Jason Pollan claims to be trying to draw every single person in New York. He posts these drawings on
his site. I like the idea, a little less enthusiastic about the execution. Wanna tackle the folks in your town?
Check out this site that features short, time-lapse films of a bunch of different artists drawing. The artists tend to be of the Juxtapoz, tattoo-parlor, heavy metal school who draw from their imaginations and the soundtracks tend to be hardcore rock. The artists are a talented bunch and a quick visit to the theatre makes for an adrenaline shot to your inspiration.
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Recent images from our Flickr Site
On May 14, 2008 steve said, “Love this page--wow! I swear I saw this artist's work in another book as well. Anyhow, I really need to give these a listen sometime. I could imagine the new book coming out in a limited edition including a cd or two with audio snipets from interviews. Would be pretty cool, I think.”
in An Illustrated Life Podcast 009 & 010:
Roz Stendahl.
On May 12, 2008 E-J said, “I listened to the first part of the podcast today while sketching during my daughter's naptime, and I can't wait to hear the second instalment! Roz is such an articulate and interesting woman. I was especially intrigued by the discussion of how she likes to get in close, rather than view things (landscape) from a distance: suddenly it made sense to me why I prefer still life, and making small studies from life, to any kind of landscape painting.
Danny, you have a lovely soft voice and accent. Occasionally I find it difficult to pick up parts of what you're saying, but that doesn't detract hugely from my enjoyment of the podcasts.
I will definitely be placing an order for the book!”
in An Illustrated Life Podcast 009 & 010:
Roz Stendahl.
On May 12, 2008 Nancy said, “I could listen to Roz forever -- I downloaded part 2 without any problem, but part 1 came down truncated. Is it just me? I tried 3 times to download it.
I've pre-ordered your book -- really looking forward to it.”
in An Illustrated Life Podcast 009 & 010:
Roz Stendahl.
Flowers, leaves, and ferns can be beautiful reminders on your journal page. I'm not too fussy about how I preserve and mount them — I press them between my journal pages, folded in a paper towel if they're very moist and meaty. A few hours or days later, I take a strip of clear packing tape, preferably the rippable variety, and laminate the specimen onto my page.
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It is nice to curb my yen to draw every bit of minutiae. This morning I am letting my mind fill in some of the hyacinths to give my pen a rest. More neurons, less ink.
