I had to take a little “break” from working on the book to finish a 30 x 20-inch ink drawing, and now that it’s done, I’m back to the Dan book. Here’s that drawing, by the way, called Runaway Cakes:
Continue readingDie-cuts and Pricey Progress
After testing the die I custom-ordered for the Medicine Dan covers, I realized what a pain in the ass they were going to be making them work without a press. Both Hannah and I were beating the hell out of it with a rubber mallet and could hardly penetrate through a sheet of typing paper, let alone the cardstock. Poor Dan.
Continue readingMedicine Dan – Today
I’m now convinced I can’t do anything without making a mountain of mistakes. I’m coming to accept it. Maybe I should just let go of trying to be perfect and see that there’s a kind of charm to all the little fuck-ups, and do the best I can. I mean, that’s all I can do.
Continue readingWasting Away in a Covered Box
Workin’ like crazy on Medicine Dan, my newest Artist’s book. I feel like I’m gaining momentum, finally.
Continue readingArtist Book Roadblocks
I’ve been working on my new Artist book, Medicine Dan, and while it’s still in the works, I’ve already run into several roadblocks. That’s to be expected, but it doesn’t mean it’s not frustrating.
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