45 in 45 by 45
Jack and I did a fun exercise this morning. We drew 45 minute-long drawings in 45 minutes, pounding through reams of recycled paper.
Jack sat in our big red chair and I swiveled around at my desk. We drew through observation until Jack begged to be able to use his imagination as his model. Here are a few of the pages we filled. It was great fun and a great way to start of my 45th year.
My lovely niece, Morgan, suggested this to me in this morning's birthday call (her dad, Mike, also has his birthday today. Happy Birthday, MIke!).
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
Happy Birthday, Danny! As always I like your drawings and I love the way Jack is drawing from imagination. It makes me think of comic book sketches.
Enjoy your day!
Marianne
Posted by: Marianne | September 4, 2005 04:46 PM
Happy Birthday, Dan. I love your blog, and books. I also read Dan Price. Been reading him since the 1990's, (late?) Anyway, I love your style of drawing, and living. I hopefully will one day be able to slow it down enough to FINALLY get the drawing pad out and practice. I think if more people slowed down their pace and drew, they'd be less angry. Simplistic living. It's what's gonna be in my wallet, once I leave Connecticut, that is. HAhaha! Have fun...keep it real.
Posted by: Lainey | September 4, 2005 09:31 PM
Neon on the window
Sirens far away
News on the radio
Happy birthday
Happy birthday
Happy birthday
Hi Danny,
It's my first time to post, though I come and visit often. You are an inspiration. Many happy returns. :)
Posted by: Ruthie | September 5, 2005 12:48 AM
Neon on the window
Sirens far away
News on the radio
Happy birthday
Happy birthday
Happy birthday
Hi Danny,
It's my first time to post, though I come and visit often. You are an inspiration. Many happy returns. :)
Posted by: Ruthie | September 5, 2005 12:52 AM
Happy birthday, Danny! Do I remember you writing once that you're a double Virgo? Me too... I'm September 5. :)
You inspire me so much! Thanks for all of the great art and advice -- I so look forward to your posts.
All the best to you for a wonderful year!
S
Posted by: Sarah | September 5, 2005 03:11 AM
Happy Birthday Danny! 45x45 is a great idea. Jack has a great imagination!
Posted by: Joyce | September 5, 2005 12:51 PM
Happy birthday Danny!
After reading your book & your blog I'm looking forward to visiting New York again and seeing it from the sketchbook's point of view. I should be drawing my own city more, too, but it's somehow easier being a tourist.
By the way, Jack is good! He's his father's son all right :)
Posted by: Anja | September 5, 2005 03:20 PM
Love looking at your site to help me to get in to 'sketchbook mode'. Can't wait to get a copy of the new book.
Happy Birthday! Have a good one. Woo!
Natalie
Brighton, UK
Posted by: Natalie | September 5, 2005 04:53 PM
Happy Birthday.
From a new reader who'll be back!
Posted by: Caroline | September 6, 2005 01:54 PM
45, huh, how can such a young person be so learned & wise?
great drawings in the new year to you and
Happy Birthday Danny!
Posted by: patty | September 7, 2005 11:30 AM
Happy Birthday. I've been reading your book, a little each night to savor each page. But I have to say, truthfully, I could do without the cross-hatching. I love contour drawing.
Posted by: PaMdora | September 9, 2005 12:03 AM
those are fantastic!! i especially like the guitars
Posted by: morgan | September 12, 2005 03:01 PM