In December, I did a drawing called Online romance… and I decided I should illustrate a follow-up to that, since Valentine’s is just around the corner. And so today’s D.A.D. is called Putting it all on the line:

Those pesky three words can be tough to say, but sheesh, when it’s right… it’s right! Right?

I was never a big Seinfeld watcher, but I did catch this very funny and à propos episode:

Here’s to matzo balls and I-Love-You returns :)

Emily bird on a wire, I love you, lovebirds, valentine's day

I was talking with a friend recently about how many people we know who’ve met their partners online. That chat was the inspiration for today’s D.A.D., Online romance:

These lovebirds are with the times!

Emily internet dating, love, lovebirds, valentine

I tried a different style than usual here — a little more painterly, and even slightly folksy. So I did illustratively Go out on a limb, which, coincidentally, is what today’s D.A.D. is called:

Pretty self-explanatory, I think. But I mean it, not just in terms of making opportunities to meet and connect with people, but also keeping the mind open to work through the complexities of getting along in a relationship.

Have a terrific start to your week!

Emily birds, branches, love, lovebirds, tree, valentine