I disagree a bit about not having much to talk about with fellow artists. In both my local Urban Sketchers chapters people can talk for a long time about all sorts of related topics.
My mother in law was 97 when she passed this year and she had friends that spanned almost 70 years and three states (at least the ones still living). The children of her friends became her friends. They shared letters and cards, kept those memories archived in boxes, bins and kitchen drawers. She has texts, emails, Instagram and Facebook. Maybe friendship as a construct has changed from the silent generation to whatever alphabet letter we are now. Admittedly Facebook Friends probably don't qualify for the ultimate friendship test of airport pickup and deliver. I have at least one constant friend. I married him, so he's somewhat of a prisoner to the friendship, but we get to talk about cool stuff and he doesn't mind the art supplies all over the kitchen table or my sketchbox purchasing addiction. (At least he hasn't threatened an intervention).
I am so glad I stumbled upon Danny on YouTube the other day, which led me to this Substack. I am blessed by Danny's quiet demeanor and by his wisdom about life and his art tips. Especially the tip about (my) bad habits such as purchasing a lot of things from the art store but never really diving in. Danny, you instructed us on YouTube to start drawing and then at the right time, go and buy the one thing we need at the art store.
I ordered the book for my daughter for Christmas who draws and crochets. I think she will be encouraged to continue to create.
I disagree a bit about not having much to talk about with fellow artists. In both my local Urban Sketchers chapters people can talk for a long time about all sorts of related topics.
This is thoughtful and poignant stuff Danny.
My mother in law was 97 when she passed this year and she had friends that spanned almost 70 years and three states (at least the ones still living). The children of her friends became her friends. They shared letters and cards, kept those memories archived in boxes, bins and kitchen drawers. She has texts, emails, Instagram and Facebook. Maybe friendship as a construct has changed from the silent generation to whatever alphabet letter we are now. Admittedly Facebook Friends probably don't qualify for the ultimate friendship test of airport pickup and deliver. I have at least one constant friend. I married him, so he's somewhat of a prisoner to the friendship, but we get to talk about cool stuff and he doesn't mind the art supplies all over the kitchen table or my sketchbox purchasing addiction. (At least he hasn't threatened an intervention).
Oh well. Thanks for letting me know.
Is there a way to get it besides Amazon?
Alas amazon is my printer. You won't find it anywhere else.
Ok thx
I am so glad I stumbled upon Danny on YouTube the other day, which led me to this Substack. I am blessed by Danny's quiet demeanor and by his wisdom about life and his art tips. Especially the tip about (my) bad habits such as purchasing a lot of things from the art store but never really diving in. Danny, you instructed us on YouTube to start drawing and then at the right time, go and buy the one thing we need at the art store.
I ordered the book for my daughter for Christmas who draws and crochets. I think she will be encouraged to continue to create.
Boycotting Amazon. Will look for your book elsewhere.
Alas amazon is my printer. You won't find it anywhere else
I needed to read this today. You must be psychic.