Your Substack Live with Jason Chatfield was wonderful! The concept of a "vocabulary of good lines" resonated with me. I didn't realize it, but that's what I've been building in my art while drawing tiny creatures.
I also felt that part about stopping just before you think you should. Ugh. Adding "just one more thing" has ruined a bunch of drawings for me. If you are using dots for eyes on your people, you might not experience this, but I've finally learned: Do Not Touch the creature's eye. It's amazing how the most minuscule, insignificant-seeming change to the eye can make the creature go from an expression of "happily daydreaming" to something more like "about to be sick," or perhaps "mad at the artist for poking it in the eye with her pen."
And I'm so glad you pushed back successfully to keep the title of your upcoming book. Preordered!
So glad to hear that, Jessica. I totally agree, eyes are really very important, even if simply drawn! I'm still getting accustomed to stopping before that one last thing, it is by no means settled practice for me. And yay for the preordering! 🙌
"All I can think about is not waking him up in the morning, not giving him his bottle of milk, not seeing him run toward me. (sigh) Ah, yes. You are a father.😊
Oh my gosh! Are you still in Aspen?! I live/work here and was JUST finally catching up on your posts! If you are still in the valley, please let me know!!!
Your Substack Live with Jason Chatfield was wonderful! The concept of a "vocabulary of good lines" resonated with me. I didn't realize it, but that's what I've been building in my art while drawing tiny creatures.
I also felt that part about stopping just before you think you should. Ugh. Adding "just one more thing" has ruined a bunch of drawings for me. If you are using dots for eyes on your people, you might not experience this, but I've finally learned: Do Not Touch the creature's eye. It's amazing how the most minuscule, insignificant-seeming change to the eye can make the creature go from an expression of "happily daydreaming" to something more like "about to be sick," or perhaps "mad at the artist for poking it in the eye with her pen."
And I'm so glad you pushed back successfully to keep the title of your upcoming book. Preordered!
So glad to hear that, Jessica. I totally agree, eyes are really very important, even if simply drawn! I'm still getting accustomed to stopping before that one last thing, it is by no means settled practice for me. And yay for the preordering! 🙌
"All I can think about is not waking him up in the morning, not giving him his bottle of milk, not seeing him run toward me. (sigh) Ah, yes. You are a father.😊
Yes! 🥰
So curious to hear about the Big Thinkers experience in Aspen! Hope you claimed and owned your space and showed them good thinking! 🔋
Oh my gosh! Are you still in Aspen?! I live/work here and was JUST finally catching up on your posts! If you are still in the valley, please let me know!!!
Hi Mellie, I got back on Sunday!
I enjoyed the Dial article encapsulating moments you shared here, with the longer arc of his growth. ❤️
I don't blame you for being concerned about customs into US. Sigh. It's a mess. I hope it goes smoothly.
And I hope you don't miss the little boy too much.
Thank you Kate, I'm pleased to say it went quite smoothly! ☺️
Have a great trip, Rohan!
Ps: is there a recording of that Substack live you mentioned?