How cute are Dummy books? I think I have a fetish for them. They come under the category of sketchbooks and for me sketchbooks are like good dark chocolate – YUMMY! I don’t know what it is about them, but if I even get the slightest glimpse of one, I have to have a peek. I get a super kick from every little creation in them. I have a stack of them and they hold memories, experiences and random
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By: Kayleen West - Children's Book Illustrator,
on 7/28/2011
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By: Kayleen West Cavill,
on 1/21/2011
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I think I could put myself in the starter category. This doesn’t mean I can’t finish things but it is more natural and easier for me to start things as opposed to finishing. To finish I have to avoid being distracted and bring it to a conclusion. Once in gear my creative mind is always suggesting new and exciting things and like a child in a candy store – I want them all. I fear losing the moment
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Cool :)<br />You're no Dummy! Maybe call it a proof..?
The industry named it a Dummy not me. It is not quite a prrof either as it is far feom the completed book with a few illustrations still to do. Maybe call it a Droof?
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