Category Archives: Create
Ashes: The Graphic Novel
All semester I’ve been learning about graphic novels, drawing more regularly, and trying new art supplies. The final project received a favorable response, so I decided to post my process work and final chapters on a separate blog. I will continue to work on Charlotte’s story in a graphic novel version and in a hybrid …
Doodle a Day
Doodles 250 to 267.
New Journals
I got to go to a cool paper store, Paper Source. It is cool to use a journal with paper made from limestone, use the Five Minute Journal, and Art Deco Journals.
Failed Novel to Graphic Novel
I have attempted Charlotte’s story in multiple novel drafts. I still haven’t found the perfect form, but the graphic novel was a great experiment. Choosing a medium was difficult, considering my attachment to charcoal and watercolor, plus the addition of copic markers. Here is my medium experiment. And some of my final panels.
Doodle a Day
Doodles 235 to 249.
Goals for 2015–March Update
Poems Read: 167/365 Poems Written: 64/365 Short Stories Read: 16/365 Short Stories Written: 7/52 Sketches: 255/365 Art Pieces: 29/52 Handmade Books: 9/52 Books Read: 30/52 Submissions: 38/250 Videos: 0/156 Finish Nightwish Poetry Project: working on Century Child cut outs Polish a novel draft by June: started reading first draft Put together a book of poetry …
Some Artwork
Scrapbooking the Self Word Riff Snow 4-panel Beethoven Homage Snufkin and The Robot Epileptic Review J. O’Barr Interview Response The Shoe Store Comic
Doodle a Day
Doodles 226 to 234.
Doodle a Day
Doodles 211 to 225.
New Typewriter!
On a whim, I visited the local antique store. I am always in the market for a typewriter. And this time, there were two! A portable Empire and a Remington. I purchased the Empire. A friend of mine helped me clean it and the Smith Corona I previously acquired. With the aid of toothbrushes, bottle …
Suzanna and Writing 