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Your blog is insane. And inspiring.

For a little acorn, a little comment. Good!

Thank you, guys.
This will be explained soon, as the project progresses.

Cheers x

Hope it was cathartic! You could do worse than Carlos and the lads.

Ain't that the truth, Dinahmow! Love this one, Andrea...:)

This is a great sketch. It reminds me of an old friend who used to write stuff on slips of paper and put them in a box deep in the closet so she would remove them from her head. I can't for the life of me remember what it is she put up there, though, so that memory was useless. I could also relate to some of your boxes which was scary. I'm used to "cute". Welcome back for the circus!

That actually gave me a shiver! Do you feel better now?

That's such an amazing sketch. Super powerful.

Thanks guys, yes, it's a dark place - under my bed!

Dan, I love that idea. Now that would make a great drawing. Dark, yes, but I don't think it's such a bad thing, emracing the darkness.

Cheers!

I love this drawing every time i look at it i can feel everything you were trying to get across you are a great artist.

I love your work, this is how I would love to be able to sketch. Though I will not be commenting on all you posts I will be looking at each one.

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Thanks so much, Polly. I remember looking at other artists work when I started out and thinking 'I want to sketch like that'. I never achieved drawing like them, but somehow found my own thing.

Cheers.

Oh my goodness. What were you up to?

Who's a clever girl, then? ;-)

Hello cuties!

Very intrigued - it looks like we are getting build-your-own birds?

Congratulations on being included - well deserved it is too.

Well done! And what a sweetie, to be your page turner!

Brilliant work Andrea, it looks fabulous, Well Done, I hope it brings you much joy, such lovely illustrations. :)

I ordered this book from Amazon and it arrived today. I saw your sketches in it, very nice.

I, too, love this book. It is so inspiring, and I have already lost hours pouring over the art and stories. I am so glad your amazing work is a part of this book - most deservedly so. :)) Thank you for sharing your art; it inspires and motivates me to pick up my own pen.

I, too, own and love this book - it is filled with inspiration, from the art to the narrative, i have already lost hours pouring over he pages. Your place I the volume is most deserved, and the spreads are beautiful. :)) Thank you for sharing your art, and for all of the inspiration and motivation it provides for so many of us.

That does look like an amazing book- congratulations to you on having your work included!

Thank you, so much guys. I feel honoured to be included in such a gorgoeus book.

Excellent! I am so happy for you!

Tower Bridge. And I love it!

Tower Bridge. And I love it!

I LOVE this, so clever.

I think it is Tower Bridge but not entirely sure myself!

thats bloody brilliant, I love it!

So smart, I love it! My partner is telling me London Bridge is in America, some rich guy bought it thinking it was Tower Bridge, he bought the wrong one, and after all that it didn't fit!

also on
www.bazaartales.com

My guess is Tower Bridge. I think London Bridge fell down. Or it's currently falling down. I heard it in a song once.

The red pens are cool. I really like the idea.

Yeah, that's Tower Bridge and it looks fantastic!

Thanks, folks.

You know, the last time is was in London I stayed in a hotel that was on the doorstep of London Bridge (you can see a drawing I made, of one of the souvenirs I bought whilst there, in the last post, in Danny's book) and it looked absolutely nothing like this. Yep, it's definitely Tower Bridge. Apparently, this is a common mistake.

And, yes, London Bridge's only fame is that it's falling down. Although, it looked fine when I was there.

Cheers, my dears.

You should send your shoes drawings to the companies. I bet they'd be super impressed. Especially as Converse is running a 'Yes, we make boots' campaign.

Thanks, Kaitlyn. I'll check out the Converse campaign.

Andrea your work is fantastic... I have an invite to Dribbble.com I think you not only deserve but might enjoy the community of artists and designers there. Send me an email if you are interested.

What a wonderful benefit! I really admire folks that use their talents to benefit others. You're an inspiration!

