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Which is why this blog has been very quiet...
But I figured I need to post something here, so folks won't think I've died... So! Here it is.
Someone once asked me about Bob's drawing process, i.e. how does he do it? how long does it take?
So I have been scanning in his new drawing, yet untitled, to show his artistic process. These scans taken every Sunday...
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And the thing just grows and grows. And yes, it takes him forever...
Of course, he is drawing with his left (non-dominant) hand, and that slows him down considerably.
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And I do wonder what he is thinking while he is painstakingly drawing...
I mean, does he have a concept? a "big picture"? or is he just "doodling"? And of course, with his aphasia, he can't really tell me...
I have asked him for a title for this new drawing, but he just said, "It's weird."
So I asked him, "What is it?"
He said, "A face."
All righty... can't say I'm really seeing that. Yet.
2 comments:
Diane, that's one thing I miss since my stroke is the ability to draw. Since I author and illustrate childrens books it's a difficult adjustment. In seeing his drawings I believe there might still be hope that I can do it again one day. Thanks.
We may not understand what he draws, but just him doing so is fantastic in itself. I assume he continues to draw because he enjoys doing so, even as he struggles and that is what is important. I sincerely hope he continues to draw.
The paperwork has to be a major stress point for you, even with all you do for Bob. I hope you can get a break in for yourself on occasion. Soft music, glass of wine, hot bubble bath. Take care. Hugs, Dan
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