Pencils: Not Just For Writing Anymore
My husband is a superhero. At least on paper. As part of an inside joke, I draw comic book covers featuring my Laddie as the office version of Captain America. Armed with a 128-oz coffee mug and a bandolier of Clif bars, this mighty alter-ego battles the insidious forces of bureaucracy. He hangs them at his desk, where (he tells me) they make his co-workers laugh. Recently one of his colleagues remarked that I should include more original art on my blog.
Once I recovered from the shock than anyone other than the odd misdirected Goodreads member reads my blog, it struck me as a fun idea. Although I don’t think I’m especially good at it, I’ve always enjoyed drawing (I have a fond childhood memory of a Draw Star Wars Characters book that I checked out of the library at every opportunity). I just don’t have much opportunity for it these days. Other than the comics for my Laddie or the occasional self-indulgent bit of fanart, it’s mainly a meeting survival strategy: doodling helps me keep focused during lengthy PowerPoint presentations. I illustrated one blog post back in April, but never thought I had time to make it a regular feature. Now I’m rising to the challenge.
From this day forth, whenever possible and/or appropriate, I will accompany my posts with an original doodle. They won’t be polished or pretty, but I hope they bring you a chuckle just like my Laddie’s office mates. To kick off this project, I’ve updated two of my recent “Story Fuel” posts with new graphics. If I was better at generating blog traffic, I’d make you hunt for them, but I have too much respect for busy schedules. Check out “Planet Atlantis” and “Approved Asteroid Mining” for goofy sketches. I look forward to sharing a different facet of my creativity. Just don’t let me upload mp3s of my musical compositions!