Some white accents here and there might have been nice in this drawing. Jeweler designers often draw on grey paper because it makes shiny things painted in white really stick out, such as gold, diamonds and pearls ... that would otherwise be impossible to draw on a white piece of paper.

Nice to see you back:-)

Nice to see you back:-)

I adore all your drawings! -^___^-
What a amazing piece oj art!

I loved to meet you in Clermont. You are on my blog.
I hope you liked the exhibition. I guess it was hard for you with all those people walking in front of you and no time to visit the other booths.

Thank you, guys.

Chelle, yes, I think you are right. It would have been a nice addition. Wish I'd thought of it at the time. maybe next time. A good tip.

Lilotte, thanks so much. It was wonderful to meet all the lovely people who came to the exhibition over the course of the weekend. It's true, I had just half an hour to go and look at what others were doing. So much amazing work.

Cheers, guys.

So sweet!

So sweet!

So cute!

Oooo!!! Saw the article about doodling in the Metro this morning! Not that i consider what you do to be 'doodling'.

Thanks guys, more coming soon.
Kaitlyn, I've jst seen it. very exciting!

Cheers.

Intrigued!

Your work is incredible! It's creative, exciting, speaks to the viewer, has excellent composition and is so beautifully rendered! I hope everything goes well for you today!

Love the jewellery flotsam. And what a great article, congratulations! :)

Very rarely do I do the commute into London, but this morning I did and picked up a copy of the Metro. Glad I did as immediately fell in love with your style. Superb. You've made my day / week / year :)

Thank you, guys.

Why am I so negative? Today turned out to be a good day. Not only did i coplete my tax returns (which is such a weight lifted) but also I sold a lot of work.

Thank you so much, Simon. I'm ost pleased that you made that commute today.

Cheers!

I read the article on my way to work. I recognised your pictures before I saw your name. Well done. (Edinburgh to Glasgow train)

My pleasure. Please do let me know if you and when you have any others for sale.

Congratulations on the article! Your work is amazing.

Thanks, folks.

Hope you have recieved your drawings now Simon? Can I get an email address for you? you can send it via Etsy.

Wow, AnneMarie, it must have made its way from London?

Cheers, all.

The article was in our local Metro, so everyone would have seen it :)

Oh, right, AnneMarie, so it wasn't just in the London Metro then? Thanks x

Your drawings are wonderful! I'd love to fill a whole wall in my house with them!

Your drawings are wonderful! I'd love to fill a whole wall in my house with them!

Found your blog through Chris Murray's and your work is brilliant. Will be following your blog with interest

just seen the amazing three coloured pencil drawing after all the years ive followed your work i missed that its superb

after all the years of looking at your amazing work i have just for the first time seen the three coloured pencil drawing its superb

I can see why all the favoriting. These are great. I love the shoes. And the tin-type pic. But they are all wonderful.

Thank you, guys. You are most kind.

I do find it funny when I come across an artist whose work was the same for the entire length of their life. It's good to mix it up, go through different 'periods' if you will and play with different materials.

Look forward to seeing what happens.

I don't suppose most of us mind how you do it ...just so long as you do it!
Nice to see you back at it, Andrea.
Cheers!

i have to say i have only started following your drawings knowing who you are for the last 5 or 6 months having run across you on the internet. But i have seen your work for years and very much enjoyed the detail you put into each piece. The ability to draw what you see so well is truly a gift and i thank you for sharing it with me.

i have to say i have only started following your drawings knowing who you are for the last 5 or 6 months having run across you on the internet. But i have seen your work for years and very much enjoyed the detail you put into each piece. The ability to draw what you see so well is truly a gift and i thank you for sharing it with me.

I love the little whirligig on the end of the typewriter barrel! Cute little detail!

I love the little whirligig on the end of the typewriter barrel! Cute little detail!

Can't wait to get my copy! I saw your drawings in there, so rich as always, look forward to seeing them on paper.

Congratulations-- I've pre-ordered mind already!
---Laura

I want one too I've been popping around seeing all the other familiar faces with spots between the covers Danny has a lot of good company

I just received my copy, and was so thrilled to see your brilliant work included. I love owning your zines, and am so inspired by your incredible drawings.

