WIP Wednesday - via Charles de Lint

Tonight I got to listen to Charles de Lint (pretty much my favorite author, shown here with his lovely wife, MaryAnn) speak on writing....

Even though I spend the bulk of my time drawing/painting rather than writing, it was fascinating hearing how similar the dynamics of working through the creative process is...  

Got some books signed. He was inspirational and gracious as ever.

And on the home front, I re-shot and am re-drawing 'Greensleeves'. I'm drawing it relatively large (for me) - at 10x14 inches, all rendered, this is the longest part of the process. Painting seems a snap after all this graphite. Will keep you posted.

A Fan Grrl Night!

I don't go to the fannish place terribly often, but in this instance, I can't help myself! Charles de Lint is pretty much, hands down, my favorite author. Plus he's a Celtic/folk musician. And from all accounts, a very down-to-earth, nice kinda guy. And when I discovered that he is in town this week doing readings from his brand new book and headlining one of our local SciFi conventions, I pounced upon his appearance schedule. What a treat to find that he and his lovely wife and fellow musician, Mary Ann would be talking and playing (and for free!) at my local library. How could I not go?!?



He and his wife are as lovely and open as personable as reported. I forgot to bring my camera (can you imagine??!), so I had to settle for sketching them while they chatted and performed. 'Thought it somehow apropos to have him sign my sketchbook under my drawing of him as well - since he was *there*. In person. What a nice, creative, inspiring, musical man. (Can I gush some more???)

I am really happy to have gotten to do this in such a small, chatty venue. Mmmm. New book to read before bed tonight!