i’m doing it again — signing up for another city to city project. i feel delighted, and also there’s a twinge of guilt. i’ve accepted that i’ll wait until the last minute to work on my book. the shame.
but good things happen from this!
old sketchbooks inspire me. a couple of our past themes will be in animation pre-production this year! like caterpillars, they become butterflies.
I happily start the music, light the candles + drink so much coffee that I’m unaware the house is on fire… then draw!
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For my Sketchbook Project, I tried out certain lyrics, which wonderfully, are always stuck in my head. The brilliant artists are these guys: {Telekinesis, Beirut, Foster the People, The Muppet Show Theme Song, Okkervil River, Bishop Allen, Deer Tick} + some things I think too.
It’s my sketchbook for the Sketchbook Project 2012. So shiny. So new. So … empty. This time, my theme is “The Worst Story Ever Told.” I think it’s a good one.
My last sketchbook project inspired an idea for the new short we are currently in pre-production on, so I hope this book stirs up more ideas for short films.
This project can be difficult because sketchbooks become very precious to their owners. Still though, its fun to send them off and share with all the people who thumb through the pages.
My camera finally arrived from Art House! I’m officially part of the AMLP Photomobile tour – a tour for photography.
Sign up, and after waiting by the door for a few days, a disposable camera arrives. Remember disposable cameras? You have 27 shots to tell a story or represent a theme. Pick a theme, or you can let them decide for you. Afraid that I might get stuck with “Florescent lights”, I chose “Pictures and descriptions.”
After you print your photos and send them on their way, the Art House team will take a journey to museums across America with a traveling library of photos from around the planet.
Ever since my camera was delivered 10 minutes ago, all I can think about is what to capture!
Do I need inspiration?
Yes. Lots.
This is a photo of Jim’s grandparents when they were courting — one of my favorite pictures with a description, and this is why…
{Charles and Anne Dougherty}
Sigh…
The most romantic images ever are the paintings of young love by Norman Rockwell.
{Courting Couple At Midnight – Post cover, March 22, 1919}
Found this talented lady while I was aimlessly clicking through the different Sketchbook Projects submissions.
I love the detail in her pen and ink work. These characters are so unique, I can almost see them coming to life on each page. Sasha is from Russia, but has travelled all over the world, honing her craft as an illustrator.
Click here to flip through Sasha’s sketchbook OR you lucky New Yorkers can go see it in person at the Brooklyn Art Library – the exhibit’s only up for 3 more days!
girls were showered with flowers and candy and expensive dinners yesterday. i didn’t even eat anything but chocolate until about 6pm last night. well. this is a little gift from me…
(press play for a more pleasant experience)
musical (and late) valentine - to the love i adore
when you moved to england, i sat at home in our old bedroom at mom and dad’s house. i found little treasures you’d left behind, like an old sketchbook – where this little drawing came from!
