Making Our Way

“Canvas 62”
June 26, 2010

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It might be crazy, but I’m thinking about putting together a collection of my drawings and publishing it as a book. At least I hope it’s crazy, because if that element is missing there isn’t much point in doing it.

The volume wouldn’t be part of my Author’s Press Series, as that serves a different purpose. What I envision, rather, is something of a different shape and size in a matte or glossy finish — in short, an art book that would preserve some of my favorite drawings independently from the computer screen.

I have thought, too, about making and selling prints, of selling them in limited editions, or even as one of a kind. I’ve also thought of showing them somewhere. This realm, though, is new to me — which is one more thing that’s tempting about it.

True, the endeavor might be misguided. But I like what the drawings express, and the way they exist as a kind of wordless appeal to stop, listen, and wonder. They’re important too, in that they offer another way in, as if moments were windows. And unless I’m mistaken, these are more than self-portraits; they are also portraits of the self at large — our selves, making their way in the world.

And if I am mistaken, it won’t be the first time. Either way, we’ll see where it leads. The idea could fall flat on its face, grow, take flight, or become something else entirely. Or it might wait until after I’ve gone — for a walk, my eager friend, for a walk.


Update:
In the Forum: understated in a flashy sort of way.