Hullo, 2008
Been on a terrifically long break from this little blog, and oh how I missed it! I don't think I've ever mentioned the point of why I post what I do... maybe I have, I'm not sure. In case I haven't, and it's even a little bit of a puzzle to myself too, but basically this small space of the web is set-up for me to share with you my art that you likely will not see anywhere else.
It started with the normal blog stuff, posting news about work I'd done, behind-the-scenes sketches, links to work I admire. Then I realized that I didn't like posting work-in-progress art and got hooked on the Deskset Flickr group while deciding I'd only post silly doodles from my sketchbook. Not sure if this wasn't a bi-product of a sweltering summer and my desire to do very little except sit in a cool cafe drinking sparkling lemonatas.
September drove me indoors with the rain and I was spending more and more time with classic art methods, nothing digital, figure drawing, references from books. In particular film books where I was sketching from old Hollywood movies. I posted a few and found it to be quite enjoyable. So did you and others and until the holidays hit, it was a weekly ritual of joy. Particularly when I started in with the watercolors.
So, Happy New Year. And, a happy new blog.
I've determined that my sketches fall into a handful of themes and have changed the "features" accordingly. Matinee sketches generally appeared on Monday and Deskset seemed to arrive on Wednesday, everything else was pretty random. This may change, who knows. I think 2008 is going to be a strange year and I like to remain as elastic as possible.
Feel free to comment here with any thoughts, suggestions, or questions. I'd very much like to get feedback and I more than welcome the dialog. That's what this delight is all about, isn't it?
Love and peace,
Christine
It started with the normal blog stuff, posting news about work I'd done, behind-the-scenes sketches, links to work I admire. Then I realized that I didn't like posting work-in-progress art and got hooked on the Deskset Flickr group while deciding I'd only post silly doodles from my sketchbook. Not sure if this wasn't a bi-product of a sweltering summer and my desire to do very little except sit in a cool cafe drinking sparkling lemonatas.
September drove me indoors with the rain and I was spending more and more time with classic art methods, nothing digital, figure drawing, references from books. In particular film books where I was sketching from old Hollywood movies. I posted a few and found it to be quite enjoyable. So did you and others and until the holidays hit, it was a weekly ritual of joy. Particularly when I started in with the watercolors.
So, Happy New Year. And, a happy new blog.
I've determined that my sketches fall into a handful of themes and have changed the "features" accordingly. Matinee sketches generally appeared on Monday and Deskset seemed to arrive on Wednesday, everything else was pretty random. This may change, who knows. I think 2008 is going to be a strange year and I like to remain as elastic as possible.
Feel free to comment here with any thoughts, suggestions, or questions. I'd very much like to get feedback and I more than welcome the dialog. That's what this delight is all about, isn't it?
Love and peace,
Christine
posted by Christine Norrie @ 11:34 AM
2 Comments:
How sad is it that no one has posted any comments yet?! Oh well, who needs them anyway?!
I often wonder why I post anymore on my blog. I seem to have a Flickr account which I mostly post my art (and photos) to, and a comicstripjoint blog that me and my friends post art on. But I guess I just enjoy the idea of being able to rant and have people check in from time to time being like, "OH, Travis is still pissy. I'll check back in four months..."
I also love checking out other people's blogs to get a sense of what my friends are up to. Have you ever thought about tossing in stories about your husband or daughter? Or is this pretty much a place for your artwork and studio stuff only?
Anyway, I like your blog. And since I'm the only one who bothered to comment, that's all that matters! :)
It's SO sad no one's commented! Well, actually... it's really not. Much like the wonderment of why I blog, it's another thing to think about people who view the site and who comment. And, of course, this site is just as much for me as it is the audience, if you know what I mean.
Looking at the stats, I've got good numbers, but only just a handful of those who are vocal. Which is totally cool, there's a million more interesting (and better updated) blogs out there and I VERY much appreciate those who visit and take time to comment.
I have thought about posting strips about my family, Josie in particular... I love drawing her and I do have a small collection of personal comics I've made to keep an account of the funny things we've gone through. But, I don't think I will-- some things are better left private. Mostly for her sake. That said, I do have some story ideas based on our family life that may come to light in the next couple years!
Thanks for saying you like my blog. And thanks for everything else too, Travis!
xo,
--c.
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