Congratulations!

I have come across your blog and love your work. Don't seem to be able to follow you, but will still pop over occasionally

I have come across your blog and love your work. Don't seem to be able to follow you, but will still pop over occasionally

congratulations my copy should be here any day now.

I'm soooo looking forward to this book! But - having to wait until March? *sob*

Thrilled for you Andrea! That is so great! I have several of Danny's books already.. can't wait to get this one now.. and to see which of your travel drawings he chose for the book. Big congratulations to you! Tim @poetreats

Thrilled for you Andrea! That is so great! I have several of Danny's books already.. can't wait to get this one now.. and to see which of your travel drawings he chose for the book. Big congratulations to you! Tim @poetreats

Congratulations! I can't wait to receive my copy and get a peek inside.

Congratulations! Well deserved!

Thank you thank you thank you!

I'm thrilled to be involved. I should also have mentioned that I piched this photo from danny's blog. I havent got my copy yet, it's making it's way across the pond as I type.

Cheers, guys. Can't wait to see some of you in there too.

This is going to sound a little bizarre (you might not even believe me) but what the hell...

I remember 'borrowing' one of Danny Greggory's books from the artroom library at school years ago; and I recognised a lot of names, but I remember being disappointed that yours wasn't one of them! I always thought your work would have been a perfect fit, and I honestly thought that book would be made so much better if your work had been a part of it! So saying, I'm delighted that it's happened! I'll have to get my hands on a copy soon!
Many congratulations!

That is so sweet 'Anonymous', I'm really touched. And funnily enough, my copy arrived about an hour ago. It's absolutely amazing. Thanks again, you, and the book, have made my day.

I like the softly blended values, you did that so nicely!

An alternative solution to your photo problems would be to post a small image with a few detail shots, if you make them all slightly different sizes (simply by cropping and resizing) it would make it a lot harder for people to use them commercially.

An alternative solution to your photo problems would be to post a small image with a few detail shots, if you make them all slightly different sizes (simply by cropping and resizing) it would make it a lot harder for people to use them commercially.

She is beautifully done. Lovely art!

Also, you could reframe the issue a little bit: how many of the people who see your work would not see it if this didn't happen? How many people who now use your work, would pay for it if they could not pull it from the web?

I think you might be not losing any business, and gaining exposure, using the bigger images.

However, things like details and so on sound like good ideas as well. Maybe my pov it's just a matter of perspective, so that you don't get a feeling you're losing sales, but you're gaining potential clients. :)

Thanks, guys.

Yep showing some of the details sounds like a way forward. But, you know, Gotes de Lluna, I think I'm come back around to this point of view. I really do.

Cheers.

reguarding your problem with the resizing if people want to read the text there is a zoom facility on the pc under tools or you could do ALT+X and zoom in on your text it only takes second and people must want to read what goes with the drawing to get the most of ajs craft hope it helps

I am so wondering and ispire by your unique sketch drawn style can you tell us which pencil, pen are you using? Mzrlers? together? Thank wou so much

I love being able to click your images and get a large view of your work. But I know it makes you vulnerable. I don't like the idea of watermarking artwork, either. Too bad cyber space is not free of pirates. Your work is awesome.

Blessings,
Fay

hi Andrea -
first - big fan here for a long time and please watermark. as much as i adore looking at your drawings in detail I hate to think of someone stealing your work. Those of us who love your stuff won't mind ;-)
I read the last few posts about learning Photoshop and laughed cos this was my New Years Resolution! I've struggled with it for far too long and had given up but this year I'm determined. I'm sure you've found all kinds of tutorials online but here's one I'm going to use - I've watched a few videos and I actually find her very understandable and thought perhaps you might too :-) Here's the link:
www.jessicasprague.com
then click on learn with Jessica then click on Photoshop Classes (there are some free ones :-))
Good luck with the Photoshop!

Really neat sketches!!!

