Character Definition
Who do think you are?
Sometimes when I get dressed to go out in the world, I wish I weren’t so careful. I wish I could put on an outfit that screams, "I’m a character!”
Maybe that’s a better caption for the above drawing, the man saying, “Is that what you decided to wear to announce that you’re a character?” I think it’s too long and complicated, and it sets up an implied hostility between the two people. Maybe that’s good, not sure.
The drawing as it is speaks about a couple who have known each other a long time. I like the notion that he’s been waiting for this moment. Maybe he helped her get there.
Thoughts?
Do you ever feel this way? And what is that impulse? I usually just want to not be noticed. Whether we like it or not, clothes tell people about us. I just want my drawings to speak for me.
I’m back in the States, and although I love to travel, it’s good to be home.
Happy Thursday, see you tomorrow!
Carol Spinney, the man inside Big Bird, referred to his puppet personae as “characters.” He also reveled in the fact that when he was out in public, no one knew who he was.
I finally signed up with a subscription. I really like what you do. The Trump felonies trial reporting was phenomenal. But this piece (on characters) touched me.