tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717867054789852418.post5935838139887367627..comments2023-12-23T09:12:42.347-08:00Comments on WENDY WATSON'S BLOG: ALDREN A. WATSON 1917-2013Author and Illustrator of Books for Childrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03794207641219472636noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717867054789852418.post-41832513205228766602015-05-25T09:39:39.926-07:002015-05-25T09:39:39.926-07:00Alex Jay, I just looked at your post about my Dad,...Alex Jay, I just looked at your post about my Dad, and left a comment there. I was tempted to say much more...your post was so interesting, and brought up things that I had not known about my father. Thank you very much for honoring Aldren and his work in this way. I encourage my own readers to go to Alex Jay's post.Author and Illustrator of Books for Childrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03794207641219472636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717867054789852418.post-92117482237639452032015-05-25T09:22:21.140-07:002015-05-25T09:22:21.140-07:00I enjoyed your post about your late father. On my ...I enjoyed your post about your late father. On my blog, Tenth Letter of the Alphabet (http://alphabettenthletter.blogspot.com/2015/05/lettering-aldren-watson.html), I wrote about his contributions to the magazine, American Artist. I also included a number of articles from the newspaper, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, which mention his art and sports activities.Alex Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15961079895014060773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717867054789852418.post-68492808053032766182013-08-10T19:03:51.193-07:002013-08-10T19:03:51.193-07:00I am sad to read of your father passing. He touch...I am sad to read of your father passing. He touched me, like so many other woodworker through his clear writing and drawings. I have also greatly appreciated his Blacksmith book, and years later realized that the beautiful illustrations in my copy of "Snowbound" are from his hand. He was able to portray the weathered line of a board with the perfectly wobbly line.<br /><br />Peace Jason Breenhttp://jasonebreen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717867054789852418.post-12044736527099116602013-06-11T08:30:06.125-07:002013-06-11T08:30:06.125-07:00It is so gratifying for me to read the lovely comm...It is so gratifying for me to read the lovely comments that you all are making about my Dad's work. Thank you!<br />Author and Illustrator of Books for Childrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03794207641219472636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717867054789852418.post-63505352191280945792013-06-11T08:08:35.068-07:002013-06-11T08:08:35.068-07:00Wm. Francis Brown, thank you very much for your tr...Wm. Francis Brown, thank you very much for your tribute to my Dad and his work. His love of all the old methods, and his desire for perfection, whatever the medium and task at hand, were one of his most wonderful qualities.<br />Author and Illustrator of Books for Childrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03794207641219472636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717867054789852418.post-52222419361095221852013-06-10T18:56:51.717-07:002013-06-10T18:56:51.717-07:00I'm sorry to hear of your father's passing...I'm sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was an incredible illustrator and writer. I came to him through his woodworking and furniture books, and have been slowly buying up all his titles wherever I can.<br /><br />What a sadness.mwhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08202670246362616005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717867054789852418.post-75992130684673187282013-06-10T15:38:05.464-07:002013-06-10T15:38:05.464-07:00Your father's book on hand tools has been a so...Your father's book on hand tools has been a source of enjoyment throughout my woodworking career. I'm looking forward to the new book. Thank you.Tico Vogthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15743565097341810389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717867054789852418.post-57459567845214571972013-06-10T15:23:31.740-07:002013-06-10T15:23:31.740-07:00Your dad's book, "Handtools, Their Ways a... Your dad's book, "Handtools, Their Ways and Workings" has been one of my all-time favourite books (not just woodworking books, but all books, and I am a huge reader and bibliophile). I am a reproduction furniture maker from Virginia, and this book has meant so much to me. I treasure it still. I think the way that he captured the heart and soul of the old methods of bbrownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02679936591494267078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717867054789852418.post-27633330555038523832013-06-10T15:23:08.073-07:002013-06-10T15:23:08.073-07:00Your dad's book, "Handtools, Their Ways a... Your dad's book, "Handtools, Their Ways and Workings" has been one of my all-time favourite books (not just woodworking books, but all books, and I am a huge reader and bibliophile). I am a reproduction furniture maker from Virginia, and this book has meant so much to me. I treasure it still. I think the way that he captured the heart and soul of the old methods of bbrownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02679936591494267078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717867054789852418.post-67620613684830308782013-05-30T06:06:01.687-07:002013-05-30T06:06:01.687-07:00<3<3Cazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05392470171505402611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717867054789852418.post-29564636650155246252013-05-29T11:41:58.801-07:002013-05-29T11:41:58.801-07:00I hadn't known your father passed away so rece...I hadn't known your father passed away so recently. You had a wonderful father, his memories and love for you will make you strong and keep you inspired. Your heart is a place where you can immortalize those you love deeply, he will always be with you in your heart.<br /><br />Zeba.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717867054789852418.post-74830600883103425432013-05-21T18:14:04.692-07:002013-05-21T18:14:04.692-07:00Such a lovely tribute, Wendy!
Thanks for sharing ...Such a lovely tribute, Wendy!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this! Nice photo, too.<br /><br />XXOOCaitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13864805054317865503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717867054789852418.post-83288727989255438462013-05-15T15:02:09.831-07:002013-05-15T15:02:09.831-07:00Your words about him radiate with love and respect...Your words about him radiate with love and respect, Wendy. I am thinking of you.Library Jewelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06460917654300703097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717867054789852418.post-48611368031252360492013-05-14T17:56:33.898-07:002013-05-14T17:56:33.898-07:00Very nice piece on your father and his accomplishm...Very nice piece on your father and his accomplishments. He sounded like a great dad and mentor. My thoughts are with you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717867054789852418.post-1761221882797433282013-05-14T17:55:39.359-07:002013-05-14T17:55:39.359-07:00Very nice piece on your father and his accomplishm...Very nice piece on your father and his accomplishments. He sounded like a great dad and mentor. My thoughts are with you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717867054789852418.post-48165970917262507352013-05-14T04:23:02.442-07:002013-05-14T04:23:02.442-07:00a beautiful tribute.a beautiful tribute.brattcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382428477056833533noreply@blogger.com