Recently a gentleman named Wes contacted me about doing a commission for his wife, Nessie, who had just received a promotion at work. Nessie’s birthday was fast approaching, and Wes wanted to surprise her with something special. Both were fans of the CW television series, SMALLVILLE, so I was asked to draw a cast member from the show–either Clark, Lois or Chloe– holding up a copy of the Daily Planet with a congratulatory headline. I chose to draw Chloe Sullivan, who is actually my favorite character on the show. I’m pleased to find out that Nessie liked the drawing, and that this birthday present was a smashing success!