When I saw this donkey he begged to be drawn in pastels! I love the eyes, those big ears, soft velvey muzzle and scraggly look of his hair.

At the time I found the reference picture I was looking for a reference to use for my personal Christmas card for 2007. This donkey was perfect.

I can just imagine him seeing Christ born in the manger and then peeking out the window and saying - "Did you hear? A child was born!"