Thank you, Gina.

Andrea, I am digging your drawings of people too. The composition of this one is so clever -- it goes right to the essential. Cool arm!
Love

I love it! Actually, it does make me wonder if your style wouldn't work with tattooing. I think it would because of the ability to use fewer needles for the fines lines. I had a piece done by Noon, which does have a very hand sketched quality to it.

Thanks, girls.

France, I'm finiding it the most exciting thing - drawing people, right now. maybe because it's so new. It makes me feel even more in awe of what you do.

Kaitlyn, I am really interested in this idea. Loads of people have asked me to design tattoos for them in the past but I've never fancied it. I think getting involved in the whole Dr Sketchy thing has made me feel very diffierent about that now. I imagine some of the ladies I've drawn would work really well. So many things I'd LOVE to do. So little time!

Thanks, girls x

As I see it (I haven't been following you for 5 years), this is just another example of how you've taken the common and made it Uncommon. I've enjoyed every post. This one is as good as the first.

!!!

A cliché is worn-out & meaningless... but a classic is something of lasting worth, it's timeless. Every artist has to develop & keep evolving their personal style - which you've done *quite* well! This earlier piece of yours is still a good piece - it's a classic :-)

I suspect you have a cookbook commission...?

Well, I think I can wait a bit to say "I was sure" :)

fabulous, love your work

Thank you, guys.

Caroline, you might be barking up the right tree!

I can reveal all, so to speak, soon.

Cheers.

very fine drawings...you have got your own style...nice blog...

Wow Andrea. I remember you posting this! I can't believe 5 years has gone by.

Congrats on all you have accomplished in that time. Your work is stunning.

Can't wait to see the new project ;)

love this picture! it tells such a charming story ;)

can't wait for the reveal of the secret project!!

i love this picture! and i can't wait to find out what it is you're working on ;)

Wonderful sketches Andrea! I like the "Watchtower" reference too :)

As always, these are fantastic!

Lovely post, I really enjoyed it- love YSP. Sketches are beautiful x
http://bekhag.blogspot.co.uk

Thanks, guys.
If you are ever in this neck of the woods you MUST go to the sculpture park. It's magical.

Cheers.

She reminds me of GIANTS ORBITING from "Mirrormask." I think she's lovely - at least, your sketches are, since I've never seen her in person. ^_^

Great sketches. Tom certainly looks human and I love how you have captured the top pose.

Thanks, Sue.

Only four toes?

There is plenty of time. As much time as you are willing to make.

Looks amazing.

Very nice sketch, thanks for sharing.

I love that poem & painting too which introduced me at a very young age to Tennyson and the Pre-Raphaelite painters, still firm favourites.
All I have to say to you now is - sleep is for wimps and jolly good luck getting it all done. I'm sure you will!

I have a deadline for the very same day - only, it's about a boring business plan, not a piece of art, sadly. Good luck and big hugs from an Italian girl in Sweden! :)

I have a deadline for the very same day - only, it's about a boring business plan, not a piece of art, sadly. Good luck and big hugs from an Italian girl in Sweden! :)

I knew that you love Flaming June (I used to have a poster of it on my wall), but I had absolutely no idea that you were so into the pre-raphealites! Love it. Love your the progress so far. xxxx #september

Thanks, guys.

Only four toes.
Em, yes, BIG Pre raphaelite fan. Oh, and don't mention #september! It's not going so well.

Cheers, everyone. More updates soon. I hope!

SO beautiful...can't wait to see the finished piece!

I love the subtle color, Andrea!

Lovely, it´s delicious.

hahaha this sketch is great! Wasn't it very difficult to sketch the dogs through out the show? The collage look is real fun! :D

Thank you, yes, it was REALLY difficult to draw. That's why it's a bit of a mess!
Cheers.

All the answers - some would be nice. I'll keep an eye on this post as I have no idea how to balance.

Love the backdrops - they look gorgeous!

Hi Andrea,

Take a look at why you want to 'redress the balance'. Are the reasons your reasons or other people's reasons? What else (besides drawing) is important to you?

