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.
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!
ReplyDeleteIt is, Joanne. Thanks so much for all your encouragement this month. :)
DeleteGreat sketch, Jen!! Very animated!! I've also enjoyed PiBo--much inspiration, encouragement and motivation.
ReplyDeleteThis PiBo has been amazing. It has only taken me three years to jump all in. So glad I did.
DeleteThis looks like Tom and Huck hiding upstairs in the shack! Looking forwatd to the final too!
ReplyDeleteI am working on a scene from Chapter 21, I think. Still roughing out the little ruffians.
DeleteFun sketch! I can hardly believe Nov. is almost over either! Wow, impressed with your PiBoIdMoing, mine unfortunately feel to the wayside.
ReplyDeleteI've tried for 3 years to PiBoMo. 3rd time was the charm.
DeleteOh I just love seeing your blog posts in my reader. Love seeing your sketches, Jenn! They always make me smile! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jennifer. The feeling is mutual. Yours are always so inspiring.
DeleteI think i have a pair of pants like that. haha..
ReplyDeleteIt is harder than I thought to come up with 19th century outfits...and shoes. Every Tom and Huck reference has them barefoot.
DeleteThis 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.
ReplyDeleteLove you,V
Thanks, V! I am down to the wire. OF COURSE I procrastinated. :)
DeleteSo 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!!!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
DeleteWow, those are great stories.
ReplyDeleteI know, right. We are not alone in this thing.
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