My first commission client had no recent family photo—her sister’s family lived abroad, and all she had were old snapshots from years ago. She asked me to capture how the children looked now, all grown up.

Creating a portrait of three generations wasn’t just about drawing; it was about weaving together memories and trust. Eleven people and a furry family member—who holds the baby? In the old photo, it was the mother, but I instinctively drew the grandfather, inspired by my own childhood memories of family gatherings where grandparents always held the youngest.

It wasn’t just a portrait—it was a heartfelt reunion drawn on paper, bridging distances and celebrating the warmth of family.