Wednesday, November 28, 2012

#SkADaMo - Day 27


Hard to believe there are only 3 days left in November.  Even harder to believe - I have 28 PiBoIdMo picture book ideas jotted down in my handy-dandy notebook.  Some are even viable and exciting.

The big surprise in this monthly exercise has been SkADaMo. I didn't DO a sketch a day.  I was traumatized, paralyzed, caught up in the nonsense going on in my head.  Thinking TOO MUCH sucks the life out of a drawing. Don't you agree?

Amazingly, the PiBoIdMo guest bloggers inspired me tremendously, especially the following:
Kelly Light - day 9
Melissa Sweet - day 27
Ward Jenkins - day 26
James Burks - day 5
Robert Weinstock - day 2

Their stories about the guts and glory of this industry reminded of a quote I heard recently,"Sometimes you just need to do the work in order to find the results."  The amazing people who inspired me, above, were willing to: do the work, let go of perfectionism, have fun, own their unique voice, observe, not make excuses, and NOT LET GO OF THE DREAM!!!!!

I also need to thank the other amazing PiBoIdMo & SkADaMo participants.  Some of you even reached out when I went MIA for several days and that meant the world to me.  What a rich and amazing community we are.



18 comments:

  1. There was a lot for illustrators to glean from this year's posts. 'Glad to see you sketching. I hope this is for Tomie. Good luck!

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    1. It is, Joanne. Thanks so much for all your encouragement this month. :)

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  2. Great sketch, Jen!! Very animated!! I've also enjoyed PiBo--much inspiration, encouragement and motivation.

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    1. This PiBo has been amazing. It has only taken me three years to jump all in. So glad I did.

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  3. This looks like Tom and Huck hiding upstairs in the shack! Looking forwatd to the final too!

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    1. I am working on a scene from Chapter 21, I think. Still roughing out the little ruffians.

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  4. Fun sketch! I can hardly believe Nov. is almost over either! Wow, impressed with your PiBoIdMoing, mine unfortunately feel to the wayside.

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    1. I've tried for 3 years to PiBoMo. 3rd time was the charm.

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  5. Oh I just love seeing your blog posts in my reader. Love seeing your sketches, Jenn! They always make me smile! :)

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    1. Thanks, Jennifer. The feeling is mutual. Yours are always so inspiring.

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  6. I think i have a pair of pants like that. haha..

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    1. It is harder than I thought to come up with 19th century outfits...and shoes. Every Tom and Huck reference has them barefoot.

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  7. This is so awesome! This is going to be a great addition to your portfolio. Beautiful sketches. I can't wait to see it all done up. I miss you so much! We will get together real soon I promise. Sending you a massive hug and best wishes.
    Love you,V

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    1. Thanks, V! I am down to the wire. OF COURSE I procrastinated. :)

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  8. So cool! I'm so proud of you--you're my hero! I tend to over think while sketching. I'm so annoying to myself ;) I love hearing your thought process and seeing you do the WORK! Love it! Hopefully, I'll find time when my baby starts napping on a schedule! Ah!!!

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    1. I think about you and your amazing art all the time. I hope you find that time soon. Your work deserves to be seen. Thanks for being my biggest cheerleader. You are such an inspiration to me.

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    1. I know, right. We are not alone in this thing.

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