An Illustrated Life preview in HOW
June 13, 2008
The August 08 issue of HOW magazine has a healthy preview of my upcoming book, An Illustrated Life: Drawing Inspiration From The Private Sketchbooks Of Artists, Illustrators And Designers. You'll find sketchbooks and interviews with seven contributors as well as a chunk of my introductory essay. For those unable to wait till November, "Note to Self" is a lovely appetizer.
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.
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Dear Danny,
Congratulations on your preview in HOW magazine this month! My first introduction to your work was back in August 2006 with your cover and article in HOW magazine. Thank you for introducing me to Flickr and the wonderful on-line community of journal artists! Wishing congratulations and all the best on your new book. Looking forward to adding it to my collection!
Sincerely,
Leigh
Posted by: Leigh | June 13, 2008 10:41 AM
Danny, which 7 artists did they use???
Posted by: Jane LaFazio | June 13, 2008 11:14 AM
I meant to post about this the other day. I subscribed to HOW a year ago and am about to let the subscription lapse since most of the work isn't that relevant to my interests...and then they pull me back with something like this. I can't wait for the entire book. dana
Posted by: dana | June 13, 2008 01:53 PM
Congratulations on your preview in HOW magazine and on your new book, I look forward to seeing it!
Posted by: Maggie | June 22, 2008 07:00 PM
I bought the magazine and thought it was very interesting and inspiring, but the downside is that they are only two or one pages per artist, wich i thing is far too short! I wanted more! Will the articles on each artist and their sketchbooks be loonger in your book? Anyway it looks really nice and i'm looking forward to receiving it.
These days I can't find ideas that'll make me draw things, a little more out of my head.. I'm missing it but can't seem to commit to it again. I don't know how to start, except with my mug but everything else looks so boring to draw. any ideas?
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Hi Gabrielle:
The article was designed to leaving you wanting more and its seems it did! The book will be 250 pp long and will devote an average of 5 pp @ artist. It will be a lot more in depth.
As for inspiration, you must join the EDM group which is all about inspiration. They have worked on almost 200 creative challenges so far and you can join them and work on past ones too.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/everydaymatters/
Your pal,
Danny Gregory
Posted by: Gabrielle | July 10, 2008 10:29 AM
Wow! I just got the August issue of HOW and read your article. Oh, Danny, it's wonderful. LOVE your introduction--it's perf. and seeing and reading about each artist is fascinating, and yes, definitely left me wanting to see more. I'm so proud you ask me to be in your book I can hardly stand it. thank you!
xo
Jane
PS Who is that hunk on page 8 of the issue. Danny Gregory when he starred across John Travolta in Grease??
Posted by: Jane LaFazio | August 13, 2008 04:53 PM