Portrait of the Daddy as a Big Ol’ Geek
Posted on March 21, 2007 Posted by John Scalzi 19 Comments
Athena had me stand for a portrait; here it is. Note the geek accouterments including two computers, the Campbell on the wall, and the “electric sheep” T-shirt.
I regret to say this rendering of me is all too accurate.
Great portrait it’s just missing one thing. A Coke Zero in your hand.
Complete with ceiling fan and window or picture?
I notice that one of the computers is on Whatever. :-)
Agreed. I especially like her rendering of your ears. ;-)
No bacon? No cats?
Our children see us for who we really are. No matter how we try to hide it.
Mine would draw me at my laptop crying. Naked. With the cat on my lap.
Hey, my dad worked at a forensic lab. I used to go hang out with him on Saturday nights in high school. (I am so pathetic.) Anyway, he used to let me order pizza sometimes, and I’d always make sure I had some body part in a bag when I answered the door. Lots and lots of fun.
Athena is accurate, yes. A flawless depiction of Scalzitastic Daddy-O. I enjoyed the ears, the left computer’s monitor display, and the ceiling.
I believe you’d look much the same if Salvador Dali had painted you. What an achievement.
Also, based on one of the recent clips you posted, you might get a kick out of this:
Chang said: Mine would draw me at my laptop crying. Naked. With the cat on my lap.
Would you be crying because there’s a double-deep-fried, beer-battered, bacon-wrapped, spray-cheese-filled hot dog just out of reach?
MWT, I’d be crying if I was in the same state as one of those. Ugh.
cute kid, but the drawing needs work. Advise that she gets one of those “how to draw” books from the school library. Chop, chop.
Thanks, TCO; I’ll get right on it.
Incidentally, I’ve demoderated you; you may now post again freely. Use this power for good, please.
I’m two Tanqueray’s in. This is the danger zone. A little takes the edge off. Too much puts it back on.
Oh…with the kid. Put her to work. Adapt and overcome. Let her go get it herself (good bus work, better than singing those dirty songs).
My son used to like to draw me in front of the computer. I took it as a sign that I was spending too much time on the computer in front of him… lol
TCO,
The picture is accurate: Scalzi actually looks exactly as rendered – Athena is an awesomely gifted artist.
Smart one, Jim. I’m glad I voted for you.
I particularly like how your ears are so similar in style to Knut the baby polar bear. =)
Gee, I always thought your nose was narrower…
Nice art.
I have a fridge door full of simular art from my daughter back in CA.
But I have one question.
IS it IN FACT true Mr Scalzi that you ARE related to Elmo?
Fess up!
:)
OK, folks, let’s look on the bright side. In this (universally acclaimed) highly accuarate and authentic portrait, the esteemed Mr. Scalzi is smiling. On top of that, he is standing there with his arms outstretched, as if about to embrace the artist.
Yep, I’d say that Athena had him pegged. (I also bet that she’s got him wrapped around her little finger, but then, who could resist?) Way to go, Athena! (And you too, John.)