The Petroglyph is on the wall…
As seen on the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, Pisa.
Take me to your leader…
I was given this most excellent drawing by Henry in thanks for a book I gave him two years ago. Henry lives in America and was passing through town and was doing a lot of drawing as he travelled. I think it's perhaps the best robot fantasy drawing I've ever seen, let alone been gifted. If Henry had asked me what type of drawing I'd like, I wouldn't have thought of a rampaging robot. I'd have asked for a cityscape or a flower. Something dull, probably. But Henry has imagination.
Thanks Henry!
I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that.
It sure is hot out here…
From a book of pen drawings done only on sunny days in various locations.
Acquerello frizzante…
Drawing on the top of my friend's house in Pisa means that watercolour and ink dries quickly and a picture can progress without much waiting around. Not that I have a lot to do today. It's almost alarming just how fast I can paint thanks to the hot sun. The only restriction is water, which is in high demand for the mixing of paint and human consumption. These are painted with the finest Italian drinking water.
Versus nature…
Hello? Are you at home?…
This neo-minimalism super cold stuff is weird to me. I need a place where I can come home and take my shoes off. Frank Gehry.
Try doing this with a Kindle…
I was pleased to see a book I designed being used to support a sofa when the measly wooden leg gave way. Is there nothing a printed book can't do? We estimate you'd need nine Kindles (or similar) to achieve the same effect.
It is a kingly act to assist the fallen Ovid
The shape of clouds to come…
Lauren Child, Children's Laureate …
In Hull (City of Culture, 2017) today, Lauren was named Children's Laureate 2017-2019.
I can't think of a better choice and knowing how enthusiastic she is about the subject of writing and illustrating, it should be a breeze for her. Go Lauren!
