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The other thing I've found that I love, is to work on my ipad (thank you Steve Jobs). I love the ArtRage app and it gives me a lot of freedom to just play around that Photoshop doesn't seem to do. Maybe it's because I can just plop myself in front of the tv and just play and let my unconscious do the work. And maybe it's because the stylus is a little thick and reminds me more of a crayon than a pencil. Makes everything look a little more childlike which is a good thing when you're a picture book illustrator. And maybe it's because the stylus actually touches the screen, like a Cintique. (I use a Wacom tablet with my iMac and Photoshop.) Whatever it is, it seems to be a good problem solving tool for me.
And, of course, if all that fails, there is always chocolate.
Thanks for this very timely post! I've been struggling on the same illo for a couple of weeks now. I forced myself to take a day off and now the work seems to be flowing. Love your cat!
ReplyDeleteYes, great post and it has affirmed to me that I do indeed want to ask for an ipad for Christmas. Going to take the plunge. xo and I too love the musing cat. haha
ReplyDeleteUn minou aux yeux étonnants...
ReplyDeleteGros bisous
oh MacDeb this cat is awesome!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI agree about the breaks and walking out a bit. It really does works wonders. :o)
Thanks Laura! A change of pace is a good thing, right?
ReplyDeleteOh, Roz, sure hope you get your ipad for Christmas. It is very fun.
Merci Martine!
Thanks ali....Macdaddy likes the walks too :)