Des loves Horton so I drew him for his birthday cake topper. This is exciting for me because a month ago there is no way I could have free hand copied anything, even a cartoon elephant. My hands are obeying me better very day. I guess what they say about practice is true.

I think I like your Horton better than Suess’. There’s something slightly macabre about his animals, dark. Please draw your kids—when I saw “Baby Desi”, I was hoping you’d drawn him. I know they won’t sit still, so maybe from a photo?
This is great, Roz. Mom, I’ll try to sketch some of the kids soon.
cheeckamuns would make an interesting portrait. Her face is so crazy and beautiful.