Since coming back to Los Angeles, I have mostly been working quietly in my own studio – trying out different techniques, styles and materials. Some days go by better than others, no doubt. ;-)
In addition, I have been reading a lot of picture books and children's literature, all to help awaken my inner child. This process has been super helpful in reminding me of what makes a good story or a good picture.
If you asked me, I think my inner child is about nine or ten years old.
What about you?
2 comments:
i would think about the same for me. i get really nostalgic, missing the elementary/jr high days and even old music... haha
I keep thinking my inner child is a picture book aged child, but I really think my inner child is more 9 or 10 too, or maybe 11 or even 12....before I stepped through those middle school doors, for sure!
I had this crazy realization and thought, "AH! Am I kidding myself by writing picture books? Should I only be writing chapter books and middle grade novels?"
Then I realized that I have loved picture books all my life, so that 9,10, or 11 year old was still geeking out over picture books, so it's ok.
Love the illustration by the way!
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