Once you know the important stuff, you can make time for all of it, on your terms.

The thing that was a breakthrough for me is that I have a choice. There's really no such thing as "I can't" ('Oh, I can't do x, I have to do y'). You are actually choosing to spend your time on something every time a choice comes up. If you choose what feels right to you, and not what you think you 'should'('shoulds' tend to come from outside (family, friends, society)), then you won't feel pulled in two different directions. Sometimes your choices won't please everyone, but since you can't ever do that anyway, there's no point in trying! What you can do is choose your priorities, and then focus on those.

Cheers,
eSeN (n.serene@gmail.com)

Congratulations AJ. I'm so so glad for you.

Humans are put on this earth to find what it is that makes them passionately alive and to share that with the world.

If drawing is that for you, you're already in balance. Moreso than the rest of this crazy world, for sure.

Provided you're not hurting anyone, just live into what you're supposed to do. Draw, lady. Draw like it's your soul made visible.

Years ago I was deeply, obsessively into flying. It was on my mind pretty much every waking minute. I remember the panic I felt when imagining the day I didn't do it any more. It seemed like I would lose the core of who I was.

The answer was that whether I'm flying or not: once a pilot, always a pilot. The magic will wait for you if you have to take a break.

Maybe the answer lies in combining your love of drawing with other things in your life: more sketchcrawls, more sketching with others, teaching your skills to others, or including drawing in those parts of your life that you feel have been neglected.

I wish you the best in finding the elusive balance. May your search lighten your soul:)

they look amazing on that huge screen!

I am in the exact opposite position - an amateur artist who hasn't created regularly for many years. Your blog of wonderful drawings is one of several inspiring me to dust off the sketchbook & supplies. I'm starting my own journey back to regular drawing and blogging about it. Whatever you decide is the right balance for you, thanks for the inspiration and for sharing your talent!

eSeN, has the solution I think. The most difficult might be to put into practice maybe. But yes, I guess the only solution to be in peace with our everyday life, is to listen to ourselves as much as possible.
You draw a lot, maybe too much in the some peoples eyes, but you do it well, and you don't seem to loose a second of that time spend drawing. It really seams worth it, your work is beautiful Andrea!!
Thank you for your passionate dedication, it's a gift to all those who are lucky enough to see your drawings!
Helen

eSen raises a good point.

Death is certain and the time we have is not. What you do with your time is important. The fact that you are fully aware of what you love and that you prioritise it is incredible.

So few people know and love themselves enough to do what you do.

Even when you think you are drawing every minute, you still make time to do what needs to be done - go to work, clean the clothes, call your Mom, etc - so even though doing these things make you feel cheated of time, I don't think they are part of the balance issue. Balance for me is doing ART as much as I can until that dreadful time when the muse takes a vacation. Then I spend that time doing research and reading, preparing for her return, then, when she does, I do as much ART as I can. That's how I stay balanced.

I've been reading a book about visioning (which sounds daft, but actually just seems to mean working out what you want so you can go do it), and had a wee go at it myself.

Essentially, you're meant to picture your life in x number of years if everything went just how you always imagined it. Then (in the present tense) you describe in detail the way your spend your week, or how you interact with the people around you.

The amazing thing is that it really does make it easier to work out what to do now in order to get there (and it's not always what you think it's going to be).

I'm with Aggie, as another amateur artist, (and mother of four teenagers/young adults) I find it a struggle to carve out time each week, never mind each day (which is my goal) to find time to draw and be creative. Relax and enjoy this time you have because before you know it other things will creep in. Thank you for sharing your journey and your achievements, it is always inspirational.

eSen talks a great deal of sense - as long as you are not in danger of being evicted, starving to death or hurting anyone, I see no problem in spending your time drawing. It's what you are brilliant at and it is starting to pay dividends. I quit art completely in my early twenties after many setbacks and various people telling me I wasn't good enough. After 13 years, I came back to it and thought to hell with anyone else, I'm going to do what I love. It's been a long hard slog but I can finally call myself a professional artist. Now I feel I have to catch up with those lost years because let's face it, we're a long time dead!

