Sendak Take Two

 

"A good way to tell it's snowing is when everybody runs outside and throws their hat in the air." 

Another very quick attempt, forcing my awkward fingers to obey my will. Result not even as good as the first one, but it achieved its purpose.

The goal is not to master Sendak's style, but rather to practice seeing again. By attempting to draw the same figures one sees the artists original result in a deeper, richer light. One notices subtleties that one did not see before. One appreciates the uniqueness of certain figures that one did not see before by casual inspection. It brings so much to one's attention, that one did not appreciate.

I notice I caught a bit of the edge of some computer code that is part of an educational/informational poster I am making. I go through 22 x 28 inch poster boards from Office Depot like you wouldn't believe. And glue sticks. So many glue sticks! One of my "secret weapons." Thankfully they are cheap.