While cleaning out a basement cabinet in my parents home, I found a pile of my childhood drawing pads and sketchbooks. I remember my father buying this pad for me; I loved it, carried it everywhere and drew superheroes in it (I was way too cool for cars and trucks). I was blessed with parents who fostered my love of drawing.
I still love this little pad. I'm glad it's in my studio now.
Forty years later and I have a real appreciation for Ed Emberley; a prolific illustrator and artist.
Click here to see a great video about him. If you don't know his work, seek it out, just amazing.
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Front cover of the coolest little pad I had as a kid. |
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The back cover where Ed says drawing is FUN, INTERESTING and EASY!
(Two out of three ain't bad..!) |
The easy instructions weren't easy enough for me.... but gimme a break, I was five!
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These cool little instructions are on the inside front cover.
I honestly could not follow along... besides I was busy drawing "Ameba (sic) Man"! |
The above mentioned Ameba Man... I know, I know it's spelled "amoeba"... again, I was FIVE!
A few more of my cast of characters... why did Bullethead have such short arms!?!?!