Approved!
January 28, 2005
I decided to make my struggle to design this cover less public than last time. I had all sorts of slick and contrived ideas but in the end decided to keep it simple. This is based on a drawing I did last summer of Julie Dermansky's studio, embellished with some other creative props, and I like it just fine. So does everyone at my publisher —look for it in stores near you next spring.
A record of my exploration into all aspects of drawing, illustrated journaling, creativity, and the inspiring aspects of art. By the author of "Everyday Matters," "The Creative License", and "An Illustrated Life" and other books.
Comments
That is an excellent cover, Danny!
Posted by: Diane Patterson | January 28, 2005 03:53 PM
Hooray!!!
The cover is PERFECT!
I can't wait to read it... :)
Posted by: Donavan | January 28, 2005 07:57 PM
Including stores in BRAZIL? Cha-ching!
(No, seriously, is there any chance?)
Posted by: Yonlu | January 28, 2005 08:37 PM
Cover looks fantastic - can't wait to see the whole thing!
Posted by: Jessica Poundstone | January 28, 2005 09:05 PM
Deeee-lightful!
I especially love the lettering.
Posted by: patricia | January 28, 2005 09:41 PM
Danny - I can't wait to read that!
Is there a synopsis to go with that wonderful image?
Cheers,
Emily.
Posted by: Emily | January 28, 2005 10:48 PM
next spring? 2006????....cant wait!!!
Posted by: clutterbug | January 29, 2005 04:59 AM
YAY, Danny! Congrats - do let us know when it will be available for pre-order, won't you?!
Posted by: Caitlin O'Connor | January 29, 2005 06:25 AM
Looks wonderful!! I'm looking forward to having a copy of my very own!
Posted by: LaureAnne | January 29, 2005 06:31 AM
Congratulations on your new book and its cover.I like the cover design and I love the title. I would buy this book as soon as I read the word "permission" and your recognition of the self restraint we suffer every day. I have gained a lot of insight into the creative process through your blog and I am anticipating even more in your book. Is there any chance of signed copies being available for a pre-sale item? Thank you for letting us come along on your journey. Patricia
Posted by: Patricia | January 29, 2005 02:42 PM
I've been following your site for some time since I consistently 'journal' as well. I look forward to this book.
Posted by: Steve | January 29, 2005 07:44 PM
I cannot wait. (yay!)
Posted by: jenny vorwaller | January 31, 2005 09:39 AM
The thing I like about your covers, is that they don't intimidate people who feel they are one step above doodlers. It's inviting. Congrats!
Posted by: AndyH | January 31, 2005 09:48 AM
NEXT SPRING.You mean I have to wait that long! Aww geez...
Posted by: Wendy | January 31, 2005 01:58 PM
Great....great...great....everything you touch Danny is terrific. Great taste and a wonderful drawing.. Love the lettering also. Just got a sampler from P22 today and the lettering looks very similar....Bramble is the font.
Anyway keep up the terrific sharing...I love it.
Carole JOY in Illinois
Posted by: Carole Joy | January 31, 2005 03:53 PM
Perfect cover. Far better than the reprint of EM comps.
Posted by: Shelley Noble | January 31, 2005 08:08 PM
I like it just fine too.
Posted by: Bill | January 31, 2005 09:54 PM
Oh, boy, now how are we supposed to wait, I wonder?
Posted by: Lani | February 1, 2005 01:57 PM
That cover would make me buy it if I saw it on a shelf in a bookshop. Will it come to Australia eventually? Can we pre-order it?
Posted by: Mandy | February 1, 2005 10:24 PM
Danny,
so awesome!! I can't wait to get a copy and start reading!!! How exciting for you (and us)!!
~tine.
Posted by: tine | February 3, 2005 03:04 PM
I adore the cover...
so very, very...
delightfully you!
Posted by: Leonie | February 4, 2005 05:49 AM
What extraordinary pleasure these drawings give me. I hope you won't mind the comparison, but your drawing possesses the same magic that has drawn me to James Stevenson since I was a kid. One never quite knows where the line will go, but it always turns out to be the right place.
Thanks. (And I'm buying Everday Matters.
Posted by: R J Keefe | February 8, 2005 07:24 PM
DearDanny ,
The cover is wonderful, very you. But i'm worried. You haven't posted for a while and I'm hoping the old job is eating you up again.If you give up youir inspiring blog (I've logged on each day for many months now) thats ok, but what else are you giving up. I think you posted your fears so we could all give you a little nudge.
Gerry
Posted by: gerry | February 10, 2005 12:33 PM