Andrea,

From your perspective you have done 'nothing but draw'.

However from those of us who have followed you for these years there is more to it than that. There is inspiration (both to spur the artists among us to create more, as well as the sheer joy of seeing the beauty of the world through your eyes), excitement of watching your career develop, and the hope that with all this great work will come greater recognition for you. As I've posted before, your blog is the starting point for student projects in my university drawing classes, which undoubtedly has a ripple effect unforeseen.

Next things? More exhibitions, travel, a reality show? Whatever 'it' is will hopefully dovetail with what you do now so we (selfishly) won't lose you.

Best wishes.

Thank you SO much for the kind response to this post, folks.

I have read and reread through all of your comments and appreciate them more than you know. I, too, will respond (to your response!)by posting very shortly. Sorry, I haven't ot around to it sooner, I've just been a bit 'all over the place' recently.

For the first time, yesterday, I suddenly felt like drawing and had a deluge of ideas. This makes me happy.

A blog post will follow shortly. In the meantime, a HUGE thank you. I'm very touched.

I understand how you feel. Re-Adjusting your life when you have a strong passion for something isn't easy at all... If you sit down and really think this through I'm sure you could make an effort to balance out your passion of drawing with other things in your life!

I'm a new fan of your work!(btw) Whatever you do, just please don't stop drawing :)

andrea, i hope these amazing comments have helped lighten your mind

with so much wisdom i'm not sure i have much new to add.

looking forward to a "balanced" you and some sketches :)

Beautiful backdrops Andrea. I have no answers either. I am absolutely consumed with making marks. ??

That is a wonderful sketch - it reminds me that sometimes we are captive inside a glass house watching the world (maybe) but not really participating. It may not be what you were thinking - but that's what is evokes in me.

Fantastic!!!! *__________*
I adore your blog^^

Well, I hope someone picks up your idea, Andrea.
S'pose it's getting cold up your way, yes? Blistering sun down here!

if i did, i would CERTAINLY send you their way. sorry, i have 0 contacts ;(

Finally making a comment after months of lurking. A beautiful, sad drawing. Unfortunately I don’t know any publishers, but I hope you find one. I tend to find the depths more interesting than the heights....
Good luck, and keep drawing.

Andrea this is quite good.

Hey 'I do not know you from Adam' for want of a better phrase. Yet I am able to drop in on your world through your blog from time to time. Being creative and having a creative mind at times feels like a burden. It is impossible to do everything in life and juggle too many things. In fact my own juggling skills sometimes leave me looking at the floor which is covered in balls! Everyone has a lull in life, hope that you get to work through yours. Take care and keep sketching/drawing/illustrating its your gift!! and you are very inspiring.

Hey 'I do not know you from Adam' for want of a better phrase. Yet I am able to drop in on your world through your blog from time to time. Being creative and having a creative mind at times feels like a burden. It is impossible to do everything in life and juggle too many things. In fact my own juggling skills sometimes leave me looking at the floor which is covered in balls! Everyone has a lull in life, hope that you get to work through yours. Take care and keep sketching/drawing/illustrating its your gift!! and you are very inspiring.

Thank you, all SO much. currently having problems leaving comments on my own blog. Why is that??? But I appreciate you stopping by and commenting so much. Please dont stop x

And we all loves ya back, Andrea!
Golly! You've reminded me that Idle Thoughts has been around for 6 years this month!
Yes, some bloggers seem to be slowing down, or moving on, but there is a steadfast group. I hope you'll stay.

Oh please, don't stop blogging. I don't do the whole facebook thing, my cat is on it and he lets me look at photos posted on it, but it's too much for little old me. I love a blog, I love YOUR blog. Good luck with the novel, fingers and toes crossed.

I love all the titles for these graphic novel drawings. Do the songs have any relevance to the project as a whole?

