In order to not burn through so much paper, I often draw 2 pictures on the same piece of paper. So many of the drawings for The Cabins of Wilsonia are small. I usually draw larger than the size it will be in the book because things look even better when reduced. (Hmmm, is this a diet advertisement? Nope1) But, I don’t want to draw any larger than necessary, because there are many many drawings still ahead, and the larger they are, the longer they take.
two pencil drawings on a page
I’ve been procrastinating on the job of trimming the drawings. It is a little boring, and there are so many remaining to be drawn that it hasn’t seemed necessary to begin trimming. However, I finally faced up to task, got out my guillotine-type paper cutter and all my packaging materials and dove in.
Oops. It was stuck to another drawing and I whacked them together without knowing this was underneath. Glad it was already scanned. (always a bright side. . .)
Perhaps it is time to take a break, get some perspective, catch my breath, plan, rest and rejuvenate.
Jana,
Our cabin was on the edge of the big meadow in Wilsonia and it was our playground during the less wet years. Usually after dinner and just before dusk we played Hide and Seek or Kick the Can in the meadow and in the azalea bushes that were on the edge of it. What a labyrinth of paths we created through the bushes with no regard for the breaking branches or the trampled shooting stars, queen anne’s lace and whatever marvels of nature grew there. And what a carefree childhood we enjoyed!
Love,
Pat
Oh Pat, it sounds wonderful! I remember doing stuff like that, completely oblivious to the results of our busy little feet. Thank you for sharing.
Jana, My mom {Linda Gardner} were talking about your book the other day…wanted you to know… we are really looking forward to buying copies when completed. Good luck…
Hi Grey – so nice to hear from you! I too am looking forward to seeing the completed book. Please greet your delightful Mom for me.