I discovered this inspiring video the other day and just had to share it. In my elementary school there were a few books that were wildly popular: any book by Ed Emberley, and The Stinky Cheese Man. There was always a huge rush on these when anyone returned them, and although I only got the privilege of taking home The Stinky Cheese Man once, I was fortunate to enjoy Ed Emberley’s drawing books more often. My binders and books were covered in bunnies and dogs drawn using his geometric methods, and I clearly remember looking at the page with instructions for a dragon and thinking “whoah, that looks really hard.” Watching Ed draw this dragon in the video below still evokes an impressed feeling, but I think I could do it now. Thanks for helping me learn how to draw, Mr. Emberley!
Video found via the blog of David Hohn; thanks for sharing it first, David!
There’s certainly been a hush around here for the past few months, but for good reason. My blog may have been quiet, but I’ve been very busy!
First of all, last month I completed my second ever cross-country move. Goodbye, San Francisco, hello Cambridge! Goodbye delicious artisanal coffee, incredible fresh produce, and smelly Muni buses (oh, how I weep for those first two); hello dramatic summer thunderstorms, lovely fall leaves, and cold snowy days! Goodbye summer sweaters; hello again, airy summer dresses! You get the picture.
This is a very welcome change, and it feels like a clean slate and a fresh start for both myself and my art. I’m so ready for it! One of the greatest changes is previewed below:
HELLO, STUDIO!!!
Sorry, I got a little excited there. For the first time post-college, I have my own room in which to work. I’m nesting in, transforming it into a warm and welcoming creative haven, but it’s still got a ways to go. Right now I’ll only let you peek at one corner of it above – my library and drawing table. It’s all quite a work in progress, but rest assured, it will be beautiful, and I can’t wait to share more in a future post.
And now for the second piece of news:
Dara and I are engaged!!! This happened in late May, but I’m still giddy at the thought. It’s a big step forward that both of us are so excited for (I mean, we’ve been together for almost seven years!). He’s busy attending the graduate acting program at the American Repertory Theatre at Harvard, which is why we relocated; I’m so proud of him, and excited for our future together! Our wedding isn’t for a year, but my mind is already wrapped up in white silk, peachy flowers, and wedding garlands. ♥
Enjoy the summer, everyone! I’ll be back soon with some new art to share.
