Unicorn?
Illustration by DRLaferriere I've been looking for a job for the past few months. Now and then, as part of a job description or how someone may describe the employee they're looking for, they will reference that they are looking for a "unicorn." My first thought is...
Linoleum block printing
I found that a linoleum block print is an easier way to get started with block printing. The ease of cutting linoleum, the detail, and the smooth texture were helpful as I learn the process. Not having to prepare a wood block and not think about how the wood grain can...
Woodblock printing
I've wanted to do printmaking, woodblock or linoleum, for a while. Years ago I began and stopped. I'm not sure why I stopped but here I am cutting a woodblock thanks to my brother Jim. It has been interesting getting the feel for a medium I didn't think would be easy....
On being ‘on’ every time
By being ‘on’ I mean the drawings that day would be a good ones. I really didn't care how good or bad the drawing was. It was all about the idea, the thought I had in my head that morning, and about having some fun. Are there sandwich bag drawings that I don't like? I...
Before going viral
When I started, I didn't think that my sandwich bag art may go viral and that didn’t happen quickly. Unless you think 4 years is quick. School mornings began with coffee, make sandwiches, make sure the kids were awake, draw something on each bag, make sure the kids...