Editing page by page.
Well, in spite of changing the entire point of view and voice of my story… I have still been having a bit of a hard time with the editing process; sort of overwhelmed because the whole thing needs a lot of work; … Continued
Point of View and Voice
After letting the first draft of my book dummy sit for a few weeks and stew, I finally grit my teeth and opened the file again a few days ago. Returning to a piece of work like this is always … Continued
Letting it Sleep
A few days ago I finished my book dummy. I sat back, and thought to myself wow. ok. Well, now what? I’ve never really done this before, so the entire process has felt a bit like a now what? but something about this … Continued
Ready reader one, and two
Ready reader one, and two. That moment when someone who you care about– really, really care about– reads your work for the first time…. It’s one part terrifying, two parts very soothing. There is this sandwich of women who … Continued
Making a Book Dummy
Up to this point I’ve let myself write and illustrate this book in an uncharacteristically haphazard fashion. Some would say I’ve let it come organically; illustrating images at random after they’ve been dancing through my head at 2am. Deep within the nightly … Continued
My Story Begins.
Now the rain has stopped, and the morning is smiling down. My story begins with being brave.
Transition Drawings
The other day I took all of my completed drawings out of the accordion folder in which they live, and lined them up on the floor. My God. Staring at them all staring back at me. Whammy– I’m … Continued
Big Beautiful Dreams
Sometimes in the quiet moments I glaze my eyes over and meditate on motherhood and the role it has played in my life, and the role it continues to play in how my career is unfolding– I’m a mother now … Continued
Done, or Done for Now.
It’s hard to know when an illustration is finished. Often by the time I’m nearing the end, my brain has already turned the page and is thinking about the next thing I want to add to this story. … Continued
Moving Forward
Moving forward with this drawing. I feel slightly bad ending the day with this fellow standing alone. At least he has a hat to keep him warm. Tomorrow I’ll add some context, and possibly a friend. For now, … Continued