I try to draw something every day. Usually it’s on a note for my kids’ lunch boxes or a quick idea on a scrap of paper. More words than anything these days. I think there’s a difference between “making a drawing” and the simple act of drawing. I like doing both but sometimes just drawing with no plan feels best. These may not be the best ones, technically or conceptually, but usually they have a surprise or two in there and grab a hold of something in spite of themselves. Drawing out ideas quickly is important for record keeping but also to keep my hand and eye connected. I don’t keep a regular sketchbook anymore and I wonder why that is. It’s now mostly bits and pieces here and there, half filled notebooks in different pockets of coats and pants.

Anyway, I woke up today and I wanted to call in mad and sad. To take a day off from tasks, thoughts, input, everything. The inner boss was ok with it but their supervisor was less sympathetic. So do a drawing about it and then back to business! Or go for a walk at least.