Myrtle’s Responsibility is a mixed-media illustration by Justyn Simon created for The Biography of Earl Dewey Fisher audiobook series. Inspired by Earl’s memories of his childhood, the artwork depicts his older sister, Myrtle, caring for him as a baby while their mother tends to his younger sister, Lillian, preserving a touching moment from the Fisher family’s history.
Myrtle’s Responsibility is a mixed-media illustration by Justyn Simon inspired by a cherished memory from The Biography of Earl Dewey Fisher. Created for Episode 3, Brothers and Sisters, the artwork captures a quiet but meaningful scene from Earl’s early childhood: his older sister, Olive Myrtle Fisher, caring for him while their mother looked after his younger sister, Lillian.
Born on April 21, 1887, in Yale, Iowa, Myrtle was the eldest of eight children born to Samuel and Ida Fisher. Earl, born on February 16, 1898, later recalled that his mother had to devote much of her attention to Lillian, who was only fourteen months younger than him. As a result, the responsibility of caring for young Earl often fell to Myrtle, who was only about eleven years old at the time. According to Earl’s father, she took exceptionally good care of her younger brother despite her age.
This artwork serves as both an illustration and a tribute to the bonds shared among the Fisher siblings. The chapter recounts the births of Myrtle, William “W.O.” Fisher, Arthur Clyde Fisher, Clarence Ray Fisher, Charlie Fisher, Earl Dewey Fisher, Lillian Fisher, and Mabel Fisher, tracing the family’s journey through Iowa, Kansas, and beyond. Through Earl’s own words, the story preserves the names, places, and memories that shaped his family history.
The original piece was created using a mechanical pencil, kneaded eraser, colored pencil, India ink pen, fine liner pen, and acrylic paint pen before being digitally refined in Snapseed. Combining traditional techniques with historical storytelling, Myrtle’s Responsibility offers a glimpse into everyday family life at the turn of the twentieth century.
Perfect for collectors of historical artwork, genealogy enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates stories of family and perseverance, this piece honors the quiet acts of care that often become some of life’s most enduring memories.
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