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Reading the latest novel by author #changraelee ❤️ Over 15 years ago, I attended an event for his 3rd book Aloft — when I got to the front of the line and told him I was an aspiring author but was struggling to find my voice, he wrote a very nice note in my book copy. Scroll to see what I mean (and to see my socks of #Sherwinthedog up close). I turned to that inscription often during my writing journey, esp during the Rejection Years. Small kindnesses go a long way! #authorsofinstagram
Okay, I’m having wayyy too much fun wasting time on my iPad. I’m avoiding a writing project bc honestly, sometimes writing = torture. Any tips on avoiding procrastination?? Otherwise, I’ll just keep making goofy images of #sherwinthedog (and of @eugene_rhee )👍
Bought two spectacular books this past week. Both feature watercolor images, and both are extremely moving. The first is The Suitcase, a picture book by @chris.naylor.ballesteros On its surface, the book is a sweet story about being kind to newcomers. But the subtext is about the danger of harsh judgment and intolerance (the “stranger” is a refugee/immigrant). The other book showcases the watercolors of John Singer Sargent. I love the light he captured and the spontaneity of his loose brushwork. A true master! #amreading #watercolorart
The weather in L.A. on this #mlkday is a bit ridiculous (near 80 degrees!), so I did some quick outdoor sketches of my favorite nude model, who can’t seem to hold a pose for longer than 5 seconds. Fortunately, the general shape is the same from every angle: muscular potato 🥔 #sherwinthedog #frenchiesofinstagram
Sherwin is now used to seeing us in face masks, but he still looks troubled whenever I put on a Korean sheet mask. Scroll to see what I mean... 😱🤗