It’s finished. My interpretation of “the secret and how to tell it” is packaged and mailed back to The Sketchbook Project Limited Edition. It was hard to let it go.
It might more aptly be titled “An Exercise in Cross-Hatching.” That technique is relatively new for me and sort of just happened along the way.
It’s different from anything I’ve done before, and I’m really very proud of it.
I could go through and point out all the flaws, but I won’t. I love it, flaws and all. I love that I took the risk of drawing in ink so I’d have to live with the flaws. I love the progression I can see in its pages, as I grew more sure of my vision and my style. I love that it’s done and I can move on.
The entire book can be viewed in my gallery by clicking on the image above or clicking here. You may see some of your ideas in there, and a few thank yous hiding in the end.
I hope you’ll enjoy it!
Wow! Love every little one of these drawings! So cool :)
written on April 30th, 2012, at 9:30 amFabulous! Love the whole idea behind this and how you executed it – so cool :)
written on April 30th, 2012, at 12:41 pmThat book is simply amazing. Absolutely beautiful. Glad I could be a small part of it. I’m clever with words and random thoughts but you are incredible at bringing them to life!
It turned out so cool! Revel in every minute of accomplishment that you feel. It’s beyond awesome.
written on April 30th, 2012, at 1:46 pmI just LOVE it! And I love the fact that you took the risk to do something new like the cross hatching technique! It certainly has paid off! It really suits your style of drawing I think… very cool :)
Thanks again for the little mention.. glad I could help in sme way xxx
written on April 30th, 2012, at 6:52 pmIts looks fabulous Gretchen! No wonder you were reluctant to part with it. Honoured to be included in your thank yous :)
written on April 30th, 2012, at 11:22 pmwell first off, I LOVE a book with a little baggie of ANYTHING at the end of it. And tiny notes to post little secrets is perfect. I loved looking at your drawings. In particular, the perspective in popcorn and scrabble board was mindblowing. And then I loved the can telephone one. I really enjoyed them all – and lots made me laugh. No wonder it was so hard to let it go!
written on May 1st, 2012, at 5:47 amThis is so stunning! The time & effort & work & tallent you put into it is awe inspiring! I especially love the ‘telephone’ pages. :)
written on May 1st, 2012, at 1:34 pmOh Gretchen, it’s wonderful – so many lovely ideas in there!! Congratulations!! The Sketchbook Project are lucky to have it. x
written on May 1st, 2012, at 7:37 pmbeautiful line work and I think it’s brave to go at it with pen! just going with your marks, I think creates a lot of confidence in your drawing :)
written on May 2nd, 2012, at 3:50 am