Episode 452 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — The Best Story children’s book has a “from the heart” message for all of us about authenticity
The Best Story, a children’s book by Eileen Spinelli and illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf, is a charming story of a girl who tries to write a story that will appeal to everyone and finally realizes that the best story is the one that comes from the heart.
I really enjoyed this story, and I think the message is a powerful reminder that we should all be making art from the heart rather than trying to make art that fits into what we think the world at large expects, values, and wants.
- The Best Story by Eileen Spinelli (Author), Anne Wilsdorf (Illustrator)
- Another Day as Emily by Eileen Spinelli
- When You Are Happy by Eileen Spinelli
- Someday by Eileen Spinelli
Randoms
- I finished book 6 in the Realm of the Elderlings series (by Robin Hobb). I have book 7 to start, but I am taking a graphic novel breather with some downloads from Hoopla.
- I finished listening to The Last, by Hanna Jameson. I’ve got several things downloaded now at the recommendation of people in my weekend drawing group. I’ve started A Study in Charlotte.
- I finished Marco Polo and then watched On the Verge. I watched the new Cinderella, too. But most nights, I’m listening to a book or nothing – and don’t even turn the TV on.
- October is coming, and I hope to post the #Inktoportraits list I’ll be using later this week (mid-September).
- We are now in Week 37 of 2021… so Week 37 in my illustrated journal for #illustrateyourweek.
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Tools
- Moleskine Art Sketchbook (what I’m using for regular drawing and my illustrated journal)
- Moleskine Art Sketchbook — the REALLY big one — A3 (11.75″ x 16.5″)
- Preppy Fountains Pen 02 – this is one of the best starter/inexpensive fountain pens you can buy!
- Preppy Fountain Pens 03 (multi set)
- Lamy Safari – always a good choice
- TWSBI Eco – my favorite fountain pen in the starter range (although I love my TWSBI Iris Vac even more)
- Dip Pen holder I’ve been using (with maru nibs)
- PILOT Iroshizuku Bottled Fountain Pen Ink (multiple color options)
- Diamine Fountain Pen Ink (multiple)
- Noodler’s Fountain Pen Ink (multiple)
- Monteverde Fountain Pen Ink (multiple)
- Colorverse Fountain Pen Ink (multiple)
- Platinum Carbon Black ink (what’s in my fountain pen)
- Sktchy app for inspiration photos
- Micron 08 (larger nib good for thicker lines or filling in small-medium spaces)
- Micron 01 (favorite for drawing)
- Micron Sampler
- Notes on large format sketchbooks
- ROYGBIV supplies: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet
- Uni-Gel Alpha Shaker pencil (mine is listed as “slightly firm” – but it’s super cushy; they do come in other softness/hardness ratings. I really do love this shaker!)
- Pentel Hi-Polymer Block Eraser, Large, White (these things disappear like socks; you can never have too many white erasers lying around)
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