Idol effort
It was very nice to come back to the Arctic tundra formally known as New York City. My family survived my absence though my dogs did need a good bath yesterday.
As you may know, I am a big Ronald Searle fan and when I discovered he was still alive (and 87 years old), I got his address from my uncle and sent him a copy of Everyday Matters (if you check the last page of your copy, you'll see I thank him in the acknowledgments) . I've had to wait for a while to hear his reaction but it was worth it when I got back from Vancouver and Patti handed me an envelope from France.
Inside was this postcard from Mr. Searle. His comments were very nice, reffering to Everyday Matters as a "a fascinating microcosm. The sort of intimate study that is invaluable to future sociologists!"
Frankly, he could have told me he'd loathed and I would have still been ecstatic to actually have my idol comment on my work. Now that I have received lovely notes from the trifecta of Searle, Crumb and Chris Ware, I can die a happy man.
If the day is bland, give it insane color.
A record of my exploration into all aspects of drawing, illustrated journaling, creativity, and the inspiring aspects of art. By the author of "Everyday Matters," "The Creative License", and "An Illustrated Life" and other books.
Comments
This is FANTASTIC, Danny!! A wonderful triad of treats you now possess.
Beautiful things do happen to those who wait, even in the depths of snow and darkness. As with drawing, it is all a matter of perspective and to what lengths we are willing to pursue.
Posted by: Bradley | February 11, 2007 11:10 AM
Ronald Searle is one of my big influences as well! I found _Paris Sketchbook_ in the library about 10 years ago and photocopied it cover to cover. I still pour through it occasionally for inspiration. Cheers on getting that card!
Posted by: martha | February 12, 2007 07:09 PM
It's 'funny' to have found you and your site today. It's rained here for the last week; talk about a day that needed some insane color. I'm a writer and photography is as close as I get to making my own pictures. Yesterday, for some reason, I got out an old journal and started trying to sketch in it. Some days I can do it, some I just make myself laugh--which is actually a good result, all on it's own. Anyhow, now I find out you have a book which I'll be reading, on how a person can get out of their own way. Congratulations to me for poking around long enough to find you, and Kudos for you and your work, written and otherwise.
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February 12, 2007 08:47 PM