Actually you were great some time ago, on the last times you're getting much better.

well Happy Birthday to your blog! I still read blogs all the time, I know what you mean though about them possibly not being as relevant now as they were before what with tumblr and twitter and everything else.

Happy Blog Birthday!

Please do not stop your blog. I read it and I am certain many other do as well. It is so interesting.

Thanks for posting so regularly on your blog. Please do not give up on it. I have heard that business about the blog being an obsolete form of communications. I think not. Stay with it. Please.

Happy anniversary!

I've been reading your blog for a couple of years and very much enjoy it, although I do tend to 'lurk' and don't comment often.

Happy anniversary!

I've been happily reading your blog and admiring your art for a couple of years, although I do tend to 'lurk' and don't comment often.

love this post
because your article is very interesting to read

nice post ..
really very nice your post

Absolutely adore this. So inspired now! Thanks! :)

Don't you dare to stop! You are kidding me?! Your work is truly inspiring Andrea! PLEASE keep posting! Happy Blog Birthday!

Andrea---Edgar just called me over to read your post as it is exactly the thing we have been discussing lately. Know this...your blog will ALWAYS be relevant. I've followed along with your journey for all six years and I'm so proud to see where they've taken you. Every visit to 'Andrea Joseph's Sketchblog' leaves me inspired and wanting to do more. Thank you for this.

I have recently found your blog and I love reading it I hope you keep going but only if it makes you happy! I think blogs connect us with people all over the world. I think as humans we have a curiosity about what other humans are thinking and doing. Your art is so good and your graphic novel looks amazing keep creating and one day your publisher will come.

I have recently found your blog and I love reading it I hope you keep going but only if it makes you happy! I think blogs connect us with people all over the world. I think as humans we have a curiosity about what other humans are thinking and doing. Your art is so good and your graphic novel looks amazing keep creating and one day your publisher will come.

Thank you all SOOOO much. I'm so touched by youe kind messages. As long as you're all onboard I'll keep going!

I was just thinking aloud, really, but it's nice to hear your feelings on the subject. And, to know that some of you feel the same. I wont be going anywhere for now.

Thanks so much xxx

Lizzie, yes, they do. I've been listening to the songs whilst drawing so they'll always seep into the drawings, but I did search out these particular songs (albums) whilst thinking about the story. Does that make any sense?!

ok Joseph even i like to make sketches and i guess im good at it, i made a new blog and want someone to suggest & tell me things about my sketching. can u take a look at my blog and rate it? Please!!
heres the link:
thesketchingguy.blogspot.in
-Abhinav Sharma

hi Andrea,

your blog is a constant inspiration for me. I hope you keep it going for many years to come.

quick tools of the trade question. what pen did you use to draw this wonderful spread

all the best

chris

hi Andrea,

your blog is a constant inspiration for me. I hope you keep it going for many years to come.

quick tools of the trade question. what pen did you use to draw this wonderful spread

all the best

chris

I don't believe Bloging is a thing of the past and even if it was I'd want you to still do it! you inspire my own artwork in some ways. Happy late birthday to your blog.

A young girl that discovered this art blog of gold.

Hello Andrea,I have wondered the same thing about blogs, but I feel like blogs are so good for many things...especially artists. You can't get the same connection with other social networks. I do t

This is a lovely drawing. It seems like there were a few of us who couldn't sketch on Saturday.

Yes it WILL pass and you'll soon be back to your old productivity.

Why not try the 15min thing in the meantime? Try to draw for 15minutes sketch your feet, cup of tea, something. If after 15mins you've had enough then stop. You may find you continue longer. Sometimes helps.

This is a very nice sketch. Drawing block is always the worst, but I saw your ideas for the graphic novel! I hope you get a reply soon, I am sure that will motivate you to no end! :)

Thanks, guys.
Sue, yes, I always miss those days soo much. i just love catching up with everyone and i always come home with a handful of drawings.

Afk, it is the worse. But I picked up my pens yesterday and feel I'm pulling through!

Cheers.