As this is a holiday weekend (hooray!), I have a little bit of extra time to spend in the studio. I’ve thought long and hard about exactly what I wanted to accomplish in my studio this weekend and have decided that I would like to dedicate my weekend to compiling a new all-encompassing sketchbook, combining sketches from many different places and times and incorporating bits of outside inspiration as well. So far I have been sketching my ideas for projects in several different books or directly on transparencies for screen printing. I don’t really flush out my ideas and designs, but rather just capture a basic idea or concept. The sketches are usually interspersed with to-do lists and shopping lists and other random notes. Book By Its Cover has an awesome sketchbook portion, which highlights pages from different artists’ sketchbooks. I love checking this site out for inspiration, and it has shown me exactly what is possible and just how far you can push your ideas there. This sketchbook in particular has grabbed my attention: Book By Its Cover » Sketchbook Series: Deanna Staffo. You guys should check it out as I think the images are pretty amazing. Ok, time for me to get to work. First I need to run by Artist and Craftsman to get a bigger sketchbook, so I guess I’m off to the store. Oh yeah and did I mention that I am officially car-less? I had to turn in the rental on Thursday. I tell you, between my bicycle and the boat, it’s going to be one hot and sweaty summer!
I’m diggin that sketchbook too! Nice banner btw.
I’m so excited that you get to dedicate the remainder of the summer to your art. I want to follow in your footsteps!