Behind every good man is a good woman. She is his base, his guide and his love. She is the one who makes him a man and a father. Inspired by part fantasy, and a short poem, this illustration took on a life of it own. Originally, this was going to be a series of images. Beginning with a warrior/adventurer saving an elf woman from a monster, who through gratitude, she falls in love with her rescuer, they get married and she gives him the greatest reward any man could hope to receive; she gives bare him a child, making him a father. With strong watchful hands, he held the precious gift… This gift, more precious than gold or jewels, and more fragile than fine porcelain. This gift, a responsibility that she has given to him is his legacy This gift is FATHERHOOD. Happy Father’s Day.