generational links like this from time to time as well!

I am always fastinated by other people's journals-especially complete strangers. And your father's drawings are especially interesting because of their history and honesty (and of course, the stunning similarity to your own work). What a great gift to pass down to the next generation. My father was an artist but he never kept a sketch or written journal. He died when I was young. What I wouldn't give for a peak into his everyday world... Your post is a great reminder of the value of journal-keeping. Thanks.

Wow, Danny. Those Gregories certainly are one talented family. The artwork of three generations of your kin have got me thinking about my own lineage. My father paints; I wonder if his dad had any artistic gifts. I must ask him.

It's already been said by many here, but this is amazing! When I first saw this piece, I was certain that it was Danny's latest. Fantastic!

I thought it was your drawing... Wow. You have the same stroke,mark, eye as Daddy Gregory...very cool.

Wow Danny!
How fantastic to have some of your father's work! Bald emotion. Thank you!

Not only did you receive added information about your evolution as an artist, this gift gives you insight into your father. Art is such a profound way to communicate; I envy you this opportunity.

That is amazing! Artistic DNA.

Hi Danny, amazing to think these were done 40 years ago, they don't look like drawings from that era (my era!). I would love to have work of my father's like that. It really shows the person in another way. I always wonder why people need to draw, seems its in the blood with you. I don't have anything more D&M to say but just that Ilove the fact you've shared them and I so appreciate your words and art.
Hugs
Lise in Melbourne :^)