Reading Greg’s post the other day and seeing his drawing of Main Street put my thoughts also to Disney World and the happy summers I spent drawing there as a student of the late David J. Passalacqua. Dave taught me a lot about reportage illustration and a lot about life. This weekend marks the fifth anniversary of his passing, so I’m posting this drawing in honor of him. I drew these ragtime musicians years ago at the park – it’s a drawing of mine that he always liked. One of the last things Dave said to me before he passed was, “do it with what I taught you.” It’s amazing how much of his teaching I hear in my head when I’m on a reportage assignment. It is my hope to have a similar good influence on my own students some day. Thanks Dave. Veronica
