In 2008, David LaFerriere decided to surprise his kids at school by drawing on their lunch sandwich bags.
Source: flickr.comThe kids loved it, so he kept drawing.
Source: flickr.comEvery day, they’re greeted with a new creation their dad made for them.
Source: flickr.comAnd a fun reminder that lets them know their dad is thinking about them while he’s at work.
Source: flickr.comSometimes his drawings are straightforward.
Source: flickr.comWith graphic-design humor sprinkled in, since that’s Ferriere’s occupation.
Source: flickr.comSometimes his drawings transform the way that you see the sandwich itself.
Source: flickr.comLike when the bread becomes a creature.
Source: flickr.comOr a lilypad for a frog to hang out on.
Source: flickr.comOr a den for a bear drinking its morning coffee.
Source: flickr.comOr a different lunch altogether.
Source: flickr.comOr one that’s been partially eaten already.
Source: flickr.comSometimes they get philosophical.
Source: flickr.comOr inquisitive.
Source: flickr.comSometimes they’re just downright clever.
Source: flickr.comI mean, really, look at that bubble incorporation!
Source: flickr.comInspired bubble incorporation brings characters to life.
Source: flickr.comDownright tricky maneuvering makes a sandwich look like a sandwich even though… it’s a sandwich.
Source: flickr.comBirthdays are celebrated on the bags.
Source: flickr.comOther holidays, too.
Source: flickr.comHalloween gets its mention.
Source: flickr.comSo does Thanksgiving.
Source: flickr.comLately there’s been some Christmas sandwiches.
Source: flickr.comEven American Snowman Gothic has made an appearance.
Source: flickr.comDave’s work has been featured on Sharpie’s website and his following has grown.
Source: flickr.comDespite the unexpected fame, the drawings will always be an act of love for his sons.
Source: flickr.com“The sandwich bags are something that my boys and I share together,” he told flickr.
“But the comments people leave about a parent doing something similar really touches me, because there are other parents that love their kids just as much. And they love them enough to leave a little note, a little whatever it may be… that’s just something that brightens their day when they get to their lunch.”Source: flickr.com